From Lord’s to Nairobi, the Numbers Now Favour Women’s Sport
A record ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, a record-reach FIH Hockey World Cup, a sold-out Budapest and a Nairobi 2029 decision built on fan data set the stage for the Spar Proteas’ Africa Netball Cup defence and Nielsen’s South African breakthrough.
Road to Sydney 2027 Runs Through Nairobi as Africa Cup Fixtures Land
South Africa and Uganda are already qualified and two more African places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 will be decided in Nairobi to join them, at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Kasarani, Nairobi, from 19 to 26 September.
Karla Pretorius at Peace with Perfect Farewell and Ready for the Coaching Chapter
From leading the Crinums to the Telkom Netball League title to a Commonwealth Games farewell in the green and gold, Karla Pretorius closed her playing career exactly as she dreamed, and now turns her passion to coaching and mentoring the next generation.
Martha Lungu-Sichone and Malebo Raditladi-Nkgakile Build the Structure Behind Africa Netball’s Growth
Four decades in netball took Martha Lungu-Sichone from player to Africa Netball Treasurer, and alongside Vice President Malebo Raditladi-Nkgakile she is shaping the systems in play when the Africa Netball Cup 2026 opens in Nairobi, Kenya, this September.
Kamogelo Maseko to Lead Fresh Spar Proteas Squad to Africa Netball Cup
Kamogelo Maseko leads a fresh Spar Proteas squad to Nairobi as defending champions South Africa build depth for the 2027 Netball World Cup, with head coach Jenny van Dyk handing new combinations the chance to shine at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup.
Sigi Burger Sinks the Winner as Cape Town Claim National Netball Crown
Cape Town turned last year’s one-goal final heartbreak on its head as Sigi Burger sank the last-gasp winner in a 56-55 victory over Tshwane to claim the Spar National Netball Championships title at Stellenberg High School in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Donné Breytenbach Claims South Africa’s First Judo Medal in Glasgow
Donné Breytenbach’s 33-second ippon sealed South Africa’s first judo medal of the Games, while Elmere van der Berg shot 48 from 49 as the netballers beat Uganda 62-54 to claim fifth and settle an African rivalry in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday.
Tayla Kavanagh Breaks 15 Minutes to Storm to 5000m PB in Games Debut
Tayla Kavanagh crowned her Commonwealth Games debut with a 14:58.49 personal best in the 5000m final, on a day when England’s fightback ended the netballers’ semi-final dream and Marione Fourie missed hurdles bronze by six hundredths.
Erin Gallagher Grabs Bronze by a Hundredth for Her Third Glasgow Medal
Erin Gallagher’s fighting 100m butterfly bronze made it three medals in her farewell Games, and tonight Lara van Niekerk defends her 50m breaststroke crown with Olivia Nel chasing more backstroke glory and the unbeaten netballers facing Northern Ireland.
Aimee Canny Claims Silver as Olivia Nel Breaks National Record for Bronze
From Aimee Canny’s 100m breaststroke silver and Olivia Nel’s national record bronze at Tollcross to a record netball demolition of Tonga, Sunday belonged to South Africa’s women, and Monday brings even more Team South Africa opportunities.
Team South Africa Netballers Power Past Malawi in Glasgow 2026 Pool A Opener
Team South Africa’s netballers pulled clear of Malawi 65-44 in their Pool A opener with Karla Victor earning her first cap, while Erin Gallagher signed off her final Commonwealth Games with 50m butterfly silver Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday.
Berto Mnikina on Fight, Fatherhood and Harry Gwala’s Golden Turnaround
#BestMan Interview: Coach Berto Mnikina opens up on the belief, preparation and fatherly care behind Harry Gwala’s fairytale Telkom Netball Championships U19 A title, and his mission to show that girls from rural KwaZulu-Natal can make a living from netball.