Suzuki Netball Power Series set to transform schools’ netball in South Africa
The newly formed Suzuki Netball Power Series is set to elevate schools’ netball to its rightful place among school sports in South Africa.
The launch was held at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg on Thursday.
The first of 30 matches in the Suzuki Netball Power Series will take place on 11 April, featuring Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria (AHMP) against Paarl Gimnasium in the Jacaranda City.
“To be part of this series is very special. It is long overdue, and it is time that we put netball out there and expose the game to various platforms,” said Yolandi Ferreira, Director of Netball at AHMP.
A total of 33 of South Africa’s top netball schools will compete in the Suzuki Netball Power Series, which runs from April to August. Both weekday and weekend matches will be broadcast on SuperSport Schools.
Waterkloof, Garsfontein, Menlopark, Helpmekaar Kollege, La Rochelle, Paarl Girls’ High, Oranje, Noordheuwel, Stellenberg, Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof, Framesby, and Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High are just some of the netball powerhouses that will take part in this exciting new series.
“The Suzuki Netball Power Series represents far more than competition, it’s a powerful platform for young women to showcase their talent, confidence, and determination on a national stage. For many of these girls, this is the first real opportunity to be seen, supported, and celebrated for their skill. We are incredibly proud to stand behind a series that invests directly in the future of school sport and empowers the next generation of champions. Being part of this journey is not just important to Suzuki, it’s an honour, and a responsibility we carry with immense pride,” said Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager of Suzuki SA.
The Suzuki Netball Power Series is driven by Provantage Sport, which also manages successful school sport properties like the King Price Derby Series and the Virseker Noordvaal Cup.
“For years, school sport has shown us what is possible when young athletes are given a platform that truly honours their potential. The success of the King Price Derby Series proved how transformative a professionally structured product can be for boys’ rugby, and it became clear that our girls deserved nothing less. The Suzuki Netball Power Series was created to close that gap. It gives young women a stage equal in stature, equal in opportunity, and equal in recognition. This is the moment where we say, as a sector and as a country, that girls’ sport matters just as much, and we will invest in it at the same level,” said JD Henderson, Managing Director of Provantage Sports.
In addition to Suzuki as the title sponsor, Food Lover’s Market and Energade have partnered to bring this exciting new netball series to life.
“A vision this ambitious can only become reality when the right partners stand behind it. Having Suzuki as the title sponsor is not just a commercial alignment, it is a shared commitment to the empowerment of women and girls in sport. Their belief in this series has unlocked opportunities that simply didn’t exist before. Together, we are building a platform that celebrates young athletes, amplifies their stories, and shows every girl that her talent is worth investing in. With Suzuki on board, we are not just hosting a series, we are reshaping the future of women’s sport in South Africa,” said Henderson.
