Netball South Africa has announced the Protea Warriors and U23 Men’s National Squads following the conclusion of the 2026 Men’s National Netball Championships, held at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha from 5–9 October 2026.
Following five days of competition and an impressive display of talent, skill and dedication, selectors have named 29 Senior players and 28 U23 players in their respective national squads. Letter announcing National Mal…
The selections recognise players who impressed throughout the national championships and form part of the continued development and strengthening of South Africa’s men’s national netball programme.
U23 Men’s National Squad
- Henno Beukes — Eden
- Siboniso Gumede — eThekwini
- Tlotlego Makokoe — West Rand
- Sboniso Gumede — Capricorn
- Njabulo Maseko — Ehlanzeni
- Tebogo Moloi — Mangaung
- Quen Viljoen — Sedibeng
- Mthobisi Zulu — eThekwini
- Thapelo Letsoalo — Capricorn
- Sabelo Sibuyi — Johannesburg
- Bright Makhavele — Sarah Baartman
- Lebogang Mashego — Johannesburg
- Esona Ndondo — Joe Gqabi
- Khontso Moholi — Ekurhuleni
- Bayanda Mbebe — Nelson Mandela Bay
- Blessing Phiri — Mangaung
- Ntuthuko Daki — eThekwini
- Katleho Rotobane — Mangaung
- Ntando Mahlangu — Johannesburg
- Siyabulela Mpinda — Sedibeng
- Linamandla Billy — Sarah Baartman
- Liyema Bambata — Buffalo City
- Timothy Nhlokwana — Ekurhuleni
- Nkosi Kubeka — Sedibeng
- Siyamthanda Ntikitiki — Buffalo City
- Ntando Kubeka — Ekurhuleni
- Kalushi Legoabe — Capricorn
- Tshwarelo Monyai — West Rand
The U23 squad comprises 28 players selected following the national championships.
Protea Warriors National Squad
- Thapelo Letsoalo — Capricorn
- Njabulo Maseko — Ehlanzeni
- Lutendo Maiwashe — Johannesburg
- William Lethoko — West Rand
- Eugene Sinxesi — Johannesburg
- Shane Labuschagne — Ekurhuleni
- Itumeleng Mohanoe — West Rand
- Sabelo Sibuyi — Johannesburg
- Chinonso Dave — Nelson Mandela Bay
- Romeo Nqcaku — West Rand
- Sibongakonke Vava — eThekwini
- Lwazi Nzama — Johannesburg
- Thabang Lebea — Capricorn
- Phillip Ntsoelengoe — West Rand
- Zimi Mbungwana — West Rand
- Kwandile Sithole — Johannesburg
- Samuel Mogudi — Johannesburg
- Qiniso Gwala — eThekwini
- Lungani Nyawo — Ekurhuleni
- Juan van den Heever — Ekurhuleni
- Edward Manyathela — Capricorn
- Prosperity Magagula — Johannesburg
- Njabulo Nekhavhambe — West Rand
- Jabu Dlamini — Johannesburg
- Sizwe Mahlaba — Mangaung
- Vukile Zulu — eThekwini
- Kalushi Legoabe — Capricorn
- Sicelo Gamede — Ekurhuleni
- Tshwarelo Monyai — West Rand
The Protea Warriors national squad features 29 players drawn from districts across the country.
Netball South Africa congratulates all 57 players on their selection following a highly competitive week in Gqeberha.
The announcement marks another important step in the continued growth of the men’s game, with the selected players now forming part of the national Senior and U23 structures.
Congratulations to every player selected and to the districts they represent.
