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IOL News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Bongi Msomi backs South Africa to challenge Australia in coming netball series
The SPAR Proteas will travel to Australia in October to play a three-Test series against the current world champions and world's number one ranked Diamonds. Image: Netball South Africa Former SPAR Netball Proteas captain Bongi Msomi is backing the national team to make history by defeating Australia for the first time, when the sides meet in a three-Test series Down Under in October. Speaking at a coaching clinic for schoolchildren in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, Msomi expressed her excitement about the team's growth and the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with the sport's most dominant force. 'If I think back, in the past you already knew what to expect in terms of physicality, in terms of their structure, the standard,' said Msomi, now a Puma ambassador and assistant coach of the Gauteng Fireballs in the Telkom Netball League. 'But I say this with pride: the group that we have, the talent we have within the group — we have all it takes to take people on and really put in some good performances.' Coach Bongi Msomi, the former Proteas netball skipper, puts the children from Shaya Moya and Thembalethu high schools through their paces in Kokstad on Monday, as they prepare for the DStv Schools Netball Challenge. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The Proteas are winless in 46 previous encounters with the world's top-ranked side. Msomi herself was part of the team that came agonisingly close at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool, when South Africa lost 55-53 in a thrilling semi-final. 'That was probably one of the most exciting times,' she said. 'To be able to really push them to that level, considering their professional setup and the fact that we weren't, was really good.' South Africa's last series against the Diamonds came in 2023, also in Australia, where the Proteas were soundly beaten 67-52 and 77-50 in the first standalone Test series between the sides in 18 years. Before their return to Australia, the Proteas will face another stiff challenge in September, when they play a three-Test series against second-ranked New Zealand in what Msomi sees as the ideal barometer for a rebuilding squad. 'I think it will be two big Test series that can set the tone in terms of where we are. Coming from that we can really build based on facts,' said Msomi. 'You also want to play the best in the world to be the best. If you are a restructuring group you kind of have to play the top guns and I think we have a great chance.' The tours form part of the Proteas' preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney. 'It's probably the best thing that can happen because when you play one [top team], you set the standard and from that you can see if you can now take this standard to the next level,' Msomi added. 'You can never lose from getting such an opportunity — there's lots to gain. And in netball, you don't only win on the scoreboard. You win with your prep, with different combinations. "Maybe you won your first cap coming on court. So I'm really excited for them to start ticking off those wins.'
The Citizen
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
BRONWYN TANNER: Tuning In – Addiction awareness campaign on the cards
BRONWYN TANNER: Tuning In – Addiction awareness campaign on the cards Laqhakaza Iphara Recovery will hold an addiction awareness campaign at Relton Hall, Pennington on Saturday, July 26 from 10:00. Founder of the NPO, Emmanuel Msomi, encourages everyone to attend. This comes after the establishment of a rehabilitation/recovery centre was rejected in the area. Msomi stated that even though he will not be able to have a centre in Pennington to assist addicts and families of those that suffer from all forms of addictions, he would like to create awareness on the matter. For further information, contact 079 9952023. Nicky Koekemoer from 4 Paws and a Tale Rescue is in need of old kitchen cupboards. She will be able to collect them. Contact her on 084 6265508. June is Cancer Survivor Month. Michelle Ursula Naidoo is selling cupcakes for Cupcakes of Hope. For more information, contact 072 0452105. Save the dates: * Umdoni Retirement Village is hosting a winter market on June 21, from 08:30 to 12:30. Contact 083 2871296 to find out more. * Tidy Towns Pennington's fundraising golf day is on June 22. For further information, contact 082 8879644. * A country music fair takes place at Scottburgh Country Club on June 29. Enquiries: 067 7387618 or 072 5078773. * The Lazy Moose is hosting a winter market on June 29. Interested vendors contact: events@ * The 8th annual Umdoni Classic Tournament 2025 will held from July 11 – 13 at Umdoni Park Golf Club. For further information, email veni@ * If anyone is interested in signing up for social bowls at Umkomaas, please email with your contact details. All community members are welcome. * A box packed with healthy goodness and love by Made For More: Anele Zama and her passionate team create boxes of delicious, organic vegetables every second week. These purchases assist families of children with disabilities. Contact Anele on 073 1649534 for more information. * The Mongoose Tea Garden is open at TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh every Wednesday from 09:00. The cost is R50 per person and includes coffee and tea, and snacks. Contact 082 6227699. HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Golden Arrows continue raid of Royal AM with two more signings
Siphesihle Msomi ran out in the colours of Golden Arrows this past weekend. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Golden Arrows have continued to reinforce their squad following the collapse of Royal AM, with Siphesihle Msomi and Philani Sithebe becoming the latest players to sign for the Durban club. The duo join a growing list of players who have made the move from the now-expelled side, as Arrows look to capitalise on the availability of quality free agents. Thabo Matlaba, Shadrack Kobedi, Sabelo Sithole and Ayabulela Maxwele have also linked up with the team in recent weeks. According to reports, that list might grow to eight with goalkeeper Xolani Ngcobo and defender Ayanda Jiyane might be headed to the Lamontville-based club soon. Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi expressed satisfaction with the contributions of the new arrivals as they begin to settle into the system. 'I'm happy with the contributions of the players that we got late in the season. I must say that. I think they are contributing fairly well in what we are trying to do,' said Mngqithi. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'The impact and contribution of all the players who have not been playing regularly, even within the club, is looking good.' Matlaba was handed his debut in the recent Durban Derby against AmaZulu, coming on in the first half following an injury to Brandon Theron. Msomi and Sithebe are expected to feature in the coming weeks as the club integrates the new additions more fully. The players joined Arrows on free transfers after Royal AM failed to meet their contractual obligations. Months of unpaid wages left players legally entitled to terminate their contracts under Fifa regulations. Safa subsequently issued the necessary clearances, allowing players such as Msomi and Sithebe to finalise moves elsewhere. Royal AM's inability to fulfil fixtures in the second half of the season led to their expulsion from the league. The Premier Soccer League confirmed the decision last week, with the Board of Governors ruling that the club would no longer participate in the current campaign
