President of South African Sports Confederation Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) Barry Hendricks, City of Cape Town Alderman JP Smith, President of Volleyball SA Anthony Mokoena, Head of African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Bouchra Hajij, President of Western Cape Volleyball Federation Dr. Ismail Teladia, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, Founder & CEO of The Connected Group Anna K. Marais
Photographer: Elvis Nyelezi
Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has officially launched the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, marking the first time this prestigious global event is being hosted on South African shores.
The opening ceremony took place at the picturesque Grand Africa Café and Beach, attended by dignitaries, sponsors, athletes, media, and influencers united by a shared goal of growing volleyball in Africa.
From 22 to 26 October 2025, the iconic Camps Bay Beach will be transformed into a vibrant sporting arena, where 96 athletes from 48 countries will compete for international glory.
The five-day event promises world-class volleyball action, a dynamic beach festival atmosphere, and a celebration of sport, culture, and community.
The Cape Town – Camps Bay edition marks the beginning of a five-year hosting partnership, reinforcing the city’s position as a premier global sporting destination.
Speaking at the launch, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, underscored the importance of investing in grassroots sports development:
“As the Western Cape Government, we are proud to support this event and the investment in volleyball, especially in schools. Our school sport strategy, set to launch soon, will be the first of its kind in South Africa. Great athletes don’t just appear on the beach; they begin in classrooms and school fields. By strengthening school sport, we are laying the foundation for the next generation of Olympians and world-class athletes.”
Anna K Marais, Founder and CEO of The Connected Group, a strategic partner of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour, spoke on the broader impact of sport:
“Sport unites communities and changes lives. South Africa continues to prove what’s possible with limited resources. Imagine what could be achieved with greater investment in talent, infrastructure, and the business of sport. The potential for economic growth, job creation, and social upliftment is immense.”
Founder & CEO of The Connected Group Anna K. Marais
Photographer: Elvis Nyelezi
Event Information
Dates: 22 – 26 October 2025
Location: Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town
Tickets:
- General Access: R150 – R500 via Ticketmaster
- VIP Hospitality: R1500 – R3000 via beachprotourcapetown.co.za
Come for the sport, stay for the sunshine, and join the global celebration of beach volleyball in Cape Town.
