Division 1 log leaders Golden Fireballs completed a whitewash as the Telkom Netball League’s Power Week 2 concluded, marking the end of an exciting and action-packed week at Sun City Sun Park, outside Rustenburg in the North West Province, on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Led by coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan, the Gauteng-based team continued their winning streak in the TNL, building on their impressive performances by dominated the Zambezi Eagles by a margin of 50-41 to solidify their position at the top of the league table.
Goalkeeper Cornelia Mupenda was outstanding, earning her fourth Player of the Match award of the season, with her exceptional defensive skills instrumental in the Fireballs’ victory which sealed their Division 1 log standings advantage.
In their match, the Southern Stings secured a commanding 66-51 victory against the Eastern Cape Aloes, showcasing tenacity throughout the match. Although the Aloes improved significantly in the second half, especially after introducing Kaylin Coetzer in the shooting position and Princess Kanetsi in the circle, they were unable to bridge the gap with the Stings.
The Stings delivered an impressive performance, boasting an 89% shooting percentage compared to the Aloes’ 75%, with both teams were nearly equal in terms of intercepts for a closely-contested defensive match.
Aloes’ coach, Sameisha Esau, acknowledged her team’s effort: “I’m extremely proud of my girls for their determination and resilience. Despite being down by 20 goals, we managed to close the gap to 14, demonstrating our team’s fighting spirit.”
“I commend their effort, especially given our limited practice time. However, we need to focus on reducing turnovers, capitalising on opportunities, and refining our centre passes.”
Eastern Cape Aloes Coach, Sameisha Esau
Stings’ coach, Dr. Freda Kemp, stated, “I’m thrilled with our performance, and we accomplished what we set out to do by earning two points. Our focus will be on correcting our mistakes, improving our precision, and fine-tuning our strategies. With a lot of work ahead, we aim to stay in the top four for the final leg.”
Lauren Adendorf, the goalkeeper for the Southern Stings, was named Player of the Match for her outstanding play.
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The North West Flames played the penultimate match of the day, starting it off with a battle where the Limpopo Baobabs initially led by a goal after the first two quarters, but the Flames made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter, outscoring them 18-11 goals.
Alix Horn’s standout defence helped turn the tide for the Flames, while Christi-Mari Coetzee, named Player of the Match, and Martiné Jordaan excelled in the shooting circle. Despite the Baobabs’ nine intercepts and strong defence, the Flames’ scoring, including critical shots from Sunel Smit, resulted in their come-from-behind 48-59 victory.
“The team’s character shone through tonight. Once they gained momentum, they believed in themselves and pushed through. Consistency is key, and the ladies showed improvement.”
North West Flames Coach, Elsunet Du Plessis
Baobabs’ coach Emily Mathosa remarked, “After a solid first half, we lost focus and didn’t capitalise on our momentum. We need to maintain our intensity, especially in the last quarter. I believe my team can bounce back and perform better next time.”
An exhilarating final match of the day between North West Tshukudu and the KwaZulu-Natal’s Kingdom Stars kept everyone on the edge of their seats before ending in a dramatic 46-46 draw.
KD Stars’ coach, Nompumelelo Mthembu, felt mixed emotions, acknowledging a strong start but noting that unnecessary pressure disrupted their plan. Despite this, the team showcased resilience, with standout players Thulisile Maduna and Nozipho Ntshangase making a significant impact.
Mthembu reflected, “The game was tough, and we started strong. We’d planned to feed the ball to our shooters, but at times, we hesitated.”
“Despite the setback, we have time to regroup and work on our composure and confidence. For the third leg, we’ll focus on attacking with poise and trusting our shooters to make their shots. We need them to be confident and decisive, not hesitant.”
Kingdom Stars Coach, Nompumelelo Mthembu
Tshukudu’s coach, Vivian Foko, expressed pride in her team’s fighting spirit, even while fielding only 10 players due to injuries. The introduction of Jeane Visser on defence helped strengthen their strategy, while Anri Liebenberg performed well under the posts.
“I’m so proud of my team’s effort tonight. They worked incredibly hard, and it’s a testament to their dedication,” said Foko.
“I reminded them that they’re here because they’re capable of handling pressure. Looking ahead to the third leg, I know it’ll be tough, so I’ll be preparing intensively to ensure we’re ready.”
North West Tshukudu Coach, Vivian Foko
Meanwhile, The Comets, Sonoblomo, and KD Queens all faced defeats upon returning home. Teams will now refine their strategies in preparation for Power Week 3, set for July 14-20, 2025.
You can catch the action live on SuperSport Variety 4 channel 209 or check out the Netball South Africa website for fixtures and updates.
Telkom Netball League Results on Tuesday 17 June, 2025
Eastern Cape Comets 37-43 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 41-50 Golden Fireballs
Free State Sonoblomo 39-61 Tornados
Eastern Cape Aloes 51-66 Southern Stings
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 49-48 Kingdom Queens
Limpopo Baobabs 48-59 North West Flames
North West Tshukudu 46-46 Kingdom Stars
Telkom Netball League Results on Monday 16 June, 2025
SA U21 45-41 Limpopo Baobabs
Limpopo Lillies 47-37 Eastern Cape Comets
Tornados 49-40 Kingdom Stars
Golden Fireballs 51-47 Gauteng Jaguars
North West Tshukudu 44-46 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
SA U21 49-52 Southern Stings
Free State Crinums 70-42 North West Flames
Telkom Netball League Results on Sunday 15 June, 2025
Free State Crinums 62-38 Eastern Cape Aloes
Northern Cape Diamonds 41-66 Free State Sonoblomo
Kingdom Queens 53-35 Limpopo Lillies
Limpopo Baobabs 38-63 Golden Fireballs
Tornados 58-35 Eastern Cape Comets
Eastern Cape Aloes 49-54 North West Flames
Southern Stings 49-61 Gauteng Jaguars
Telkom Netball League Results on Sunday 14 June, 2025
Limpopo Lillies 25-58 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
SA U21 38-59 Gauteng Jaguars
Limpopo Baobabs 41-53 Eastern Cape Aloes
Free State Sonoblomo 57-64 North West Tshukudu
Kingdom Stars 56-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Golden Fireballs 47-41 Free State Crinums
Zambezi Eagles 64-62 North West Flames
Telkom Netball League Results on Friday 13 June, 2025
Limpopo Lillies 40-56 North West Tshukudu
Kingdom Queens 56-39 Northern Cape Diamonds
Tornados 52-40 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Limpopo Baobabs 45-76 Gauteng Jaguars
Zambezi Eagles 54-59 Free State Crinums
North West Flames 50-69 Southern Stings
Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: Division 1 log leaders Golden Fireballs completed a whitewash as the Telkom Netball League’s Power Week 2 concluded, marking the end of an exciting and action-packed week at Sun City on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Division 2 log leaders Tornados ended Power Week 2 powerfully with a 39-61 win over Free State Sonoblomo.
Photo 3 Caption: Southern Stings flexed their on-court prowess with a 51-66 victory over Division 1’s Eastern Cape Aloes.
Photo 4 Caption: The Mpumalanga Sunbirds squeaked through with an exciting 49-48 win over KZN’s Kingdom Queens on Tuesday.
Photo 5 Caption: The Limpopo Baobabs worked hard but eventually conceded a 48-59 loss to homegirls North West Flames.
