Gauteng’s Golden Fireballs have written their names into history, defeating defending champions the Free State Crinums to raise the 2025 Telkom Netball League trophy after a memorable victory at the Durban International Convention Centre in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 20 July 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

TNL 2025 Silver Medalists, the Free State Crinums started strong, taking a 13-11 lead in the first quarter, and though they boasted a strong shooting 80 percentage, the Fireballs fought back to claim the win by a seven-goal margin.

TNL 2025 Individual Award winners for Division 1 were (from left): Player of the Tournament – Tarle Mathe (Gauteng Golden Fireballs); Best Shooter – Olwethu Ngubane (Gauteng Golden Fireballs); Best Centre Court– Refiloe Nketsa (Free State Crinums); and Best Defender – Jamie van Wyk (Gauteng Jaguars).

Gauteng’s Golden Fireballs have written their names into history, defeating defending champions the Free State Crinums to raise the 2025 #TelkomNetballLeague trophy after a memorable victory at the Durban ICC on Sunday #TelkomStandTall
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Telkom Netball League defending champions the Free State Crinums demonstrated once again that their claim to fame isn’t just talk, overwhelming Limpopo Baobabs 66-46 to take on the Gauteng Jaguars in the 2025 league’s second semi-final at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, after results on Thursday, 17 July 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

The Fireballs triumphed 61-48 over fellow 2025 semi-finalists Stings, showcasing teamwork and strong defence.

The Gauteng Jaguars defeated the Eastern Cape Aloes by 72-41 to ensure their semi-final berth against the Crinums on Friday.

Semi-Finalists revealed after the final day of 2025 #TelkomNetballLeague group-stage action saw emphatic wins and surprising upsets, as attention turns to the knock-out rounds at the Durban ICC in Durban after results on Thursday
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Telkom Netball League Power Week 3 got underway with the Golden Fireballs resuming their unbeaten form, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa, on Monday, 14 July 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

Standings log leaders Golden Fireballs beat bottom-of-the-log Eastern Cape Aloes 64 - 40.

The Stings and Crinums’ clash saw the defending champ’s strong performance paid off to secure a convincing 9-goal win.

The #TelkomNetballLeague Power Week 3 got underway with the Golden Fireballs resuming their unbeaten form, as the second-placed Free State Crinums resumed their title defence with a solid win over the Southern Stings
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#LWN #ProteasWomen ramp up form with a 2-1 ODI Series win over West Indies in Barbados; the unbeaten #GoldenFireballs whitewash #TelkomNetballLeague Power Week 2; and Crystal Hulett wins eThekwini Surf Pro title to earn WSL World Longboard Tour qualification #GoGirls

Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 kicks off this Friday, the unbeaten Golden Fireballs lead the pack after an exhilarating Power Week 1 with defending champs Free State Crinums right behind. All Photos: NSA

North West Tshukudu is top of the Division 2 standings, with a single loss to the Kingdom Stars in their eight outings.

#gsportNewsletter Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 kicks off tomorrow, and the unbeaten Golden Fireballs lead the pack with defending champs Free State Crinums right behind. Read the full preview on gsport! #TelkomNetballLeague #NetballSA #PowerWeek2 #TelkomStandTall gsport.co.za/telkom-netba...

Captain of Telkom Netball League Contenders North West Flames, Martiné Jordaan, is a student-athlete pursuing Pharmaceutics at the North-West University, and embodies the kind of balance and composure that leaders strive for. All Photos: Supplied

From her goalkeeper position, Flames captain Jordaan sees the game with clarity, and communication is her superpower.

Jordaan: “Focus on the box you’re in. When it’s netball, give it everything. When it’s academics, switch your full focus there.”

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#gsportNewsletter - the Leadership Issue feat. Keneilwe Mathibela from SAFA to FIFA; North West Flames skipper Martiné Jordaan on Leadership as a Student-Athlete at the #TelkomNetballLeague, UCT graduates on balance; and tennis prodigy Lyndsey Phillips aims for the stars #LeadershipEdition

The highly-anticipated Gauteng Derby between the Golden Fireballs and the Jaguars lived up to its hype with the Fireballs claiming bragging rights in an intense encounter on Day 7 at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Friday, 2 May, 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

Tshukudu’s dominance in intercepts and defence saw them pull off a stunning upset against top-of-the-log Tornados.

The Limpopo Baobabs edged the Eastern Cape Aloes 47-48 for their first Division 1 win of the season.

In the #TelkomNetballLeague highly-anticipated Gauteng derby, the Fireballs edged provincial rivals Jaguars in a pulse-pounding clash as Day 7 lived up to its promise of high-octane action at Sun City on Friday #TelkomStandTall #TNLisBack gsport.co.za/fireballs-cl... #NetballSouthAfrica

The Free State Crinums delivered a commanding performance against the North West Flames to lead the 2025 Telkom Netball League Division 1 standings at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Thursday, 1 May, 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

The Golden Fireballs emerged victorious in their fierce match against the Eastern Cape Aloes to remain Division 1’s sole unbeaten team.

The Gauteng Jaguars had a fantastic day, dominating both their fixtures matches against Zambezi Eagles and the Limpopo Baobabs.

Crinums, Fireballs and Jaguars demonstrate superior form while Tornados, Kingdom Stars and the Sunbirds lead the Division 2 log as fatigue starts to exert an impact on results at the #TelkomNetballLeague at Sun City on Thursday #TelkomStandTall #TNLisBack gsport.co.za/crinums-fire...

The Jaguars staged a remarkable comeback to secure a hard-fought 52-50 win over the Southern Stings on Day 5 of the Telkom League at the Sun City Super Bowl outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

After a closely-contested start, the Fireballs outscored the Crinums in the later stages of their match to upset the defending champs.

The Spar Baby Proteas showcased a remarkable performance against the Zambezi Eagles, concluding with a strong victory.

The Jaguars staged a remarkable comeback to secure a hard-fought win over the Southern Stings on Day 5 of the #TelkomNetballLeague, while the Sunbirds exacted a rate upset over the Crinums at Sun City on Wednesday #TelkomStandTall #TNLisBack gsport.co.za/jaguars-roar...

The opening ceremony of the 2025 Telkom Netball League saw government and sporting dignitaries mark the occasion at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West Province, on Monday, 28 April 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

The Golden Fireballs earned a commanding 63-42 victory over the Southern Stings for a more disciplined performance.

Free State Crinums were firmly in control, outplaying the Jaguars in all areas of the court in the final match of the day.

Veteran teams demonstrated their prowess, emerging talents shone brightly, and the revamped Limpopo Lillies team celebrated a memorable win on Day 3 of the #TelkomNetballLeague in Sun City on Monday #TelkomStandTall #TNLisBack @TelkomZA gsport.co.za/defending-ch...

The North West Flames dominated the Jaguars in a thrilling and fast-paced match, winning all four quarters en route to a 60-57 victory in front of their home crowd at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West Province, on Sunday, 27 April 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

The Fireballs continued their TNL winning streak, racking up victories against the Zambezi Eagles and the Spar Baby Proteas 68-35.

The Tornados played a comfortable 51-23 win over the KD Queens to go top of the Division 2 log standings after Sunday.

North West Flames dominated the Jaguars in a thrilling and fast-paced match, winning all four quarters en route to a 60-57 victory to spoil their home crowd at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West Province on Sunday #TelkomStandTall #TNLisBack gsport.co.za/north-west-t... #TelkomNetballLeague

Defending champions Free State Crinums kicked off their Telkom Netball League 2025 campaign defeating the Baby Proteas 58-46 at the tournament’s season commencement, at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West Province, on Saturday, 26 April 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa

North West Flames clashed with the Zambezi Eagles from Zimbabwe, securing a hard-fought 51-46 win.

Kingdom Queens upset Kingdom Stars 47-36 in a thrilling encounter in Day 1’s penultimate tie.

Defending champions Free State Crinums kicked off their #TelkomNetballLeague 2025 campaign defeating the Baby Proteas 58-46 with the tournament’s commencement at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West Province on Saturday
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Netball South Africa in partnership with Telkom, launched the 2025 Telkom Netball League at Southern Sun Sandton on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. All Photo: Supplied

Molokwane: “The Telkom Netball League provides an even bigger platform for seasoned stars and emerging talent to showcase their skills.

President Cecilia Molokwane with NSA Executives, Telkom’s Brand and Communications Executive, Hellen Dinawane, and government officials.

#NetballSouthAfrica in partnership with proud sponsor Telkom was delighted to announce the exciting launch of the 2025 season of the #TelkomNetballLeague in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday #GoGirls gsport.co.za/telkom-netba...