Proteas Goal Attack Owethu Ngubane shoots for goal on the opening day of the Spar Challenge at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg. South Africa defeated England 52–48 in the first of three Test matches on Thursday evening, 29 January 2026. All Photos: Reg Caldecott

Tale Mathe, Spar Proteas Centre, controls the ball against England on the opening day of the Spar Challenge at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg.

Spar Proteas Goalkeeper Nicola Smith earned her 50th international cap against England Johannesburg, on Thursday evening, 29 January 2026.

Propelled by a Player of the Match performance from Sanmarie Visser and a spirited regrouping in the final quarter, South Africa struck first in the Spar Challenge with a hard-earned win over England at Ellis Park Arena
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The spear tip of the South African attack Élmere van der Berg caught in mid-air action with the Aussie Diamond defence. Australia continued to display their dominance against the Spar Proteas, beating the visitors 65-42 to claim the series 3-nil in Adelaide, South Australia, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball Australia

Proteas SA skipper and Wing Attack player Khanyisa Chawane flies through the air as South Africa look to leverage an instance of possession.

Coach Van Dyk marked the tour as a learning experience, saying that the team looks forward to getting back home to start working on areas of improvement.

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
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Élmere van der Berg was South Africa’s best shooter for a second match running, scoring 23 goals off 28 shots for a 82% success rate. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball

Wing Defence Shadine van der Merwe pictured in action for South Africa, who have a third match to try to secure that elusive win against the powerful Australians.

Australia clinched the three-match series with a thumping victory over the Spar Proteas. South Africa made some costly mistakes that allowed the Diamonds to win the match 67-40 on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball Australia

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
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SA goal shooter Élmere van der Berg succeeded with 37 of her 42 shots on target with the best 88% success rate by the visitors. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball Australia

Centre Tarle Mathe pictured in action for the Proteas, who will face Australia in a second Test in Wollongong on Wednesday.

Australia held their ground despite a concerted challenge from South Africa, but the reigning world champs retained their dominance with a 64-53 victory over the Spar Proteas in Bendigo, Australia, on Saturday, 4 October 2025. All Photos: Lauren Morgan/Netball 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: SA are competitive and playing for a win
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Despite a spirited fight and achieving their best-ever finish at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, the Spar Baby Proteas fell agonisingly short of the podium after losing the bronze medal play-off against England, 55–35 in the Bronze Medal Playoff match at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Sunday, 28 September 2025. All Photos: World Netball and Netball World Cup

A Netball SA match result graphic reflecting that England beat South Africa 55-35 in the bronze medal playoff match at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, on Sunday, 28 September, 2025.

Despite a spirited fight and achieving their best-ever finish at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, the Spar Baby Proteas fell just short of the podium after losing the bronze medal play-off to England in Gibraltar on Sunday
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The Spar Baby Proteas have etched their names into the history books, beating the Cook Islands 79–45 to book a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Thursday, 25 September 2025. All Photos: World Netball and Netball World Cup

The Baby Proteas will face four-time world champions and current silver medalists, Australia, early Friday evening.

This victory gives Coach Precious Mthembu and her team an opportunity to compete for a podium finish, a significant mark of distinction for the South African youth team.

The Spar Baby Proteas have etched their names into the history books, beating the Cook Islands 79–45 to book a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, at the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar on Thursday
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The Spar Baby Proteas have emerged top of the log in Pool D, unbeaten in the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup group stages after beating Fiji comfortably on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. All Photos: World Netball and Netball World Cup

South Africa’s noteworthy group-stage performances saw them draw Cook Islands for their quarter-final tie on Thursday evening.

Coach Mthembu: “I am very pleased with the team’s performance. The results set us up nicely for the quarterfinal match against Cook Islands.”

Unbeaten South Africa have earned a 2025 Netball World Youth Cup quarter-final against the Cook Islands after emerging top of the log in Pool D following their comfortable victory in the final group-stage match against Fiji on Wednesday
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The versatile skipper Phophi Nematangari playing as Goal Shooter, pictured leading her team from the front. All Photos: World Netball and Netball World Cup

Coach Mthembu: “Tough game against Malawi - this is something that we expected against a physical Malawi side.”

The Spar Baby Proteas have put themselves into Pool D’s pole position with the key win over African arch-rivals Malawi on Tuesday, setting themselves up to lead Pool D with a win in their final group stage match against Fiji on Wednesday, 24 September 2025

The Spar Baby Proteas have put themselves into the World Cup Pool D’s pole position with the key win over Malawi on Tuesday, setting themselves up to top the log if they win in their final group stage match against Fiji on Wednesday
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The Spar Baby Proteas continued their upward trajectory and winning streak as they thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 105-15 in their second World Netball Youth Cup Pool D match at the Tercentury Sports Hall & Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Monday, 22 September, 2025. All Photos: Netball World Cup

Goal Attack Luané Smith looks for passing options during South Africa’s dominant win over Trinidad and Tobago.

Goal Shooter Bianca Lubbe controls the ball. The Baby Proteas remain unbeaten in their pool, and next face Malawi on Tuesday evening.

The Spar Baby Proteas continued their upward trajectory and winning streak, thrashing Trinidad and Tobago 105-15 in their second World Netball Youth Cup Pool D match in Gibraltar on Monday
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The Baby Proteas kickstarted their 2025 Netball World Youth Cup with a 102-27 win over Barbados at the Tercentury Sports Hall & Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Saturday, 20 September, 2025. All Photos: World Netball and Netball World Cup

Head Coach Patience Mthembu was impressed: “I think we executed our game plan very well, especially offensively.”

South Africa’s second match will be up against Trinidad and Tobago on Monday, at 10:00am (CAT).

The Spar Baby Proteas kickstarted their 2025 Netball World Youth Cup campaign with an emphatic 102-27 win over Barbados, at the Tercentury Sports Hall & Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar, Europe, on Saturday evening
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Valuable experience in the Telkom Netball League has given the Spar Baby Proteas a spring in their step as they gear up to open their 2025 Netball World Youth Cup campaign. Photo: Netball SA

A Netball South Africa graphic setting out the Spar Baby Proteas' Pool D fixtures at Netball World Youth Cup Gibraltar 2025, The South Africans have been drawn in Pool D, opening their campaign against Barbados on 20 September, before taking on Trinidad and Tobago (22 September), Malawi (23 September), and Fiji (24 September). The top two teams in each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.

Valuable experience in the Telkom Netball League has given the Spar Baby Proteas a spring in their step as they gear up to open their 2025 Netball World Youth Cup campaign
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The Gauteng derby was always going to be a tightly contested contest, but it was Tshwane A who held their nerve to take victory and earn the the 2025 Telkom Netball Championship U19 A champion’s crown after a hard-fought battle against Johannesburg A on Friday, 11 July 2025. All Photos: Netball SA

U19 Individual Awards winners, Best Shooter: Kabura Abubakar; Best Mid Court Player: Jade Atkins; Best Defender: Amia Roux – Dr Kenneth Kaunda; and Player of the Tournament: Boitumelo Mokoena.

Tshwane A have been crowned U19 A netball final champions after a hard-fought battle to beat Johannesburg A in the 2025 Telkom Netball Championship final at Hoërskool DF Malan and Laerskool Totius in Cape Town on Friday
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Spar Proteas Head Coach, Jenny van Dyk said she was looking forward to touring New Zealand in September and testing her charges against the Silver Ferns. South Africa will travel to New Zealand for the Taini Jamison Trophy 3 test international netball series against the Silver Ferns in September. Photo: Reg Caldecott

South Africa and New Zealand are pictured during their last encounter at the 2023 Netball World Cup staged in Cape Town, which ended in a thrilling 48-48 draw. Netball South Africa has announced a Taini Jamison Trophy three-Test international netball series against the Silver Ferns in September which will see the Spar Proteas travel to New Zealand for the September tour. File Photo: World Netball/Gallo Images

Silver Ferns Head Coach, Dame Noeline Taurua said she is excited to be hosting the Spar Proteas for the Taini Jamison Trophy three-Test international netball series in New Zealand in September. Photo: Michael Bradley photography

Netball South Africa has announced that the #SparProteas have been confirmed for a 3-Test International Netball Series against the Silver Ferns in New Zealand, as the team commences Commonwealth Games preparations in earnest #StandTall #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/spar-proteas...

Former Proteas stalwart Precious Mthembu is shaping the future of South African netball as she guides the team’s preparation for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar. All Photos: Supplied

Appointed as head coach of the South African U19 team in early 2023, Mthembu has embraced the responsibility with enthusiasm.

“The biggest dream for me is to help each player experience the greatest World Cup by sharing all the knowledge and lessons they need to succeed.”

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(Pictured from left) Netball South Africa CEO, Modiegi Komane and President, Cecilia Molokwane, at the Sponsorship Forum Media Engagement held at Southern Sun Rosebank in Johannesburg, where the National Federation gave an overview of its goals during a closed session with sponsors at the Southern Sun Rosebank in Johannesburg, on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. NSA is taking important steps to ensure that their sport continues on its upward trend when it comes to financial stability. All Photos: Supplied

Netball SA CEO, Modiegi Komane, at the Sponsorship Forum, which brought together sponsors and partners in a collaborative environment.

The Forum agreed on the urgent need for greater media coverage, as current visibility is largely skewed towards male-dominated disciplines.

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Sanmarie Visser has caught the attention of decision makers in netball after making her international debut in January, when the goal keeper stepped out in Spar Proteas colours during the South Africa side’s away tour against Jamaica, before making history with the South African team in England a few weeks later. All Photos: Supplied

The goal keeper stepped out in the Spar Proteas colours during the South African side away tour to Jamaica held from 18-26 January.

Visser shared with gsport what it felt like to have a long-time dream realised when she stepped on the court donning the national team dress.

#gsportNewsletter Sanmarie Visser made her international debut in January when she stepped out in Spar Proteas colours during their away tour against Jamaica, before making history with the South African team in England a few weeks later #AthleteEdition gsport.co.za/sanmarie-vis... #TelkomNetball

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Namibian international and University of Johannesburg netball star Cornelia Mupenda is set to embark on the most exciting new chapter of her career, following news of her joining one of the elite six teams contesting the Deloitte Netball Super League 2025, taking place at the ActiveSG Jurong East Sport Hall in Singapore from 8 February until 23 March, 2024. All Photos: UJ Sport

A renowned defender known for her impressive height and athleticism, Mupenda has been a key player for the UJ Senior Women’s Netball Team.

Cornelia Mupenda will be one of only two Namibian netballers plying their talent on the international professional circuit.

Namibian international and elite Varsity Netball talent at UJ, Cornelia Mupenda will be entering a new chapter in her career after being signed to play in Singapore’s Deloitte Netball Super League #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/cornelia-mup...

The Spar Proteas were greeted with a warm welcome from enthusiastic fans and the media at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday following a month-long tour of the three-test Margaret Beckford Sunshine Netball Series in Jamaica and the Vitality Nations Cup in the United Kingdom. Photo: Netball SA

South African sport’s champion supporter Mama Joy takes a moment out with Netball South Africa mascot Letsatsi to celebrate the Spar Proteas. Photo: Netball SA

The Spar Proteas returned from a month-long tour of Jamaica and England, and were greeted with a warm welcome from enthusiastic fans and the media at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/spar-proteas...

Despite a gallant effort, the Spar Proteas succumbed to a 61-55 loss in a thrilling Nations Cup final played in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,000 spectators at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, on Sunday, 9 February, 2025. Photo: Morgan Harlow

Despite a gallant effort, the Spar Proteas succumbed to a 61-55 loss in a thrilling Nations Cup final played in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,000 spectators at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, on Sunday evening #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/spar-proteas...

The Spar Proteas continued their unbeaten run in the 2025 Vitality Nations Cup, racking up a hard-earned 58-55 victory over Malawi at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday, 8 February, 2025. Photo: Ben Lumley

Spar Proteas Goal Shooter and Player of the Match Elmeré van der Berg in action against Malawi at the Cooper Box Arena on Saturday. Photo: Ben Lumley

SA skipper Khanyisa Chawane: “We worked really hard to get that win. The job is done for us to get into the final. It’s now crunch time.” Photo: Ben Lumley

The Spar Proteas continued their unbeaten run in the 2025 Vitality Nations Cup, racking up a hard-earned 58-55 victory over Malawi at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/unbeaten-spa...

Coach Jenny van Dyk brought on Goal Attack Kamogelo Maseko in the first quarter to settle the South African attack. Jamaica wrapped up the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against the Spar Proteas with a convincing 58-47 victory for a 3-nil series clean sweep at the National Indoor Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday evening, 25 January, 2025 (early Sunday morning CAT). All Photos: Collin Reid

Spar Proteas Centre Refiloe Nketsa on the attack against Jamaica in the third test of the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series

Spar Proteas Goalkeeper Sanmarie Visser prepares to pass the ball. Jamaica completed a 3-nil series win with their series-concluding victory on Saturday.

Jamaica wrapped up the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against the Spar Proteas with a convincing 58-47 victory for a 3-nil series clean sweep at the National Indoor Stadium in Kingston on Saturday #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/coach-jenny-...

A spirited Spar Proteas went down 59-47 to Jamaica in the second match in the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series at the National Indoor Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica early Thursday morning #TelkomNetball https://gsport.co.za/jamaica-edge-sa-for-second-test-win-ahead-of-saturday-series-finale/

Spar Proteas Goal Shooter, Rolene Streutker shoots for goal in the second test.

Goal Attack Kamogelo Maseko controls the ball under pressure from Jamaica’s Goalkeeper and Captain, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey

A spirited Spar Proteas went down 59-47 to Jamaica in the second match in the three-match Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series at the National Indoor Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica early Thursday morning #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/jamaica-edge...

The Spar Proteas national netball team, who finished 2024 on a high as the number one ranked team in Africa, start the New Year with an exciting challenge when they travel to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica in the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine series in Kingston from the 18 to 25 January, 2025. Photo: Reg Caldecott

The Spar Proteas pictured after their clean sweep over Malawi at the 2024 Spar Challenge, hosted by the City of Johannesburg. Photo: Reg Caldecott

Coach Jenny van Dyk respects the opposition, saying: “It’s my biggest challenge since taking over as coach.” Photo: Reg Caldecott

The Spar Proteas finished 2024 on a high as the number-one ranked team in Africa, and will start 2025 travelling to the Caribbean to take on Jamaica in the three-Test Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, starting in Kingston on 18 January #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/spar-proteas...

The Spar Proteas celebrate their triumph at the 2024 Africa Netball Cup, defeating Uganda 65-50 in the final to claim the championship at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Saturday, 14 December, 2024. All Photos: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia

Africa netball champion coaches, Spar Proteas Head Coach Jenny van Dyk and Assistant Coach Zanele Mdodana smile with the continental trophy.

Africa Netball Cup 2024 Silver Medalists, Uganda.

South Africa achieved a historic victory at the 2024 Africa Netball Cup, beating Uganda to reclaim the coveted 2024 Africa Netball Cup title, at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday afternoon #gsportAfrica #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/south-africa...

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SA’s Amber Coraizin was named Player of the Match after SA’s earlier 37-20 victory over Uganda, on Sunday morning. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography

The South African FAST5 Women's team sing the national anthem prior to losing the bronze medal match to Uganda, finishing fourth at the 2024 FAST5 Netball World Series in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday, 10 November, 2024. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography

Goal shooter Rolene Streutker earned the Player of the Match award in SA’s narrow defeat to New Zealand. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography

Uganda got the better of South Africa, turning their morning loss into an afternoon bronze medal win at the #WorldNetball #FAST5Series on Sunday morning, while Australia beat tournament hosts New Zealand for the 2024 gold medal #gsportGlobal #TelkomNetball #FAST5NWS
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Unbeaten South Africa have secured third victory over Malawi to win the 2024 Spar Challenge hosted by the City of Johannesburg at Ellis Park Arena on Sunday, 3 November, 2024. All Photos: Reg Caldecott

After several impressive performances at goal attack, South Africa’s 22-year-old Kamogelo Maseko was named as the Player of the Tournament.

Player Awards bestowed after the final Test were (from left) Best Shooter: Elmeré van Berg (RSA); Player of the Tournament: Kamogelo Maseko (RSA); Best Centre: Thandie Galeta (MAW); and Best Defender: Karla Pretorius (RSA).

The #SparProteas wrapped up a 3-nil clean-sweep against Malawi with a 69-24 victory over their African rivals in the final Test of the Spar Challenge netball series at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on Sunday #NetballSouthAfrica #TelkomNetball #GoGirls gsport.co.za/mission-acco...

South Africa beat Malawi 69-38 to win the second Test of the 2024 Spar Challenge hosted by the City of Johannesburg at Ellis Park Arena on Saturday, 2 November, 2024. All Photos: Reg Caldecott

Goal shooter Elmeré van der Berg works her magic pushing the home team’s scoring along on the scoreboard for South Africa’s second win.

Spar Proteas goal attack Kamogelo Maseko was named Most Valued Player in the second Test in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The #SparProteas overcame a spirited fightback to secure the series spoils in the second 2024 Spar Challenge International Netball Test series against Malawi, at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg on Saturday #gsportAfrica #TelkomNetball gsport.co.za/south-africa...