Day 4 of the Telkom Netball League delivered a thrilling mix of upsets, dominating performances, and nail-biting finishes, with the North West Flames and Southern Stings locking horns in a 57-all classic at the Sun City Super Bowl outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
In a match that captivated the audience, the North West Flames and Southern Stings delivered a thrilling and closely contested game that ended in a tie at 57-57 as scores by the quarter first gave the Flames a 1-point advantage before Stings exerted a 1-point lead in the second and third quarters, both teams showcased exceptional skill, drama, and excitement, with every player giving their all on the court in the all-even final result.
A standout moment came when Sian Moore sank a crucial equaliser on the buzzer, displaying nerves of steel and confidence. The Flames’ shooting wasn’t as sharp as the Stings’, but they managed to secure a draw. Both teams had a high penalty count, which could be an area for improvement. Despite this, the match was an entertaining spectacle, with both teams delivering exceptional performances.
The day’s momentum shifted dramatically for Lillies, who earlier edged out Comets 37-35 to notch up their second consecutive win, but later suffered a loss to Tornados, who dominated them 59-23.
In a Division B encounter, KwaZulu Natal’s Kingdom Stars delivered a commanding performance, dominating the Free State Sonoblomo 62-44. This convincing win sets a strong tone for their tournament campaign, showcasing their skill and teamwork.
After a challenging start, the Jaguars finally broke through with their first win, defeating the SPAR Baby Proteas 55-51. This hard-fought3 victory will likely boost the team’s morale and confidence, providing momentum as they move forward.
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Reflecting on the day’s performance and the first win of the tournament, Jaguars Coach Rozanne Matthyse said, “It’s our first win, but it’s not our last. I saw for the first time today that there was a team. They worked together, the defence complemented the attack, and that’s what you want.”
On the hand It was a tough day in the office for the SPAR Baby Proteas who had two matches lined up today one with the Jaguars and one that saw the centre pass at 5pm at the Suncity Super Bowl against the Limpopo Baobabs.
The Baobabs recorded their first win of the tournament (46-59), with Modjadji Ramorwalo showing off her skills and Nokwanda Khumalo impressing with her effortless movement. Ramorwalo’s performance as goal defence was also commendable, as she motivated the team and secured crucial intercepts.
Baobabs coach Emily Mathosa emphasised that her team learned valuable lessons from the match, particularly the importance of perseverance. Ramorwalo’s goal defence was also commendable, motivating the team and securing crucial intercepts.
Baobabs coach Emily Mathosa says her side took away valuable lessons from the match, highlighting the importance of perseverance.
“The match was a great team effort, featuring standout performances from key players like Muhluri, Nompha, and Alix. However, it was a collective effort, and we are focused on building momentum and moving forward with a renewed sense of determination and teamwork,” said Mathosa.
In a closely contested Division B match, Tshukudu emerged victorious over Sunbirds, winning 48-45. Despite some missed opportunities, Tshukudu’s determination and resilience secured a three-goal margin, delighting the home crowd with a thrilling performance.
Day 5 promises more thrilling matches, stunning upsets, and exceptional performances – stay tuned for another action-packed day of netball at the TNL.
Matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 channel 209. Tickets are available on the Netball South Africa (NSA) website here at just R100.
Telkom Netball League Results on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Eastern Cape Comets 35-37 Limpopo Lillies
KD Stars 62-44 Free State Sonoblomo
Gauteng Jaguars 55-51 Spar Baby Proteas
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 45-48 North West Tshukudu
Southern Stings 57-57 North West Flames
KD Queens 44-44 Eastern Cape Comets
Eastern Aloes 36-56 Free State Crinums
Spar Baby Proteas 46-59 Limpopo Baobabs
Limpopo Lillies 23-59 Tornados
Telkom Netball League Results on Monday 28 April 2025
Limpopo Lillies 38-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 56-48 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 59-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 38-45 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 54-47 Eastern Aloes
Golden Fireballs 63-42 Southern Stings
Eastern Cape Comets 31-48 KD Stars
Free State Crinums 59-38 Gauteng Jaguars
Telkom Netball League Results on Sunday 27 April 2025
Golden Fireballs 61-40 Zambezi Eagles
Limpopo Baobabs 34-68 Free State Crinums
Tornados 51-23 KD Queens
Northern Cape Diamonds 27-53 KD Stars
Gauteng Jaguars 57-60 North West Flames
Tshukudu 52-37 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 48-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Limpopo Baobabs 48-52 Southern Stings
Golden Fireballs 68-35 Spar Baby Proteas
Telkom Netball League Results on Saturday 26 April 2025
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 52-45 Free State Sonoblomo
Free State Crinums 58-46 Spar Baby Proteas
Tornados 54-33 Northern Cape Diamonds
North West Flames 51-46 Zambezi Eagles
Golden Fireballs 71-35 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 47-36 KD Kings
Southern Stings 62-34 Eastern Cape Aloe
Telkom Netball League Fixtures on Tuesday 29 April 2025
07:00 Eastern Cape Comets vs Limpopo Lillies
07:00 KD Stars vs Free State Sonoblomo
09:00 Gauteng Jaguars vs SPAR Baby Proteas
11:00 Mpumalanga Sunbirds vs Tshukudu
13:00 Southern Stings vs North West Flames
15:00 KD Queens vs Eastern Cape Comets
17:00 Eastern Aloes vs Free State Crinums
17:00 SPAR Baby Proteas vs Limpopo Baobabs
19:00 Gauteng Jaguars vs Zambezi Eagles
19:00 Limpopo Lillies vs Tornados
Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The North West Flames and Southern Stings locking horns in a 57-all classic on Day 4 of the Telkom Netball League at the Sun City Super Bowl outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: The day’s momentum shifted for Lillies, who edged out Comets to notch up a second consecutive win, but later lost to Tornados.
Photo 3 Caption: In Division B, Kingdom Stars delivered a commanding performance, dominating the Free State Sonoblomo 62-44.
Photo 4 Caption: It was a tough day in the office for the Spar Baby Proteas who went down to the Gauteng Jaguars and the Limpopo Baobabs.
Photo 5 Caption: Tshukudu emerged victorious over Sunbirds despite some missed opportunities in a closely-contested Division B match.
