Netball South Africa and SASCOC Unveil Elite 12-Player Squad for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Netball South Africa (NSA), in conjunction with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), has officially confirmed the final 12-person squad selected to represent the country at the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The high-profile multi-sport showpiece is scheduled to take place in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

In alignment with multi-coded international event protocols, the national team will temporarily drop its commercial moniker, the SPAR Proteas, for the duration of the tournament, competing strictly under the banner of Team South Africa under SASCOC's direct stewardship.

High-Performance Selection and Strategy

The selection process follows months of intensive national training camps, tactical monitoring, and international performance reviews. The final roster blends experienced local domestic league standouts with elite players currently signed to top-tier overseas franchises.

The Official 12-Person Commonwealth Games Roster

The following athletes have been tasked with spearheading South Africa’s podium charge on the international courts in Glasgow:

• Khanyisa Chawane

  
  

• Kamogelo Maseko

  
  

• Tarle Mathe

  
  

• Owethu Ngubane

  
  

• Refiloe Nketsa

  
  

• Karla Pretorius

  
  

• Nicola Smith

  
  

• Rolene Streutker

  
  

• Elmeré van der Berg

  
  

• Jamie Golob

  
  

• Karla Victor

  
  

• Sanmarie Visser

  
  

Endorsement and Tournament Outlook

Netball South Africa President, Mami Diale, formally handed the squad over to SASCOC with immense institutional pride, reaffirming that this selection represents the absolute best tactical combinations for the arduous campaign ahead. Diale extended the federation's highest wishes to Coach Van Dyk, the technical management team, and the entire playing staff.

High-performance analysts note that adjusting quickly to European court conditions and maintaining structural discipline against world-leading netball nations will be critical to securing a medal. The federation confirmed that specific details regarding the team’s European departure schedules and official television broadcast arrangements will be released to the public in the coming days.