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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. The post Road to Sydney 2027 Runs Through Nairobi as Africa Cup Fixtures Land appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Karla Pretorius at Peace with Perfect Farewell and Ready for the Coaching Chapter appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Martha Lungu-Sichone and Malebo Raditladi-Nkgakile Build the Structure Behind Africa Netball’s Growth appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Kamogelo Maseko to Lead Fresh Spar Proteas Squad to Africa Netball Cup appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Sigi Burger Sinks the Winner as Cape Town Claim National Netball Crown appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Donné Breytenbach Claims South Africa’s First Judo Medal in Glasgow appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Tayla Kavanagh Breaks 15 Minutes to Storm to 5000m PB in Games Debut appeared first on gsport4girls.
Lara van Niekerk defended her 50m breaststroke title for Team SA's first women's gold of the Games, with Aimee Canny's national record silver, Danika Vyncke's African record silver and a 78-30 netball rout of Northern Ireland crowning an unforgettable Tuesday. The post Lara van Niekerk Gold Crowns a Five-Medal Night at Tollcross appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Aimee Canny Claims Silver as Olivia Nel Breaks National Record for Bronze appeared first on gsport4girls.
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. The post Team South Africa Netballers Power Past Malawi in Glasgow 2026 Pool A Opener appeared first on gsport4girls.
South Africa's women are on the board at Glasgow 2026 as Aimee Canny, Rebecca Meder, Erin Gallagher and Olivia Nel claimed 4x100m freestyle relay bronze in an African record at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday. The post South Africa’s Women Open Their Glasgow 2026 Medal Account with Relay Bronze appeared first on gsport4girls.
#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. The post Berto Mnikina on Fight, Fatherhood and Harry Gwala’s Golden Turnaround appeared first on gsport4girls.
Harry Gwala are under-19 A champions after dethroning two-time winners Tshwane A 36-29 on finals day at the 2026 Telkom Netball Championships in Boksburg, where Oaks, Tshwane B and Tshwane C also lifted titles. The post Harry Gwala End Tshwane A Reign to Claim Telkom Netball Championships U19 A Crown in Boksburg appeared first on gsport4girls.
