Free State Crinums captain, Karla Pretorius is one of the most revered defenders in netball. Her ability to think quickly on her feet is always a difference maker in the defensive circle of her team. However, her journey started at the bottom. Little league netball where she fell in love with the game, alongside her sister, Tanya von Berg (née Mostert). They played the sport together until university where they both played for the University of the Free State. Netball took he

The Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 came to an exciting close at the Durban University of Technology, with teams delivering spirited performances on the final day to round off a week of high-intensity competition. With momentum, standings and confidence all on the line, Day 9 provided a fitting conclusion as sides now turn their focus to the next phase of the tournament. The Tornados capped an outstanding Power Week 1 campaign with a 51-45 victory over Free State Sonoblomo

Day eight of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered another round of decisive performances, setting up a compelling final day as teams look to close out the first power week on a high. With standings tightening and momentum building, Saturday’s fixtures provided clarity at the top of both divisions while leaving just enough at stake heading into the final round. Division one leaders, the Crinums, continued their commanding run with a 56-36 victory over their archriv

Day 7 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered a compelling mix of dominant performances and crucial bounce-back victories, as teams continued to jostle for position heading into the final stretch. In a crucial Division 2 encounter, the Diamonds showed resilience to secure a 48-44 victory over Sonoblomo in the standout match of the day. Coming off a heavy defeat earlier in the day, the Diamonds needed a response - and they delivered in a tightly contested match tha

Day 6 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 proved to be one of the most dramatic days of the tournament thus far, with multiple close finishes, statement wins and a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Flames lived up to its billing, producing a pulsating contest that went down to the final moments, with the Flames securing a thrilling 50-49 victory. The Fireballs made a strong start, leading 15-12 after

As the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 reached its midway point, teams began to find consistency and rhythm, delivering a day filled with high-quality performances, dramatic finishes and a standout Gauteng derby to cap proceedings. The highly anticipatedclash between the Jaguars and Fireballs lived up to expectations, with the Jaguars producing a composed and clinical performance to secure a 45-38 victory and claim the Jukskei River bragging rights. The Fireballs made the

Day 4 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 coincided with South Africa’s Freedom Day and the occasion was marked with vibrant energy both on and off the court, as fans, friends and families filled the arena in support of their teams. Adding to the atmosphere, teams continued the now-familiar pre-match dance routines, setting the tone for another thrilling day of netball action. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Aloes lived up to expectations, with the Fireball

The match of the day saw Stings take on Jaguars in the final clash of the day of the Telkom Netball League. It was Stings who took the game 53-51 handing Jaguars their first defeat of the season. Both teams were evenly matched however it was Stings that scraped through with an extra point finishing the quarter 13-12. The Jaguars were not about to sit back and allow Stings run wild – they found their way back into the game. Coach Rozanne Matthyse made a tactical change in the

Following a vibrant opening ceremony and team parade, attention quickly returned to the court for the headline clash between the Fireballs and the Crinums in the Telkom Netball League - a matchup that lived up to its billing on paper but ultimately turned into a statement performance. The Crinums asserted control early but it was in the second quarter where they truly separated themselves, surging to a commanding 32-13 lead. Their dominance across both ends of the court left

Golden Fireball Shooter Tinita van Dyk during a clash against the Kindgom Stars at DUT Steve Biko Campus. Netball South Africa The opening day of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered a thrilling mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes, with the Division 1 clash between the Fireballs and Kingdom Stars emerging as the standout match of the day. In a highly anticipated Division 1 encounter, defending champions the Fireballs were pushed all the way by a

Following the recently held KZN Sports Awards over the weekend, Netball South Africa would like to acknowledge and congratulate all the winners from the prestigious event held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. Netball once again featured prominently in the nominations list and brought home four awards on the night. These achievements reflect the continued growth, excellence, and impact of netball within the province of KwaZulu-Natal. KZN Netball wa

Netball South Africa has taken a significant step towards the professionalisation of the sport, announcing an expanded group of 17 contracted national players, supported by an additional seven training partners, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a competitive and sustainable high-performance system. The 12-month contracts, effective from 1 April 2026, mark a key milestone in strengthening the national squad pipeline, enhancing player support and positioning South

The Telkom Netball League (TNL), South Africa’s premier netball competition, returns for the 2026 season this April. The country’s top provincial teams and rising stars, alongside international invitational sides, will take to the court in a competition that continues to shape the future of South African netball. With matches set to take place in Durban and Johannesburg, the new season marks another important chapter in the journey of South Africa’s netball talent - from firs

Netball South Africa (NSA) has officially announced the appointment of Adam Brooke as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. The appointment follows an extensive recruitment process after the conclusion of the previous CEO’s contract in November 2025. Netball South Africa President, Mami Diale, said the appointment marks an important milestone in the federation’s ongoing rebuilding and strengthening process. “One of the key priorities of the Executive was to

With the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) now firmly on the horizon, preparations for Dakar 2026 are translating into visible momentum across Senegal, according to the latest progress report presented to the 145th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session Access Multimedia Content Dakar 2026 has entered the delivery phase, with venue works and operational readiness advancing as the Games year begins. Preparations are supported by strong national coordination, growing public enga

A blazing first half, steady nerves and a roaring home crowd powered the SPAR Proteas to a commanding 65-50 victory over England on Sunday, sealing a hard-fought 2-1 series triumph in the SPAR Challenge netball series at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg. SPAR Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk reverted to the starting seven from Thursday’s first Test win over England, with the only change seeing Elmeré van der Berg coming in at goal shooter for Rolene Streutker. The Sout

The SPAR Proteas were brought back down to earth after their thrilling opening victory of the SPAR Challenge netball series, losing the second Test to England 61-49 at the Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg on Saturday night. Ahead of the series, SPAR Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk spoke about building depth in the squad ahead of July’s Commonwealth Games and the 2027 Netball World Cup and it was with that in mind that she rang in the changes for the second Test, with

Tale Mathe, SPAR Proteas Centre, controls the ball against England on the opening day of the SPAR Challenge at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg. South Africa defeated England 52-48 in the first of three Test matches on Thursday evening. The second Test will be played on Saturday (5pm), followed by the third and final Test on Sunday (4pm). Reg Caldecott The SPAR Proteas struck the first blow in the SPAR Challenge netball series at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Jo

From left to right: Mpudi Maubane, SPAR National PR, Communications and Sponsorship Manager; Jess Thirlby, England’s Vitality Roses head coach, Fran Williams, England captain; KC Chawane, South African captain; Jenny van Dyk, South Africa’s SPAR Proteas head coach and Mami Diale, President Netball South Africa with the series trophy. Reg Caldecott The fierce rivalry between the SPAR Proteas and England’s Vitality Roses will be reignited when the SPAR Challenge netball series

Netball South Africa has noted the resurfacing of social media commentary relating to team selection within the SPAR Proteas setup. While the federation respects the right to freedom of expression, this right should never be exercised at the expense of another person’s dignity or wellbeing. Recent social media posts have moved beyond constructive debate and have taken the form of personal attacks against the character of head coach Jenny van Dyk. This conduct is unacceptable