News Bulletin of 11 April 2026, 9am

The South African leg of the Basketball Africa League Season 6, known as the Kalahari Conference, has officially concluded at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, bringing an exciting chapter of continental basketball to a close.

The tournament featured some of Africa’s top basketball clubs, showcasing the growing depth of talent across the continent.

The successful hosting of the Kalahari Conference further cements South Africa’s reputation as a key destination for major sporting events.

The Santa Shoebox Project is marking its 20th anniversary with a call for beneficiary applications from schools and early childhood development centres across the Western Cape.

The initiative has delivered more than 1.3 million personalised shoeboxes to children in need across South Africa, over the past two decades.

The boxes are packed with essential items, including stationery, sanitary products, treats and a toy, offering a measure of dignity and support to children living below the poverty line.

The Chief executive officer at the Santa Shoebox Project Deb Zelezniak, says the project continues to play a critical role in addressing educational inequality, particularly in under-resourced communities.

South African netball talents Reratilwe Letsoalo and Onalenia Diphoko are taking a major step in their sporting careers, after securing opportunities to compete abroad.

The pair recently departed for Southeast Asia, where they will be competing in the Malaysia Netball League.

The achievement not only highlights their individual growth and ambition but also showcases the strength of South Africa’s netball development structures.

The move offers the players valuable international exposure and the opportunity to compete against top talent, while raising the profile of South African netball on the global stage.