Karla Pretorius on Building a Brand, a Career, and a Life in Netball

Free State Crinums captain Karla Pretorius returned to the Telkom Netball League in 2026 as one of South Africa's most decorated and experienced defenders, bringing her World Cup Player of the Tournament pedigree and seven seasons of Australian Super Netball experience back to the domestic game. Photo: Netball South Africa

Karla Pretorius opens up on building a brand in women’s sport, the reality of sponsorship for female athletes, and why stepping away for a year made her a better captain for the unbeaten Free State Crinums in the 2026 Telkom Netball League.

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