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20/08/2026

20/08/2026

💯! South African Schools Netball - SASN

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

18 August 2026

South African Schools’ Netball (SASN) is concerned about the inappropriate, insulting, and hurtful allegations made on social media against the organisation, its members, and Executive Committee.
It’s unfortunate that people sometimes hide behind anonymous profiles when they’re unhappy or dissatisfied. We understand that there’s often a story behind such comments. When people are disappointed, their emotions can run high.
However, there’s a difference between being unhappy and humiliating others, making defamatory accusations, or damaging their reputation. SASN won’t respond in the same way.
We know the circumstances behind some articles and comments. We could reveal information that would provide a different perspective, but we won’t do so.
This is because children and families are involved, and confidentiality is important to us. We don’t believe that a person’s dignity should be sacrificed to protect our reputation. We believe that adults should handle disappointment with dignity.
We can’t and won’t respond to every allegation with a counter-allegation. We choose not to engage in the mud.
However, a few negative experiences don’t change the reality of the hundreds of players who have previously and are still grateful for opportunities granted in fairness.

We remind our community of the following:
- Each of us contributes to harmony or conflict every day.
- Saying extremely offensive things about others behind a screen name may seem anonymous, but it doesn’t change the nature of our words.
- We must ask ourselves if our previous statement was fair, honest, and necessary.
The SASN avoids negativity on social media and instead:
- Communicates
- Listens
- Addresses problems
- Seeks solutions
- Finds common ground

For genuine grievances, parents are invited to discuss them through appropriate channels. Evidence of wrongdoing is investigated, and mistakes are corrected.
Criticism and character assassination are not the same, and freedom of opinion doesn’t mean demeaning others.
The SASN won’t compromise its values for social media arguments.
Our children observe adult conflict handling, so the SASN sets an example for its players.

Dignity, truth, and conversation are prioritised over revenge, sensationalism, and conflict.
The SASN remains steadfast, even in difficult times.

Ms Di Woolley
(President SASN)

18/08/2026

Baie baie geluk, sien julle Saterdag! Congratulations, see you Saturday! Midstream College

17/08/2026

This week we are travelling to the Eastern Cape (Mtata) at Transkei Primary School (Wed 19/8) and the Western Cape (Riversdal) at Laerskool Volschenk (Fri 21/8) for the next chapter in the PEP Mini Netball Coaches Development program. Dumisani Chauke will join us and together we will add value to mini Coaches in the beautiful 'PLATTELAND' of South Africa. Excited MUCH! THANK YOU South African Schools Netball - SASN, Netball South Africa, Playmakers and PEP.

17/08/2026

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION NETBALL SCHOOL CHALLENGE 2026 : SERIES 4

17/08/2026

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION NETBALL SCHOOL CHALLENGE 2026 : SERIES 3

17/08/2026

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION NETBALL SCHOOL CHALLENGE 2026 : SERIES 2.

17/08/2026

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION NETBALL SCHOOL CHALLENGE 2026 : SERIES 1

17/08/2026

What a great privilege to host the Motsepe Foundation Schools Netball Challenge this year in support of South African Schools Netball - SASN and Sanlam. 9 provinces, 36 schools/teams, 325 players, 140 Officials, 9 courts, nearly 2400 meals. Thank you Mutango Lodge for the partnership and hard work! Thank you to all schools, players, coaches/managers/umpires, technical officials, parents and sponsors. It was a huge honour indeed.