The KwaZulu-Natal Netball Super League returns to Hoy Park this Saturday, 29 August 2026, with a blockbuster lineup of fixtures across the Females A,B and Males A Sections. With places in the Grand Finale becoming increasingly valuable, teams will be looking to make every point count in what promises to be action-packed day of top quality netball.
All eyes will be on Females A Section, where the battle for the top four continues to intensify. League leaders Hammarsdale Sunbeams will open the day against a determined Harry Gwala outfit in a fixture that carries significant implications for both teams. Sunbeams have been the team to beat this season currently sit comfortable at the top of the standings. Their consistency and impressive performances have made them favourites for the place in the Grand Finale. However, Harry Gwala Cubs will arrive with ambitions of causing one of the biggest upsets of the campaign. Currently sitting sixth on four points, Harry Gwala know a positive results against the log leaders could reignite their challenge for a place among top four.
In another Females A,Sunbeams will lock horns with Cheetahs SA in another mouth-watering top four encounter. Ziphozonke takes on Phongolo Mighty Queens while BSS Stars takes on Pinetown Eagles. The excitement does not end there, in Females B Section, league leader Amanzimtoti face one of the biggest test of the season when they come against eDumbe Thunderbirds. Amanzimtoti lead the standings on 14 points, while Thunderbirds are close behind in third place on 11 points. With only three points separating the teams, the fixture has all the ingredients of a classic showdown. A victory for Amanzimtoti would strengthen their hold on top spot, while Thunderbirds have an opportunity to close the gape and shake the tittle race.
In the Males A Section, league leaders Mtuba Central face a stern early-round test against Ocean Dolphins, with just three points separating the two sides. Dolphins will be eager to close the gap and climb from fourth place, while Mtuba Central will be determined to protect their position at the summit and strengthen their tittle credentials. Expect a fiercely contested encounter as both teams have plenty to play for. In another thrilling encounter the highly anticipated Oceans Derby between Oceans Predators and Ocean Dolphins. The rivalry has developed into one of the league's encounter is expected to be no different.
Ocean Predators currently occupy third place while Dolphins sit just behind them in fourth. With so little separating the two teams, the derby carries added significant as both sides aim to strengthen their grip on the top -four finish. Expect a fiercely contested battle as local pride and crucial league points on the line. Adding further intrigue is the fact that this is a repeat of last year's Grand Finale, where Ocean Dolphins emerged victorious. Dolphins will be looking to prove that history can repeat itself, while Predators will have revenge firmly on their minds as they seek to settle old scores and claim valuable points