From Ikageng Streets to ICC Recognition: The Rise of Nthabiseng Nini

From taped tennis balls in Ikageng to leading the North West Dragons back to Division 1 and earning global recognition at the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, Nthabiseng Nini is writing one of the most inspiring chapters in South African women’s cricket.
The 2026 SA Hockey IPT in the Words of the Stars Who Made History

From Player of the Tournament Paris-Gail Isaacs to Top Goal Scorer Bianca Wood, Best Goalkeeper Marlise van Tonder and Best Young Player Baylee Engelke, the award winners of the 2026 SA Hockey IPT in Johannesburg share what made the week unforgettable.
Proteas Women Confirm 15-Player Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales

Captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead a 15-player Proteas Women squad at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales on Saturday 13 June, with fast bowler Shabnim Ismail returning as South Africa chase their first-ever world title.
Shabnim Ismail Ends Retirement for the Proteas Women’s 2026 T20 World Cup Campaign

Legendary fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has reversed her retirement to spearhead South Africa’s attack at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, reuniting with the Proteas Women for one final tilt at the ICC global title.
Road to World Cup and New IWC Cycle Begins: Proteas Women Ready for Pakistan Challenge

The SA Women’s Selection Panel has announced its Proteas Women T20I and ODI squads for the inbound tour against Pakistan starting 10 February, featuring the return of several stars as they prepare for the T20 World Cup and the new IWC cycle.
Proteas Captain Laura Wolvaardt Set to Dominate the Global Stage in 2026

Proteas captain and world-leading ODI batter Laura Wolvaardt enters 2026 in peak form following a stellar 2025, which she credits to a matured tactical mindset and international experience that have enhanced her impact ahead of the T20 World Cup
Coach Jenny van Dyk Leads Spar Proteas to Decisive Victory in Africa Cup Final

Coach Jenny van Dyk’s Spar Proteas retained their status as African Champions and set a new record as five-time continental showpiece winners by defeating Uganda 56-34 in the 2025 Africa Netball Cup Final in Lilongwe on Sunday
World Champs Australia Claim Series Whitewash Win over South Africa

World Champs Australia completed the three-Test series whitewash against the Spar Proteas in Adelaide, with Coach Jenny van Dyk commenting the series was a ‘big eye-opener’ and that ‘a lot of work lies ahead of us’ to improve
Spar Proteas Mistakes Allow Australia to Win Series Title with a Match to Play

After making a strong showing in their first match against the world champions last week, the Spar Proteas fell to their second defeat against Australia on Wednesday, losing the three-match series with a final fixture to make amends on Sunday.
Spar Proteas Impress in Narrow Loss to World Champs Australia

The Spar Proteas impressed in a narrow first Test loss to World Champs Australia, levelling the first quarter at 14-all before the Diamonds pulled away, coach Jenny van Dyk noting that SA are competitive and still playing for a win.
Resurgent South Africa Impress in Final Test Narrow Loss to New Zealand

The Spar Proteas put up a historic performance in the final netball test against New Zealand, narrowly losing to the Silver Ferns in a game which saw South Africa lay down markers for the future by winning the first three quarters for the first time ever
The Spar Proteas Go 2-Nil Down as New Zealand Grab the Series in Napier

New Zealand’s Silver Ferns go two-nil up against the Spar Proteas despite a historic start by South Africa, taking the series title in Napier with a comfortable win before the final test match in Invercargill on Sunday