Cheetahs SA successfully defended their Female Section tittle, while Ocean Predators were crowned Male Section champions at the 2026 KwaZulu-Natal Netball Super League Finale held at UKZN Westville Sports Centre on Saturday.
The Grand Finale brought the curtain down on an exciting and competitive season, showcasing the province's top netball talent, fierce competition and the continued growth of the sport across KZN. Cheetahs SA once again demonstrated their championship pedigree , defeating Hammarsdale Sunbeams 44-38 in the Female Section final to retain their tittle. Having overcome Ziphozonke 45-41 in the semi-final. Cheetahs SA entered the final determined to defend their crown and delivered when it mattered the most. Hammarsdale Sunbeams also earned their place in the final after edging past BSS Stars 40-38 in a closely contested semi-final.
In the Males Section, Ocean Predators secured their place in the final with a convincing 46-34 victory over Ocean Dolphins, while Cheetahs SA booked their spot after narrowly defeating Mtuba Central 48-47 in a thrilling semi-final encounter to reach the Grand Finale final for the first time in history. Ocean Predators went onto reclaim the championship defeating Cheetahs SA 54-31 to be crowned the 2026 KZN Netball Super League Grand Finale Champions.
The Grand Finale also delivered important outcomes in the promotion and relegation play-offs with clubs battling for their positions ahead of the next season. Amanzimtoti Netball Club secured promotion from Section B to Section A after defeating Pinetown Eagles, who will compete in Section B next season. The Ones also celebrated promotion to Section B after defeating Happy Club, who will move to Section for the upcoming season. These highlighted the competitive nature of the league and the opportunities it provides for clubs to progress through the provincial netball structures.
Hosted by eThekwini Municipality the Grand Finale was attended by MEC for Sport, Art and Culture, Honourable Mntomuhle Khawula, Netball South Africa President Mami Diale, KZN Netball President Mrs Gugu Ngema, Umntwana Mhlangano Zulu, Sport Confederations representative Mr Mbulazi, aQuelle representative Sharon Conbrink ad eThekwini Netball Chairperson Siviwe Mbhekeni alongside other dignitaries and key stakeholders.
