Mangaung Make Netball History
After 1000 days of rule by Gauteng North, Mangaung made history to edge SA’s triple championship winners and overwhelming favourites to claim the first major silverware for Free State in more than 50 years
Format Change Upsets Netball Champs Tactics
Second chance for Gauteng Central following surprise loss to Dr Kenneth Kaunda, as SPAR Netball champs extend format to include quarter-finals meaning two vital matches for last eight as tournament conclusion draws nearer
Mangaung Stands Between Gauteng North and 4th Title
Mangaung beat Dr Kenneth Kaunda to take on Gauteng North in the #SPARchamps final on Saturday, after the defending champs eased past Nelson Mandela Bay to qualify for a shot at their fourth consecutive national championship title
Proteas Fuel Mangaung Win at SPAR Champs
Mangaung staged a strong Proteas-fueled comeback to beat Nelson Mandela Bay and remain a 2013 SPAR National Netball Championship contender as Gauteng’s Section A leaders Central and North continue their winning ways
Mbalula Rewards Champion SPAR Proteas
The SPAR Proteas and Baby Proteas were the toast of the town at a ritzy event by Sports and Recreatation Minister Fikile Mbalula at Monte Casino on Thursday, after South Africa were named African Netball Champions following the senior team’s win over Malawi in Blantyre in July.
Netball Champs Line Up for Royal Contest
2012 SPAR National Netball champions Gauteng North will face still competition from the likes of Gauteng Central, Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Nelson Mandela Bay as the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace gets ready to host the premier national netball championship from 5-10 August
Proteas Beat Malawi for Top in Africa Title
“We have now lost the Malawi ghost, and are officially top in Africa,” enthuses SPAR Proteas coach, after the national netball team beat arch-nemises Malawi to claim the 2013 African Championships title in Blantyre on Friday
African Glory Beckons for Proteas in Blantyre
The SPAR Proteas will have to pull out all the stops in Blantyre today, where a win in their semi-final against Zambia will see them face the better of Malawi or Uganda for a chance at continental bragging rights
Swaziland Win Assures Proteas of Semi
The SPAR Proteas are assured of an African Netball Championships semi-finals place after outplaying Swaziland by 73-28 goals in their second Pool stage match in Blantyre, Malawi on Wednesday
Proteas Thrash Namibia in African Champs Opener
The SPAR Proteas team notch up convincing opening African Championships win against Namibia, as their preparations for direct netball in the absence of info on their opponents pays dividends
Proteas Ready for African Champs in Malawi
SPAR Proteas coach Elize Kotze is confident that the experienced squad is ready for the unpredictable and physical African competition at this year’s African Netball Championships, in Blantyre, Malawi.
Netball SA Names Strong Squad for African Champs
Netball SA recalls Yolandi Saalmans and Nontle Gwavu alongside sole new cap, goalshooter Colleen Ferreira, in a strong and mature squad of twelve for the African Championships in Malawi