PE Homegirl Mdodana an Exceptional Netball Star
As the SPAR Proteas Netball team gears up for a home tri-nations against England and Trinidad and Tobago, PE home-girl and long-time Proteas stalwart Zanele Mdodana speaks about her first love in sport, the state of the game of Netball in South Africa and the key role of supporters of SA women in sport
Van Dyk Sizes Up Netball Champs Competition
Jenny van Dyk leads Gauteng North into the SPAR National Netball champs as 2013 favourites, but she expects stronger performances from full-strength opposition in this year’s tournament.
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.
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
SPAR Proteas Target Africa Domination
The Spar Proteas netball team is preparing for a tough assignment when they face Africa’s best in the 3rd Africa Netball Championships in Malawi from 24-29 June.
Mthethwa’s Hand in Making Pro Sports History
The South African women’s sports landscape is set to enter a new era with the launch of the Netball Professional League. In the lead up to this historic move, gsport speaks to Netball South Africa President Mimi Mthethwa, who is fast driving change in the country’s most popular women’s sports code.
Fast 5 Bronze Shows SPAR Proteas Promise
The SPAR Netball SA Proteas performed above expectations to win the FAST 5 World Netball Series 2012 bronze medal, beating Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday.