With the Telkom Netball League kicking off in just 5 days, Netball Junkie wanted to provide a list of all the squads that will be competing in the tournament this year! This will be the 10th edition of the TNL, with Telkom signing as the named partner for another three years.
The teams comprise of 16 players – 12 of which are travelling players and 4 of which are non-travelling players.
The 2023 edition of TNL will be played in Polokwane’s Ngwako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex from 27 April to 1 May 2023 and Pretoria’s Heartfelt Arena from 2 June to 1 July 2023.
Netball Junkie aims to keep this article as up-to-date as possible and will update information as and when it is released.
Here Are The Division One Squads:
GAUTENG GOLDEN FIREBALLS
The winners of last year’s TNL see 7 players leaving the squad and 4 new players entering the squad.
Ins: Tshina Mdau (Jaguars), Jeante Strydom (Kingdom Stars), Shani Mokkan (Sunbirds), Anje Visser
Outs: Monique Reyneke-Meyer (Saracens Mavericks), Tarle Mathe (Injury), Chante Louw, Pamela Chukwu, Londeka Buthelezi, Simone van Reenen, Beverly Dithlake
2023 Gauteng Golden Fireballs Squad:
- Nomfundo Mngomezulu
- Owethu Ngubane
- Jessica du Plessis
- Tinita van Dyk
- Bongiwe Msomi
- Monica Gomases
- Tshina Mdau
- Shani Mokkan
- Milla Coetzee
- Boitumelo Mahloko
- Anje Visser
- Jeante Strydom
- Panashe Chiringa
- Tyla Prost
- Giada Prinsloo
- Nombulelo Kgang
Coach: Elsje Jordaan
Assistant Coach: Nomsa Zungu
Team Manager: Tasneem Casoojee
Physiotherapist: Michelle J Bester
GAUTENG JAGUARS
The runners-up of the TNL 2022 season lost 4 players but gained 6 new players for 2023.
Ins: Kylie van Wyk, Lerato Mthimkhulu, Phophi Nematangari, Luca Keun, Sinethemba Maseko, Lerato Dumbu
Outs: Marlize de Bruin, Mbali Ntuli, Tshina Mdau (Golden Fireballs), Simone le Roux
2023 Gauteng Jaguars Squad:
- Alice Kennon
- Nonsikelelo Mazibuko
- Chantelle Swart
- Kamogelo Maseko
- Izette Griesel
- Kylie van Wyk
- Lungile Mthembu (VC)
- Lerato Mthumkhulu
- Melodine Jacobs
- Jamie van Wyk (VC)
- Nokwanda Khumalo
- Jasmine Ziegelmeier (C)
- Phophi Nematangari
- Luca Keun
- Sinethembu Maseko
- Lerato Dumbu
Coach: Rozanne Matthyse
Assistant Coach: Judy Rathethe
Team Manager: Tshepiso Poki
Physiotherapist: Anna Coetzee
FREE STATE CRINUMS
The bronze medalists from 2022 see 5 new players (including SPAR Protea Lefébre Rademan) and see 5 players leaving the club.
Ins: Lefébre Rademan (Celtic Dragons), Buhle Nyemba, Karla Victor, Dorcas Madimabe, Molebheng Madibo
Outs: Claudia van den Bergh, Bianca de Wee, Sikholiwe Mdletshe, Jade Evita Lemmetjies, Sizeka Adoons
2023 Free State Crinums Squad:
- Ané Retief (C)
- Refiloe Nketsa
- Lefébre Rademan (VC)
- Buhle Nyemba
- Xandri Fourie
- Sheneca Smith
- Khanyisa Chawane (VC)
- Karla Victor
- Reratilwe Letsoalo
- Liamé de Lange
- Rolene Streutker
- Dorcas Madimabe
- Molebheng Madibo
- Sinothando Zimema
- Alyssa Trahms
- Pheladi Mametja
Coach: Marta Mosoahle-Samm
Assistant Coach: Karin Venter
Manager: Zodwa Makhanya
Physiotherapist: Narita du Toit
WESTERN CAPE SOUTHERN STINGS
The Western Cape Southern Stings lost an astonishing 8 players but gained a massive 9 players including SPAR Protea, Phumza Maweni.
Ins: Phumza Maweni (Team Bath), Rochelle Rossouw (Tornados), Adri Kannemeyer (Tornados), Danielle van Niewenhuizen, Zané Bodenstein, Semelian Lombard, Renisha Daniels (Tornados), Amber Cooper, Ansue Smit
Outs: Roche de Reuck, Danelle Lochner, Caleigh Stuart, Anke Uys, Janke Visagie, Melanie Carsten, Rieze Straeuli (Kingdom Stars), Jodee Johannes
2023 Western Cape Southern Stings Squad:
- Shannen Bartlett
- Phumza Maweni (VC)
- Mandolene Hermanus (VC)
- Syntiche Kabuya
- Nerine Koopman
- Nichole Taljaard (C)
- Sian Moore
- Nicola Smith
- Rochelle Rossouw
- Adri Kannemeyer
- Danielle van Niewenhuizen
- Zane Bodenstein
- Semelian Lombard
- Renisha Daniels
- Amber Cooper
- Ansue Smit
Coach: Nicolene Martin
Assistant Coach: Nadene Scherman
Team Manager: Vivienne Kearns
Physiotherapist: Greshne van Wyk
NORTH WEST FLAMES
Not too many changes for the Flames, with 4 new players and 5 players leaving the squad.
Ins: Caitlin du Plessis, Carli Swart, Johanné Meyer, Sindile Chauke
Outs: Danielle Malan, Khailiah Ferreira, Lucy Strydom, Nicolene van Heerden
2023 North West Flames Squad:
- Martine Jordaan
- Sanmarie Visser
- Didintle Kebine (C)
- Jomar Lubbe
- Kgomotso Itlhabanyeng
- Caitlin du Plessis
- Carli Swart
- Michelle Geduld
- Tlotlang Mokomela
- Sunel Smit
- Favour Umeh
- Elmeré van der Berg
- Chelize Swart
- Kekeletso Molotsi
- Sindile Chauke
- Johanné Meyer
Head Coach: Elsunet du Plessis
Assistant Coach: Foko Vivian
Team Manager: Moroole Kutlwana
Physiotherapist: Powel Collen
EASTERN CAPE ALOES
The Eastern Cape Aloes lost4 players, but gained 6 new players, 4 of which come from the Eastern Cape Comets.
Ins: Arné Rust, Bianca Blom (Comets), Hanniska van Vuuren (Comets), Jamie-Leigh Goeda (Comets), Ziyeza Mjoji (Comets), Siphokazi Mfikile
Outs: Kaylin Coetzer, Mothira Mohammed, Yandiswa Makasi, Mihali Mgwebe
2023 Eastern Cape Aloes Squad:
- Arné Rust
- Bianca Blom
- Busisiwe Mevana
- Jamie-Leigh Goeda
- Juanita van Tonder
- Noluthando Maliehe
- Nomxolisi Luvuno (VC)
- Jeanie Steyn (C)
- Siphosethu Kilani
- Zandré Smit
- Ziyeza Mjoji
- Sinathi Bantom
- Mitha Sinxo
- Siyamthanda Dingiswayo
- Siphokazi Mfikile
Coach: Sameshia Esau
Assistant Coach: Zandile Njeza
Team Manager: Erica Niemand
Biokineticist: Brandon Gill
KWAZULU-NATAL KINGDOM STARS
The Kingdom Stars see an almost brand new team, with a whopping 12 new players coming into the squad, and 10 players leaving the squad.
Ins: Rieze Straeuli (Southern Stings), Amanda Ntshangase (Kingdom Queens), Jemma Fox (Kingdom Queens), Phindile Sithole, Jordan Buys (Kingdom Queens), Sidney Coetzee (Kingdom Queens), Thobekile Mjaja (Kingdom Queens), Nozipho Ntshangase, Thulisile Maduna (Kingdom Queens), Apihwe Thusini, Slindokhule Mazibuko, Mapitsa Mafokeng
Outs: Alicia Puren, Danelle van der Linde, Jeanté Strydom (Golden Fireballs), Kalipa Gibisela, Liza Kruger, Nontuthuko Khomo, Phumelele Hlongwa, Renske Stoltz, Lungile Bridget Cele, Nompumelelo Khumalo
2023 KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom Stars Squad:
- Rieze Straeuli (VC)
- Amanda Ntshangase
- Jemma Fox
- Phindile Sithole (C)
- Jordan Buys
- Sanelisiwe Ntobela
- Sidney Coetzee
- Nosihle Mkhwanazi
- Philile Bokwe
- Thobekile Mjaja
- Nozipho Ntshangase
- Thulisile Maduna
- Nolwazi Mathe
- Aphiwe Thusini
- Slindokuhle Mazibuko
- Mapitsa Mofokeng
Coach: Precious Mthembu
Assistant Coach: Nompumelelo Mthembu
Manager: Simone Mtshali
Physiotherapist: Teresa Moller
Here Are The Division Two Squads:
MPUMALANGA SUNBIRDS
Not too many changes in the Sunbirds camp, with the introduction of 5 players and leaving of 5 players.
Ins: Zanneke Ras (Baobabs), Regan Millard, Nomsa Ngulube, Nobuhle Sibisi, Conny Phala
Outs: Bianca Pienaar (Sonoblomo), Bhongolethu Dibakwane, Shani Mokken (Golden Fireballs), Neo Tsotetsi, Tshakani Mthombeni
2023 Mpumalanga Sunbirds Squad:
- Atacia Mbuyane
- Zanele Mokoena
- Zanneke Ras
- Regan Millard
- Jani Bergh
- Sylvia Lebelo
- Nomsa Ngulube
- Nobuhle Sibisi
- Maryke Coetzee (C)
- Palesa Mbukwana (C)
- Tumelo Nkoe
- Seja Kgaabi
- Hope Sibiya
- Swelihle Ngidi
- Conny Phala
- Nkateko Rikhotso
Coach: Thembisile Mdluli
Assistant Coach: Bongekile Mahlangu
Manager: Clarissa du Preez
Chiropractor: Lizandi Schoeman
WESTERN CAPE TORNADOS
A huge change-up for this squad, with 8 players leaving and 9 new players joining the squad.
Ins: Amara Agbai, Renezia Andrews, Adriana Carstens, Andisiwe Mbilase, Sikhanyiso Mtshwepe, J’ean-Miri Olivier, Lara Steyn, Roché de Reuck (Stings), Janine Bresler
Outs: Caitlin Brouckaert, Adri Kannemeyer (Stings), Renisha Daniels (Stings), Seneste Ponie (Diamonds), Rochelle Rossouw (Stings), Dominique Wepener, Alison Malgas, Kara Coetzee
2023 Western Cape Tornados Squad:
- Lauren Adendorf (VC)
- Amara Agbai
- Renezia Andrews
- Adriana Carstens
- Amber Coraizin
- Anja Liebenberg
- Andisiwe Mbilase (VC)
- Sikhanyiso Mtshwepe
- Francis Olivier (C)
- J’ean-Miri Olivier
- Liandré Schoeman
- Lara Steyn
- Roché de Reuck
- Yeukai Chamba
- Heidi Kuzatjike
- Janine Bresler
- Shevonne Hoffman
Coach: Freda Kamp
Assistant Coach: Babalwa Madikane
Team Manager: Devaybri Louw
Physiotherapist: Neda Isaacs
LIMPOPO BAOBABS
10 new faces in the Boababs this year, with 5 of the 2022 players being moved to the other Limpopo team, the Limpopo Lilies.
Ins: Marichelle Visagie, Clarichianlynn du Plessis, Cornelia Mupendo, Mmasello Ledwaba, Naledi Mgenge, Munzhedi Ravele, Kenosi Diana Hlongwane, Refilwe Adams, Matamela Murivhami, Tendani Musiye
Outs: Zanneke Ras (Sunbirds), Zene de Waal (Lilies), Thapelo Rakumakwe, Charmonette Bothma (Lilies), Kgothatso Mofomme, Ndivhuwo Mphephu (Lilies), Mpho Mokganyu (Lilies), Nompha Raphalalani (Lilies), Hope Ditebogo Seoka, Josephine Mamabolo
2023 Limpopo Baobabs Squad:
- Nthabiseng Mothutsi (C)
- Modjadji Ramorwalo
- Nanique Laas (VC)
- Jessica Matjiu
- Muhluri Hlatshwayo
- Marichelle Visagie (VC)
- Clarichialynn du Plessis
- Cornelia Mupenda
- Mmasello Ledwaba
- Khomotso Magagane
- Naledi Mgenge
- Munzhedzi Ravele
- Kenosi Diana Hlongwane
- Refilwe Adams
- Matamela Murivhami
- Tendani Musiye
Coach: Emily Mathosa
Assistant Coach: Tshimangadzo Munyai
Manager: Denise Bothma
Physiotherapist: Evah Ramashala
KWAZULU-NATAL KINGDOM QUEENS
11 in and 11 out sees an almost brand-new squad for the Kingdom Queens in 2023!
Ins: Dikeledi Mpanza, Jamie Williamson, Skye Watson, Noluthando Madlala, Tamika Baker, Nompumelelo Khumalo (Kingdom Stars), Tanna de Freitas, Thulisile Nhleko, Nokwanda Zulu, Tyra Scott, Senethemba Mkhize
Outs: Akhona Madikizela, Amanda Ntshangase (Kingdom Stars), Jemma Fox (Kingdom Stars), Leah Sim, Jordan Buys (Kingdom Stars), Nonkanyisa Dlamini, Sidney Coetzee (Kingdom Stars), Taylor Adam, Thobekile Mjaja (Kingdom Stars), Hlengiwe Ngubane, Thulisile Maduna (Kingdom Stars)
2023 KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom Queens Squad:
- Dikeledi Mpanza
- Jamie Williamson
- Skye Watson
- Noluthando Madlala
- Tamika Baker
- Nompumelelo Khumalo
- Ntombenhle Shongwe
- Tanna de Freitas
- Senamile Mthembu (VC)
- Siphiwe Sibisi (C)
- Thulisile Nhleko
- Nokwanda Zulu
- Noxolo Mdlalose
- Tyra Scott
- Percy Nxumalo
- Sinethemba Mkhize
Coach: Magda du Plessis
Assistant Coach: Maso Mbatha
Manager: Lydia Mkhonza
Physiotherapist: Teresa Moller
EASTERN CAPE COMETS
The introduction of 7 new players sees a new-look Comets squad.
Ins: Mihali Mgweba (Aloes), Ninke Barnard, Sindisiwe Mbanjwa, Zamokuhle Mpila, Jeannique Rossouw, Kayleigh Hill, Langelihle Mpanza
Outs: Bianca Blom (Aloes), Carla Viviers, Ziyeza Mjojii (Aloes), Jamie-Leigh Goeda (Aloes), Hanniska van Vuuren (Aloes), Tammy-Leigh Jonas, Lelethu Sentse
2023 Eastern Cape Comets Squad:
- Asekho Njeza
- Athenkosi Mbengashe
- Bongisa Wete
- Britney van der Merwe (C)
- Chanté Smith
- Kelly du Toit
- Mihali Mgweba
- Ninke Barnard
- Princess Kanetsi
- Qamisa Jonas
- Sindiswe Mbanjwa
- Zamokuhle Mpila (VC)
- Nwabisa Maseni
- Jeannique Rossouw
- Kayleigh Hill
- Langelihle Mpanza
Coach: Wendy Higson
Assistant Coach: Milisa Mganu-Dom
Team Manager: Nosi Goda
Biokineticist: Surett Botha
NORTHERN CAPE DIAMONDS
The Northern Cape Diamonds sees an almost brand-new squad for the season, with 12 new players and 12 players leaving the squad.
Ins: Bethenie du Raan, Ninelle Jordaan, Courtleigh Behr, Seneste Ponie (Western Cape Tornados), Elhile Phali, Anesipho Mgubeni, Busisiwe Vayo, Andiswe Dlamini, Amnekelekile Malambile, Kamohela Swartz, Noluvu Tysbosch, Bernadette Kotze
Outs: Micke Engelbrecht, Monique van der Westhuizen, Nikita Engelbrecht, Eska Mari Kriegling, Michelle Wilken, Leandri Husselman, Mariska Human, Roxanne Bonani, Cassidy Williams, Eagen Kruger, Raymylldha Olifant, Sinazo Njokweni
2023 Northern Cape Diamonds Squad:
- Stephanie Hanekom
- Camilla Nkadimeng (VC)
- Bethenie du Raan
- Eureka Mentoor
- Ninelle Jordaan (C)
- Courtleigh Behr
- Senestie Ponie
- Elhile Phali
- Kealeboga Kgomoeadira
- Anesipho Mgubeni
- Busisiwe Vayo
- Andiswe Dlamini
- Amnekelekile Malambile
- Kamohela Swartz
- Noluvu Tysbosch
- Bernadette Kotze
Coach: Hottie Ntabiseng
Assistant Coach: Leoni Ross
Team Manager: Ericha Wessels
General Manager: Lynette van Straaten
Biokineticist: Sfiso Thabethe
LIMPOPO LILLIES
The Limpopo Lilies are a new team that has been added to Divison Two of the Telkom Netball League.
Ins: Nompha Raphalalani, Charmonette Bothma, Ashleigh Gray, Theresa Chirenze, Julia Sekwakwa, Mamphapha Mambolo, Zené de Waal (Baobabs), Vhutshilo Matidze, Nonkululeko Hlophe, Ndivhuwo Mphephu, Rachel Mothiba, Jaqueline Lukheri, Mapula Hakala, Mmakgabo Moutlana, Mpho Mokganya, Celia Marakalala
- Nompha Raphalalani
- Charmonette Bothma
- Ashleigh Gray
- Theresa Chirenze
- Julia Sekwakwa
- Mamphapha Mambolo (C)
- Zené de Waal
- Vhutshilo Matidze
- Nonkululeko Hlophe (VC)
- Ndivhuwo Mphephu
- Rachel Mothiba
- Jacqueline Lukheri
- Mapula Hakala
- Mmakgabo Moutlana
- Mpho Mokganya
- Celia Marakalala
FREE STATE SONOBLOMO
The Free State Sonoblomo is a new team that has been added to Division Two of the Telkom Netball League.
Ins: Bianca Pienaar (Sunbirds), Lerato Chabwe, Sizeka Adoons, Amy Jacobs, Jerminah Nteso, Oarabetswe Thato Makhahle, Matthews Linten, Bohlokwa Leballo, Melanri Meyer, Hendra Marx, Mcayla Mienie, Judy Seroka, Elri Groenewald, Thato Nkali, Ruandri van Dyk
2023 Free State Sonoblomo Squad:
- Bianca Pienaar (C)
- Lerato Chabwe (VC)
- Sizeka Adoons
- Amy Jacobs
- Jerminah Nteso
- Oarabetswe Thato Makhahle
- Matthews Linten
- Bohlokwa Leballo
- Melanri Meyer
- Hendra Marx
- Mcayla Mienie
- Judy Seroka
- Elri Groenewald
- Thato Nkali
- Ruandri van Dyk
Coach: Gertriana Schoonraad
Assistant Coach: Dineo Mahlomaholo
Manager: Matseko Matyesini
Physiotherapist: Tamsyn Leigh-Ann Goliath
