Following the highly successful and biggest Males National Championships to date, Netball South Africa is proud to announce the selection of standout players from the tournament.
The Men’s National Senior squad, Under 23 squad, and the Men’s FAST5 team have been revealed, showcasing the immense talent displayed throughout the competition.
Particularly exciting is the announcement of the Men’s FAST5 Team, which will represent South Africa at the FAST5 Netball World Series in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 9-10 November 2024. The team will once again face off against netball giants Australia and New Zealand. Last year, New Zealand’s Net Blacks secured their second consecutive FAST5 World Series title, overcoming their fierce rivals, Australia.
Notably, Shane Labuschagne of South Africa was crowned the Sky Fans’ Player of the Series in 2023 for his exceptional long-range shooting, a fan-favorite highlight of the tournament.
With the announcement of these talented squads, Netball South Africa is confident in the potential for even greater success on the global stage. We are immensely proud of our players and wish them the best as they continue to raise the bar for men’s netball.
SA FAST5 Men’s Team
William Lethoko (Gauteng), Shane Labuschagne (Gauteng), Eugene Sinxesi (Gauteng), Fred Damons (Western Cape), Sibongakonke Vava (KwaZulu-Natal), Itumeleng Mohanoe (Gauteng), Niabulo Nekhavhambe (Gauteng), Sicelo Gamede (Gauteng), Edward Manyathela (Limpopo) and Vukile Zulu (KwaZulu-Natal).
Non-Travellers
Lutendo Maiwashe (Gauteng), Gavin Peters (Western Cape)
Team Management
Neville Chapepa (Head Coach), Themba Ntuli (Assistant Coach), Ollen Mampuru (Team Manager), Matome Seroto (Physiotherapist)
South African Men’s National Squad
Sibongakonke Vava (Ethekwini), Shane Labuschagne (Ekurhuleni), Lutendo Maiwashe (Johannesburg), Eugene Sinxesi (Johannesburg), Fred Damons (Cape Town), Siphiwe Dlamini (Amajuba), Dave Chinonso (Nelson Mandela Bay), Thabang Lebea (Capricorn), Gavin Peters (Cape Town), Juan van den Heever (Ekurhuleni), Kwandile Sithole (Johannesburg), Siboniso Magwaza (Ethekwini), Lwazi Nzama (Johannesburg), Romeo Nacaku (West Rand), Sithembiso Zikhali (Johannesburg), Simphiwe Mthethwa (Zululand), Sandiso Zulu (Ethekwini), Edward Manyathela (Capricorn), Lungani Nyawo (Tshwane), Sicelo Gamede (Ekurhuleni), Itumeleng Mohanoe (West Rand), Vladimir Sefala (Capricorn), Vukile Zulu (Ethekwini), Ralton McKenzie (Johannesburg) and Roderick Fredericks (Cape Winelands).
South African Under 23 Men’s Squad
Kalushi Legoabe (Capricorn), Mxolisi Xulu (King Cetshwayo), Siyabonga Matenjwa (Ethekwini), William Lethoko (West Rand), Mbuyelo Dzumeri (Bojanala), Sabelo Sibuyi (Johannesburg), Onele Tshemese (Cape Town), Khotso Moholi (West Rand), Layton Maqungwane (Tshwane), Kwazikwakhe Mthabela (Ilembe), Samuel Mogudi (Cape Town), Mthobisi Zulu (Ilembe), Zingisa Cacana (Ethekwini), Bonang Mchamba (Tshwane), Vusimuzi Mkhuma (Sedibeng), Qinisane Chenge (Ilembe), Sbongimpilo Makhoba (Johannesburg), Kabelo Mahalane (Waterberg), Zimu Mbungwana (West Rand), Thato Rammone (Capricorn), Brandon van Wyk (Tshwane), Sihlesenkosi Nxumalo (King Cetshwayo), Given Lunene (Bojanala), Njabulo Nekhavhambe (Ekurhuleni) and Ishmat van Reenen (Cape Town).