Johannesburg is buzzing with pride after Redhill School’s U17 netball team made history by bringing home gold at the 2025 World School Netball Cup. The Sandton-based school is now officially the first South African school to ever take the top spot in the prestigious international tournament, and they did it with serious style.
Held in Loughborough, England, the annual World School Netball Cup attracts the best young talent from across the globe. Redhill not only held their own but dominated the court, outplaying elite teams from Australia, England, New Zealand and beyond to claim the title.
This isn’t just a win, it’s a watershed moment for school sport in South Africa. The Redhill team showed off not just athleticism, grit and technical brilliance, but the kind of teamwork and spirit that champions are made of.
"It was surreal and emotional. Seeing our girls lift that trophy after going unbeaten in every match was something I'll never forget,” head coach Ashleigh Gray told TimesLive. “This was our first time competing in the World School Games, and to walk away not only as participants but as champions, representing South Africa with pride, was a moment of magic,” she added.
With netball’s profile rising rapidly, especially in the wake of last year’s Netball World Cup hosted on local soil, this win adds fuel to the fire. It’s a moment of inspiration for the next generation of athletes, and a major reminder that South African teams can compete and win on any stage.
This is just the beginning for many of these rising stars. For now, though, Joburg can take a collective victory lap, because Redhill just put us on the map in the most unforgettable way.
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