2018 Diamond Challenge
The 2018 Diamond Challenge was the fifth [Netball South Africa women's national soccer team|South Africa Diamond Challenge|Diamond Challenge] netball series. It featured South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and a Netball South Africa President's XII. The series was played in late November and early December 2018 at Seshego's Ngoako Ramathlodi Sports Complex. With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all five matches, and Msomi was named the Player of the Tournament. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.
Milestones
- On 27 November 2018, Maryka Holtzhausen made her 100th senior appearance for South Africa against Namibia.
- On 27 November 2018, Lenize Potgieter made her 50th senior appearance for South Africa against Namibia.