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
Proteas Fight Hard against World’s Best
The SPAR Proteas netball team got a solid work out against world number one-ranked Australia in their second match of the Quad Series. Despite their gallant effort, they lost 63-31.
Quad Series Declared Top Netball Assignment
Being invited to take on world-leading netball teams Australia, New Zealand and England in October’s Quad Series, in Australia and New Zealand, is proof that Netball SA is making progress in establishing itself as a top contender for world stakes, according to national coach Elize Kotze
Gauteng North Claim Title Hat-Trick
Despite losing the most senior players than any other team, due to the unavailability of the SPAR Protea players for the duration of the tournament, defending champions Gauteng North beat Gauteng Central 60-41 after an early upset to convincingly claim their third successive SPAR National Netball Championships title
Proteas Withdrawn as SPAR Champs Begin
Gauteng North will be seeking their third consecutive SPAR National Netball championship title as the tournament featuring more than 80 teams kicks off a the University of Johannesburg this morning, but the playing field has been levelled with news that members of the SPAR Proteas national netball team will not form part of their regional teams.