Netball South Africa
| Sport | Netball |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | South Africa |
| Abbreviation | NSA |
| Affiliation | World Netball Africa Netball |
| Location | 846 Park Street Arcadia, Pretoria South Africa |
| President | Cecilia Molokwane |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Netball South Africa is the main governing body for netball in South Africa. It is affiliated to World Netball and Africa Netball. It is responsible for organising and administering the South Africa national netball team, the South Africa men's national netball team, the Diamond Challenge and the Telkom Netball League, as well as numerous other leagues and competitions for junior and youth teams. Its headquarters are based in Arcadia, Pretoria.[1][2][3]
History
Early years
In 1951, the all-white South African Women's Netball Association was established. In 1957, their president represented South Africa at the inaugural International Netball Conference in London. In 1960, South Africa were founder members of the International Federation of Netball Associations.[4][5]
Post apartheid era
In 1992, with the end sporting boycott during the apartheid era, Netball South Africa became the new governing body for netball in South Africa.[1] In 2000, the NSA was criticised by a Parliament of South Africa committee for being "too old and too white."[6]
Controversy
In April 2025, World Netball suspended Netball SA president Cecilia Molokwane. Netball South Africa then appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, facing criticism for lengthy delays in releasing audited financial reports, and over unexplained expenses relating to the R90 million grants awarded for the hosting of the 2023 Netball World Cup.[7][8]
Executive Management
| Role | Occupier | Years |
|---|---|---|
| President | Cecilia Molokwane[9] | |
| Vice President | Mami Diale | |
| CEO | Modiegi Komane[10] | 2023– |
| Director of Selections | Ivy Khumalo | |
| Director of Demarcation and Structures | Claudine Claassen | |
| Director of Coaching | Annelie Lucas |
Source:[1]
References
- ^ a b c "About Netball South Africa". netball-sa.co.za. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Need to get in touch with us?". netball-sa.co.za. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Netball South Africa Annual Report 2021/22" (PDF). netball-sa.co.za. November 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "All England Netball Association: History" (PDF). sportfocus.com. 13 May 2002. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Netball World Cup: an untold black sport history of South Africa". theconversation.com. 25 July 2023. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Netball: Turmoil as SA netball heads roll". www.nzherald.co.nz. 30 June 2000. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Botton, Wesley (22 April 2025). "An 'embarrassment' and a 'mess': Netball SA taken to task by parliament". The Citizen. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ Malepa, Tiisetso. "Missing millions from Netball World Cup allegedly behind Molokwane's suspension". City Press. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "SPAR Renews Sponsorship of Netball South Africa". www.spar.co.za. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Netball SA appoints new Chief Executive Officer Modiegi Komane". gsport.co.za. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.