Netball South Africa, in partnership with proud sponsors, Telkom on Tuesday announced the exciting return of the Telkom Netball League.
Africa’s largest franchise Netball competition officially gets under way on Saturday, 26 April with the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province confirmed as the officially hosts of this year’s edition.
We've set the tone for a season filled with passion, purpose, and possibility. The journey to the crown begins here. 👸#TNL2025 #TelkomNetballLeague #TelkomStandTall #PossibleBeginsHere pic.twitter.com/IgooM1ZeJ2
— @TelkomZA (@TelkomZA) April 8, 2025
SPAR, Netball South Africa’s longest-standing sponsor have been a proud associates sponsor of the League since its inception eleven years ago.
As a result of its ever-growing magnitude, the Telkom Netball League remains Africa’s premier franchise netball tournament and continues to be an exciting platform for the showcasing of the best Netball talent.
Supported by a strong partnership between Netball South Africa and proud sponsors Telkom, this year’s edition promises to be bigger and better, along with two exciting additional teams, the SPAR Baby Proteas (South Africa’s U-21) as well as invitational side, Zimbabwe.
The inclusion of the Baby Proteas reflects both Netball South Africa and Telkom’s joint and unwavering commitment to developing the sport and providing young talent with a platform to showcase its ability.
This year’s edition will also be of great significance for the Baby Proteas, as the team gears up for the Netball World Youth Cup campaign in Gibraltar later this year.
THREE POWER WEEKS
As in previous editions, the Telkom Netball League will be held over three action packed Power Weeks, with the backing of the Bojanala Municipality:
The first edition officially gets under way between 26 April - 4 May at the Sun City Superbowl, where fans can expect high-octane netball action.
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— Basadi in Action (@BasadiAction) April 8, 2025
2025 #TelkomNL will take place in North West at the Sun City Resort 🏝️
The first power week starts on 26 April - 4 May
🎟️Ticket information will be shared soon by @Netball_SA @TelkomZA #TNL2025 pic.twitter.com/b9fhNZQG70
The Second Power Week resumes between 13-17 June, with the last edition scheduled for 14-20 July to determine who will be crowned champions.
Four-time champions, Free State Crinums will be looking at defending their Division A title, while KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom Stars are set to prove themselves once again after missing out on the promotion to Division A following their loss to Limpopo Baobabs.
Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated season, Netball South Africa President, Cecilia Molokwane, expressed excitement about the growth of the league.
This is how you launch a league!
— @TelkomZA (@TelkomZA) April 8, 2025
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“This season, the Telkom Netball League provides an even bigger platform for both seasoned stars and emerging talent to showcase their skills. As Netball SA, we are proud to be associated with a league that remains committed to developing the next generation of netball champions, ensuring that every player has the opportunity to shine on the national stage.”
“This season, we are thrilled to introduce a ground-breaking addition to the TNL league — the SPAR Baby Proteas will compete as the 17th team in preparation for the upcoming Netball Youth World Cup,” Molokwane added.
“This will make this season’s TNL even bigger, as it will now be themed around the ‘Road to Gibraltar’ - a Netball SA campaign that aims to celebrate the journey of the SPAR Baby Proteas towards the Netball Youth World Cup 2025. The participation of the Baby Proteas in this year’s league marks a significant milestone in their development - providing them with invaluable experience and a solid foundation for success on the world stage.”
The Netball Family all together for the launch of the 2025 Telkom Netball League! 🤝
— Netball South Africa (@Netball_SA) April 8, 2025
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The NSA President’s sentiments were echoed by Telkom’s Brand and Communications Executive, Hellen Dinawane, saying that the Telkom Netball League underscores the telecoms company’s invested efforts into making a difference in South African communities through the strong impact of Netball.
“The Telkom Netball League signifies a strong and mutually beneficial partnership that Telkom continues to enjoy with Netball South Africa. Through this partnership, Telkom continues to effectively demonstrate its commitment to serving and making a positive impact to the lives of young and aspiring Netball players. We look forward to yet another exciting, but more importantly impactful Telkom Netball League season” said Dinawane.
With less than a month to go before the much-anticipated showdown in the North West, fans can look forward to electrifying matches and fan engaging activities.
Netball South Africa will soon confirm fixtures, ticketing details as well as broadcast schedules in due course.