The South African Women completed a clean sweep of their four-match series against Namibia with a 4-0 victory in the final Test at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 24 July 2026.
The match, staged at Hartleyvale after the first three Tests at Elkanah House High School, marked significant milestones for Jean-Leigh du Toit and Bianca Wood, who both earned their 50th international caps.
South Africa made another positive start but were initially unable to turn their possession and attacking pressure into goals. The breakthrough arrived in the 15th minute, right at the end of the first quarter, when Caylin Maree converted to give the home side a 1-0 lead.
Namibia remained competitive and created a few opportunities to draw level. They continued to frustrate South Africa, limiting clear chances and keeping the contest at 1-0 with only 12 minutes remaining.
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South Africa eventually pulled away in the closing stages, scoring three further goals to secure a comfortable victory.
Ongeziwe Mali scored the first of the late goals in the 48th minute before Hannah Pearce converted from a penalty corner in the 54th for her sixth goal of the series.
Jean-Leigh du Toit completed the scoring from another penalty corner in the 58th minute, marking her 50th international appearance with a goal.
The victory sealed an unbeaten four-match series for South Africa as they continued their preparations for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands in August.
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The South African Women will next announce their World Cup squad before travelling to Scotland for further preparation matches ahead of the tournament.
The South Africa vs. Namibia Women’s Test Series from 20 July to 24 July 2026
Mon 20 July: South Africa 4-0 Namibia (Elkanah House High School)
Tue 21 July: South Africa 2-0 Namibia (Elkanah House High School)
Thurs 23 July: South Africa 4-1 Namibia (Elkanah House High School)
Fri 24 July: South Africa 4-0 Namibia (Hartleyvale Stadium)
South Africa Starting Team
5 Edith Molikoe (Captain)
10 Onthatile Zulu
18 Hannah Pearce
23 Jean-Leigh du Toit
30 Caylin Maree
31 Marlise van Tonder (Goalkeeper)
32 Tegan Fourie
35 Lerato Mahole
37 Cerian Fourie
38 Shanna Mendonca
40 Bianca Wood
Substitutes
1 Morgan de Jager (Goalkeeper)
7 Taheera Augousti
13 Paris-Gail Isaacs
21 Ongeziwe Mali
26 Cailynn den Bakker
44 Laiken Brisset
45 Nomsa Mzizi
Namibia Starting Team
2 Jasmine Cartwright (Goalkeeper)
4 Sunelle Pretorius (Captain)
10 Marika Neethling
11 Abigail Rowles
12 Gillian Hermanus
13 Leila Grögli
14 Ottilie Hinda
15 Jahntwa Kruger
18 Sienna Richards
24 Charlize Rix
25 Allison January
Substitutes
1 Petro Stoffberg (Goalkeeper)
3 Azaylee Philander
7 Tamara Grögli
8 Jivanka Kruger
16 Amber Dercksen
19 Taramarie Myburgh
22 Erin Moffet
2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Group Stage Fixtures for the SA Women’s Hockey
Sunday 16 August, 10h00: South Africa vs. England
Tuesday 18 August, 15h00: South Africa vs. India
Thursday 20 August, 9h30: South Africa vs. China
Original Copy: SA Hockey, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The South African Women completed a perfect sweep against Namibia when three late goals turned a tight contest into a comfortable 4-0 victory in the final Test at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, 24 July 2026. All Photos: Jan van Zyl / Hockey SA
Photo 2 Caption: Goals from Caylin Maree, Ongeziwe Mali, Hannah Pearce and Jean-Leigh du Toit made for a comfortable 4-0 victory the final Test.
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