DSNC provincial finals heat up as Limpopo and Eastern Cape schools chase national glory

Hoërskool Ben Vorster will host a two-day netball extravaganza where the best schools in the province will fight for the available positions at DSTV Schools Netball Challenge nationals, powered by Bestmed Medical Scheme.

Limpopo has four places for schools that will represent the province at the fifth annual Netball Challenge national finals where the best netball schools battle for top honours. The 2025 edition will take place on 25-26 July at the Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen in Boksburg.

The Netball Challenge is a collaboration between Multichoice and the SA Schools Netball and it offers a platform for young players an equal opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage.

The DSNC is divided into two streams, Botho and Ubuntu. It has been a platform for national coaches and selectors to spot and observe talent.

Limpopo Schools Netball coaching convener, Elmari Craig anticipates an incredible competition at the provincials.

“There are a lot of schools which are neck to neck. I think at the end of the day it's going to be the team that wants it the most and has grit that will be successful.

"We want to see growth and development from 2024, but most of all we want to see our talented players flourish on court. We want to see fair play among opponents,” said Craig.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape will see 18 schools converge to Hoërskool Hangklip in Queenstown for the provincial finals round. A total of four spots are available in both Ubuntu and Botho for the national finals.

Participating schools

LIMPOPO

UBUNTU

Khaiso Secondary School, Kopa Secondary School, Sebakanaga Secondary School, Seboye Secondary School, Tshiawelo Secondary School, Ramathope Senior Secondary School, Bela-Bela Secondary School, Hluvuka Secondary School, Russel Bungeni Secondary School, Ntshuxeko Secondary School

BOTHO

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, Hoerskool Hans Strijdom, Hoërskool Ben Viljoen, Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer, Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, Hoërskool Ben Vorster, Hoerskool Frans Du Toit, Pietersburg Hoërskool, Hlabi Secondary School, Merensky Secondary School

EASTERN CAPE

UBUNTU

Joe Slovo Freedom High School, Khanyisa High School, Executive Academy, W B Rubusana Senior Secondary School, Tlokweng Senior Secondary School, Saphukanduku Senior Secondary School, Cofimvaba Senior Secondary School, Bulelani Senior Secondary School

BOTHO

Hoërskool Hangklip, Adelaide Gymnasium - Technical School, Umtata High School, Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium, Nico Malan High School, Hoërskool Framesby, Pearson High School, Hudson Park High School, Humansdorp Secondary School, Centre of Excellence High School