Netball South Africa is proud to announce the selection of top talent across the U/17, U/18 and U/19 divisions, following a successful 2025 Telkom National Netball Championships. These squads represent the next generation of stars, identified for their outstanding performances, teamwork, and commitment to the game.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to South African Schools Netball, the participating teams, players, coaches, team managers, and officials who contributed to the success of the championships held at DF Malan High School in the Western Cape from 6–11 July 2025. Your dedication, spirit, and sportsmanship continue to elevate the standard of the sport in our country.
Congratulations to all the selected players — from the SA Schools U/17 team to the U/19 TNC and development squads. Each name on these lists reflects a journey of discipline, perseverance, and passion. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed.
U19 Squad
Cara Els (Cape Winelands)
Simone Dry (Cape Winelands)
Sbongakonke Mdletshe (Zululand)
Vina Mokgatle (Gauteng Schools)
Kgomotso Maleho (Johannesburg)
Boitumelo Mokoena (Johannesburg)
Kubura Abubakar (Johannesburg)
Nonkazimlo Jaji (Harry Gwala)
Buhle Sondzaba (Harry Gwala)
Mbali Diphoko (Harry Gwala)
Liane Van Lochem (Dr KK)
Amia Roux (Dr KK)
Zoe Damondse (Dr KK)
Mbalenhle Radebe (Johannesburg)
Minette Boshoff (Tshwane)
Arette Burger (Tshwane)
Jade Atkins (Tshwane)
Chana Cronje (West Rand)
Kristi Koekemoer (Tshwane)
Zoe Valentyn (Western Cape Schools)
Sune Barnard (Gauteng Schools)
Simphiwe Baloyi (Tshwane)
Owami Muhuki (Zululand)
Esinalo Ntlatywa (Ilembe)
Grace Daley (Ethekwini)
Keira Pienaar (Johannesburg)
Kayla Venancio (Gauteng Schools)
Catelyn Nelson (Cape Winelands)
Sade Ligwa (Cape Town Schools)
Mbalenhle Radebe (Johannesburg)
U19 Development Squad
Joy Ann Dampies (Sarah Baartman)
Larissa Van Deventer (Johannesburg)
Kwela Lungile (Sekhukhune)
Fortune Cleutus-Okolo (Tshwane)
Khethukuthula Nkosi (Tshwane)
Naviera Gunn (Sarah Baartman)
Avuzwa Zamxaka (Sarah Baartman)
Johanne Lamprecht (Dr KK)
Lebogang Kgophane (Sekhukhune)
Kamogelo Molefe (Dr KK)
Makayla Edgecomb (Johannesburg)
Akhona Motha (Zululand)
Amanhle Mbatha (Johannesburg)
Amahle Sikhakhane (Harry Gwala)
Surie Koetze (Cape Winelands)
Zoe Smit (Gauteng Schools)
Aphile Jchoon (Gauteng Schools)
Hayley Jose (Johannesburg)
Sibulele Sisilana (Eastern Cape Schools)
U19 Individual Awards
Best Shooter: Kabura Abubakar (Johannesburg)
Best Defender: Amia Roux (Dr Kenneth Kaunda)
Best Mid Court Player: Jade Atkins (Tshwane)
Player of the Tournament: Boitumelo Mokoena (Johannesburg)
U18 Individual Awards
Best Shooter: Emelia Vorster (Free State)
Best Defender: Kimberley Amiras (Gauteng)
Best Mid Court Player: Kyna Philander (Western Cape)
Player of the Tournament: Kimberley Amiras (Gauteng)
U17 Individual Awards
Best Shooter: Emily Lourens (Western Cape)
Best Defender: Eloné Dippenaar (Western Cape)
Best Mid Court Player: Bokamoso Segele (Gauteng)
Player of the Tournament: Emily Lourens (Western Cape)
U17 Top35 Players
Tachin Adams (Western Cape)
Haylene Blankenberg (North West)
Monique De Beer (Western Cape)
Elizabeth De Jager (Western Cape)
Eloné Dippenaar (Western Cape)
Kereshne Goliath (Eastern Cape)
Andrea Greyling (Free State)
Kylie Klaasen (Eastern Cape)
Nonkululeko Limako (Gauteng)
Anika Loubser (Western Cape)
Emily Lourens (Western Cape)
Unathi Mahlangu (Gauteng)
Nthabiseng Makgatho (Limpopo)
Zasembo Mkhize (KwaZulu-Natal)
Olubanzi Mlangeni (Limpopo)
Nthabiseng Mokone (Limpopo)
Thelma Moloi (Mpumalanga)
Ayanda Moriri (Limpopo)
Anja Mostert (Western Cape)
Shongi Mthembi (Limpopo)
Naledi Nonyana (Gauteng)
Rouxlé Roux (Western Cape)
Emma Rae Schoombee (KwaZulu-Natal)
Bokamoso Segele (Gauteng)
Rixongile Shivuri (Limpopo)
Mikha Singh (Gauteng)
Anja Smit (Western Cape)
Miné Smit (Western Cape)
Mari Snyman (Western Cape)
Lukho Soga (Eastern Cape)
Mathlatsi Thabane (Mpumalanga)
Nicola Van Heerden (Western Cape)
Arne Van Tonder (Gauteng)
Annabel Vollgraaf (Western Cape)
Karla Vorster (Western Cape)
List of players selected into the SA Schools Netball U17 Team
Emily Lourens (Western Cape)
Anja Smit (Western Cape)
Kylie Klaasen (Eastern Cape)
Naledi Nonyana (Gauteng)
Anja Mostert (Western Cape)
Thelma Moloi (Mpumalanga)
Shongi Mthembi (Limpopo)
Bokamoso Segele (Gauteng)
Unathi Mahlangu (Gauteng)
Nicola Van Heerden (Western Cape)
Eloné Dippenaar (Western Cape)
Rixongile Shivuri (Limpopo)
Coach: Marli Nel (Mpumalanga)
Manager: Ntwanano Phakula (Limpopo)
Umpire: Elisma Lombaard (Free State)
U18 Top35 Players
Iselle Acker (Western Cape)
Kimberley Amiras (Gauteng)
Suné Barnard (Gauteng)
Shiloh Berardelli (Gauteng)
Sumila Bingwa (Free State)
Zinthle Bothile (North West)
Nisokinle Bukosini (KwaZulu-Natal)
Skyla Eley (KwaZulu-Natal)
Keevy-Ann Fourie (Free State)
Danelle Grobler (Mpumalanga)
Njabilo Hlophe (Western Cape)
Lola Klijnstra (KwaZulu-Natal)
Lemoni Joubert (Mpumalanga)
Georgia Leppan (Gauteng)
Leanne Liebenberg (Limpopo)
Dudu Malindi (Gauteng)
Giselle Maritz (Gauteng)
Chris-Marie Marx (Western Cape)
Nienke McKay (Eastern Cape)
Vinah Mokgatle (Gauteng)
Junicke Newman (Western Cape)
Hlengiwe Ngcobo (Gauteng)
Primrose Ngwenya (Gauteng)
Keyana Philander (Western Cape)
Minieke Serfontein (Western Cape)
Cwengile Silandela (Western Cape)
Lichwayito Tshandu (Eastern Cape)
Sibabalwe Tutu (Western Cape)
Zoë Vallentyn (Western Cape)
Marli Van Der Merwe (Free State)
Kayla Venancio (Gauteng)
Marcia Venter (Western Cape)
Janie Visser (Western Cape)
Emilia Vorster (Free State)
Sophia Wium (Western Cape)
Officials selected for the U16s
Coach: Talja Venter (Gauteng)
Manager: Cherné Siljeur (Northern Cape)
Umpire: Sifikile Zawana (Eastern Cape)
Umpire to Singapore: Kgalalelo Morwe
