Banyana Banyana Make History as First African Team to Beat Japan
Banyana Banyana have written their names into the history books as the first African team to beat Japan, with Linda Motlhalo’s header earning a 1-0 win in Osaka, captain Refiloe Jane marking her 150th cap and Kaylin Swart keeping a clean sheet.
Banyana Banyana Suffer 5-0 Friendly Loss to Japan in WAFCON Build-Up
Banyana Banyana fell 5-0 to a clinical Nadeshiko Japan in Osaka in the opening friendly to sharpen up for their WAFCON title defence
Shakira O’Malley and Nthabiseng Majiya Goals Secure Banyana Banyana’s Second Win Against Algeria
Double delight in Umlazi as Nthabiseng Majiya and Shakira O’Malley on target for Sasol Banyana Banyana to secure back-to-back victories over Algeria, as South Africa strengthens WAFCON preparations with solid defensive displays in Durban on Friday
Banyana Banyana Defeat Algeria 1-0 with Nthabiseng Majiya Strike in Durban Clash
Sasol Banyana Banyana forward Nthabiseng Majiya’s 35th-minute strike gave South Africa a 1-0 victory over Algeria in the international friendly at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on 14 April, 2026.
Banyana Banyana Gear Up for Double Dose of Friendly Action Ahead of WAFCON 2026
Banyana Banyana are building towards the new dates announced for WAFCON 2026 with two exciting friendly series confirmed, after news that Algeria will come to Durban in April, before the squad jets off to face Japan in Osaka in June.
Spar Proteas Roar to Commanding 65-50 Victory to Clinch Spar Challenge Series
A clinical first half, steady nerves, and a roaring home crowd at Ellis Park powered the Spar Proteas to a commanding 65-50 victory over England, sealing a hard-fought 2–1 series triumph at the Spar Challenge in Johannesburg on Sunday.
England Level Spar Challenge Series ahead of Sunday’s Decider
Spar Proteas shift focus to Sunday’s Test series decider as coach Jenny van Dyk takes full responsibility for the Saturday loss to England, having used the second match to test squad depth and blood new talent ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
South Africa v England Netball Rivalry to Reignite at Three-Test Spar Challenge in Johannesburg
The fierce rivalry between the Spar Proteas and England’s Vitality Roses reignites this Thursday at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Arena as both teams look to test their combinations ahead of the Commonwealth Games
African Champions Spar Proteas Ready to Host Vitality Roses at Ellis Park
Spar Proteas Head Coach Jenny van Dyk has finalised her 15-player squad to face the Vitality Roses in three Tests at the Ellis Park Indoor Arena starting 29 January, in a vital series for building depth ahead of the World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
Nompumelelo Nyandeni Exits in Style as Banyana Deliver a Memorable Win over Malawi
Amogelang Motau delivered a moment of magic when she scored a long-range scorcher of a free kick to seal a 2-1 international friendly win over Malawi for South Africa at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Tuesday
Football Icon Noko Matlou Captains Banyana Banyana in Swan-Song Win over Malawi
Banyana Banyana icon Noko Matlou took her final bow from the international stage captaining her side to a commanding 3-0 win over Malawi in an international friendly match played at the UJ Soweto Campus in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Dr Desiree Ellis Announces Banyana Banyana Squad for Malawi Friendlies
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named a strong squad for next month’s friendly internationals against Malawi as part of the Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team’s WAFCON title defence preparations.