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.
After a tough start, the Jaguars set the tone for the rest of the match with the defensive trio of Jamie van Wyk, Zane Bodenstein, and Lungile Mthembu shining in the third quarter, making crucial turnovers while Goal Shooter Ine-Marì Venter impressed with 89% shooting accuracy.
“We’re happy with the win, but we’re still working towards our goal. Our process is about building momentum and today was a great step forward. The team’s urgency on attack and connection between players were impressive.”
Gauteng Jaguars Coach, Rozanne Matthyse
Southern Stings coach Dr. Freda Kemp acknowledged that her team is still finding their footing but praised their progress. “We’re still figuring out our combinations, but I’m proud of the team’s progress. We need to minimise mistakes and learn to flow through our gameplay.”
In an invitational battle, the Spar Baby Proteas and Zambezi Eagles faced each other. The youth Proteas showcased a remarkable performance, concluding with a strong victory by a wide margin.
The match began with South Africa leading 19-11 in the first half. However, the opponents mounted a comeback, bringing the score to 31-28 in favour of the South African side by halftime. The third quarter was closely contested, ending with the score tied at 43-43. In the final quarter, the SA U/21 side regained control and secured a convincing victory with a final score of 62-51.
Maria du Raan was exceptional in the goal shooter position, boasting 100% accuracy. The defensive partnership between Ametisse Bandu and Kiara van Eeden was solid. The Baby Proteas’ strong finish and overall performance demonstrate their growing strength as a team. With continued focus on their strategy and teamwork, they look set to make a significant impact in the league.
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The rivalry between Crinums’ Martha Mosoahle-Samm and Fireballs’ Dr. Elsje Jordaan always generates significant interest, and Wednesday evening’s encounter was no exception. In the last match of the day, the two coaches, known for their tactical acumen and leadership, brought their A-game to the match, pushing their teams to new heights.
The presence of experienced assistants, Bongi Msomi (former Spar Protea Captain) with Jordaan and Karla Pretorius (former Vice Captain) with Mosoahle-Samm, added depth and strategic insight to the game. Notably, the Spar Baby Proteas head coach, Precious Mthembu, and her assistant coach, Phumza Maweni, are also former Protea players, highlighting the opportunities and growth potential within the TNL for both current and former players.
The match was a closely contested affair, starting with both teams drawing the first quarter 11-11. However, the Fireballs took control from there, dominating the rest of the game. Here’s the score breakdown: Q1: 11-11, Q2: 28-22 (Fireballs leading by 6) and Q3: 38-35 (Fireballs leading by 3).
The Fireballs’ strong performance in the second, third, and fourth quarters ultimately secured their victory. Their ability to maintain momentum and outscore the Crinums in the later stages of the game was crucial to their win.
In other games that were played earlier in the day, Tshukudu continued their winning streak, dominating Diamonds with a convincing 70-36 victory. This marks their third consecutive win under the guidance of new head coach Vivian Foko, showcasing an impressive start to the tournament.
Sonoblomo secured a nail-biting 46-44 win over Lillies, while the Sunbirds thrashed Comets 57-30 in a one-sided match and, as the competition heats up, fans can expect more thrilling matches at Sun City from this TNL Power Week 1.
Matches are 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 Wednesday, 30 April 2025
North West Tshukudu 70-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 49-47 Eastern Cape Aloes
Free State Sonoblomo 46-44 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 30-57 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Gauteng Jaguars 52-50 Southern Stings
KD Stars 46-37 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 62-51 Zambezi Eagles
North West Flames 64-38 Limpopo Baobabs
North West Tshukudu 53-37 KD Queens
Free State Crinums 45-50 Golden Fireballs
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 Thursday, 1 May 2025
07:00 Mpumalanga Sunbirds vs Limpopo Lillies
08:00 Southern Stings vs Spar Baby Proteas
09:00 Gauteng Jaguars vs Zambezi Eagles
10:00 Tornados vs Free State Sonoblomo
11:00 Northern Cape Diamonds vs Eastern Cape Comets
12:00 North West Flames vs Free State Crinums
14:00 Eastern Cape Aloes vs Golden Fireballs
16:00 KD Stars vs North West Tshukudu
16:00 Southern Stings vs Zambezi Eagles
18:00 KD Queens vs Mpumalanga Sunbirds
18:00 Gauteng Jaguars vs Limpopo Baobabs
Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: 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
Photo 2 Caption: After a closely-contested start, the Fireballs outscored the Crinums in the later stages of their match to upset the defending champs.
Photo 3 Caption: The Spar Baby Proteas showcased a remarkable performance against the Zambezi Eagles, concluding with a strong victory.
Photo 4 Caption: North West Tshukudu dominating the Diamonds to continue their winning streak with a third consecutive win.
Photo 5 Caption: Sonoblomo secured a nail-biting win over Lillies, and fans can expect more thrilling matches from the TNL as the competition heats up.
