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Netball South Africa Confirms Africa Cup Squad
Netball South Africa has finalised the SPAR Proteas team for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup. The tournament will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 19th to 26th September 2026.Sport news
Phalula Wins Durban Women's Race
Transnet runner Lebogang Phalula registered her first SPAR Women’s 10km victory since 2008 when she beat a very strong field to win the 25th Durban Challenge in 33.06 minutes on Sunday.
Newcomer wins SPAR 10km Durban Challenge
British marathon athlete Tish Jones led from start to finish to win the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Durban on Sunday in 32.58 minutes.
Netball World Cup shortlisted for ‘Best Sporting Event of the Year 2023’ at Sports Business Awards
Organisers of the Netball World Cup 2023 have reacted with pride at the news that the tournament has been shortlisted for the Sports Business Awards in the “Best Sporting Event of the Year 2023” category.
Netball South Africa Announces 2024 SPAR Proteas Squad
Netball South Africa proudly unveils the first SPAR Proteas squad under the leadership of newly appointed SPAR Proteas Coaches, Jenny van Dyk and Zanele Mdodana. The announcement marks a significant milestone as the team gears up for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
JHB Retains SPAR National Netball Title
Johannesburg won the 2023 SPAR National Netball Championships at Hoërskool Rustenburg on Saturday with a pulsating 46-40 victory over Mangaung and retained the title they won in Potchefstroom last year.
JHB Finish Top of the Log in SPAR National Netball Champs
Caroline Paul of Tshwane in action against Cape Town during day 4 of the 2023 SPAR National Netball Championships.
Enter SPAR Women's virtual challenge and spread some sunshine!
We all need a little sunshine in our lives and SPAR Proteas netball captain Bongi Msomi has the answer – sign up for the SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge on September 26.
Caster Semenya takes on SPAR Grand Prix Coaching Challenge
Olympian gold medallist, Caster Semenya has been working with Boxer's Glenrose Xaba in anticipation of the 10km Joburg SPAR Grand Prix race on 3rd October.
Captain Bongi Msomi Hangs Up Netball Boots
After four Netball World Cups and three Commonwealth Games, SPAR Proteas Captain Bongiwe “Bongi” Msomi has announced her retirement from netball as a player.
Biggest Ever SPAR National Netball Championships Begins in Rustenburg
More than a hundred teams will take part in the 2023 SPAR National Netball Championships which start at Hoërskool Rustenburg on Monday 2nd October.
2024 SA Indoor Hockey Interprovincial Tournament Gets Underway in Cape Town
The much-anticipated 2024 SPAR South African Indoor Hockey IPT powered by TOPS at SPAR is set to kick off amidst great enthusiasm and anticipation in the Mother City this week. The event, scheduled to take place at the Wynberg Military Base and University of Cape Town (UCT) in Cape Town from 28 February to 2 March 2024, promises an electrifying display of talent and sportsmanship.
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Listeria voice note is FAKE
There is a voice recording that’s doing the rounds implicating SPAR Brand Products as being supplied by Enterprise and containing MDM from Brazil that contains Listeria.
Miles for Smiles - Tebatso's Story
Tebatso, a four-year-old boy who lived with a cleft palate since birth, underwent life-changing surgery at the end of last year.
Homegrown: Sustainable Living
The way the food industry stands today raises a degree of contention: what are we eating, how are we growing it and how can we improve?
Ensuring Sustainability is in the Bag
Did you know that plastic bags weren’t invented to be single-use?
Early Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer
Understanding when something small leads to something big.