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Precious Mthembu praises Baby Proteas’ resilience in Telkom Netball League
Under-21 national netball team coach Precious Mthembu reflects on her players' resilience during the Telkom Netball League and identifies areas for improvement ahead of the World Cup.
Champs Crinums bounce back with commanding win over Flames in Telkom Netball League
Defending champions Free State Crinums secure a decisive victory against North West Flames, while Gauteng Jaguars showed signs of recovery in the Telkom Netball League. The Baobabs clinched a dramatic win over the Aloes, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to Power Week 1.
Netball SA boss Cecilia Molokwane’s suspension by World Netball raises questions over leadership bid
World Netball's suspension of Cecilia Molokwane, president of Netball South Africa, sparks speculation and controversy ahead of her leadership bid.
Limpopo learner claims R2 million after injury on uneven netball field
A Limpopo learner seeks over R2 million in damages after suffering an injury on an uneven netball field, raising questions about the school's duty of care.
Returning Proteas unpack vital lessons from month-long tour
Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk shares insights from a challenging month-long tour, highlighting the team's growth and leadership.
Five standout players from the Proteas’ Netball Nations Cup campaign and Sunshine Series
Discover the five standout players from the Proteas’ challenging overseas campaign in the Netball Nations Cup and Jamaica tour, showcasing their exceptional skills and contributions.
Van Dyk Calls for recognition of African style after England setback
After a hard-fought battle in the Nations Cup final, Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk reflects on her team’s resilience and questions the need for African netball to adapt to succeed on the international stage.
Proteas show grit in narrow defeat to England in Nations Cup final
South Africa’s Proteas displayed remarkable resilience in the Netball Nations Cup final against England, narrowly losing 61-55 despite being a player down for a significant portion of the match.
Proteas gear up for Netball Nations Cup final with triumph over Malawi
African rivals run SA close in last pool match as Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk tinkers with her combinations ahead of showpiece match.
Proteas celebrate strong start at Nations Cup
The Proteas kicked off the Netball Nations Cup with impressive victories, showcasing their determination and skill ahead of their next challenge against Malawi.
Proteas edge England’s Roses in Nations Cup thriller
In a nail-biting encounter, South Africa’s Proteas narrowly defeated England’s Roses 61-59 in the Netball Nations Cup, showcasing remarkable skill and resilience.
Clinical Proteas crush Uganda in Netball Nations Cup opener
South Africa’s netball Proteas showcased their strength with a commanding victory over Uganda’s She Cranes in the opening match of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup on Saturday.
Proteas aim to ‘accelerate learning’ in UK tournament
The Vitality Netball Nations Cup – between South Africa, England, Uganda and Malawi – will start on Saturday at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
Proteas Test series in Jamaica marks a ‘turning point’
After a challenging series against Jamaica, Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk expressed pride in her team’s resilience, and looks forward to the Vitality Netball Nations Cup.
Proteas go down fighting in thrilling series finale against Jamaica
Despite a challenging start, the Proteas showcased resilience in their final Test against Jamaica, ultimately losing 58-47. Coach Jenny van Dyk reflects on valuable lessons learnt as the team prepares for future competitions
Gritty Proteas ‘expect better from ourselves’ after going down to Jamaica
Head coach for the Proteas, Jenny van Dyk, said the second consecutive loss to Jamaica was disappointing, but took away some positives from the defeat.
Proteas plot mid-court strategy to counter Jamaica’s shooting star
After a narrow defeat, the Spar Proteas strategise to limit Jamaica’s scoring opportunities in the upcoming netball match.
Proteas suffer setback against Jamaica after Smith’s injury
South Africa’s Spar netball Proteas faced a challenging start to the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, losing 55-47 to Jamaica as key player Nicola Smith suffered an injury
Netball Proteas hoping to exploit Jamaican ‘weaknesses’ in three-Test series
Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk said that their third-ranked rivals Jamaica will be minus two first-choice shooters, and that the African champions would be hoping to capitalise on that.
No Karla Pretorius as Khanyisa Chawane leads Proteas netball charge against Jamaica
Jamaica, currently ranked third in the world behind Australia and New Zealand, will be formidable opponents, and the South Africans have only won three of their 18 encounters.
Netball Proteas wary of Jamaica’s ‘good aerial game’
The netball Proteas, who finished 2024 on a high as the No 1-ranked team in Africa, travel to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica for the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine series.
Excitement surrounds new netball kits from PUMA and Netball South Africa
The kits are inspired by teams who are fuelled by passion
Fourteen, four sports, four provincial teams
Ballito teen pupil Summer Jolie Pritchard is making a mark for herself in sports by earning selection for four provincial teams.
Chawane calls for pro netball league in SA
The 28-year-old Chawane takes over from Msomi having also had a fair share of international team exposure, and Proteas caps that are nearing a century, and she is excited to have this opportunity.
Paarl Gimnasium, Leifo Iziko Combined for International Youth Netball Challenge
Leading the pack and booking their ticket to the International Youth Netball Challenge in Singapore later this year will be Paarl Gimnasium and Leifo Iziko Combined.