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This Women's Month at SuperSport Schools, we celebrate all our girls and women who dare not to just be in the room, but to own it!
SuperSport Schools
August 06, 2025
Weekend Wrap Up: Derby Day Delivers Drama Across the Country 🇿🇦🏉🏑
It was a weekend for the history books, packed with passion, pride, and pulsating matchups across the school sport landscape.
In Paarl, Boishaai held their nerve in a fiercely contested 2025 edition of the famous Paarl Interschools derby, coming back from behind to edge out arch-rivals Paarl Gimnasium 35-33. The win was powered by grit, discipline and the ever-reliable boot of inside centre Iwan Jordaan, who calmly slotted the match-winning conversion to send the blue-and-white faithful into raptures, in what was an epic King Price Derby Series encounter.
Up in Johannesburg, the Jeppe 1st XV made history in the 100th meeting with old foes King Edward VII, claiming a memorable 39-31 victory to complete a rare double over their Johannesburg Central rivals in the King Price Derby Series. On the turf, Jeppe’s 1st XI continued their recent dominance, taking the honours in a high-stakes clash that kept fans on edge until the final whistle with a convincing 4-1 win.
In Johannesburg, there was silverware on the line at the Pullen and Howell Cups, and both finals delivered top-quality hockey. Affies Meisies triumphed, lifting the Pullen Cup with a 2-0 win over Pretoria rivals Hoërskool Garsfontein, while Hoërskool Menlopark proved their class with a title-winning performance to claim the Howell Cup.
That wasn’t all Menlo achieved, they went on to cap off a dream weekend by edging Paarl Gimnasium 21–20 in a tense DStv Schools Netball Challenge final the weekend before on 26 July 2025. With the crowd at EG Jansen on their feet, Menlo’s composure in the dying minutes sealed a famous victory in one of the tightest finals we’ve seen.
Coming Up on SuperSport Schools
Celebrating Women’s Month: Taking Up Space 🩷💪
This August, we’re proud to celebrate the women and girls who are breaking barriers, changing perceptions and Taking Up Space in South African sport. Throughout the month, SuperSport Schools will be showcasing exclusive interviews with standout figures like Di Woolley, Prudence Sekgodiso, Simoné Lourens, Katleho Malebana, and Itumeleng Banda. Strong women and girls, who continue to inspire the next generation. Keep an eye out as these stories begin to play out in the coming days and weeks across all our platforms.
The Fairtree Top 12 Girls Hockey Tournament gets underway at Oranje Meisies from 8–10 August, bringing together the best schoolgirl hockey teams in the country for one of the most prestigious titles on the calendar. Then in football, from 7–10 August, it’s all eyes on HeronBridge College for the Curro Halala Cup, where top school football teams battle it out for bragging rights and silverware in this fast-growing showcase event.
Onto the rugby field, on 8 August, the U18 International Series kicks off at Hoërskool Durbanville, with South Africa’s best schoolboy players set to take on the world. SA U18 face Ireland U18, while the SA U18 A team squares off against Georgia U18 in what promises to be a thrilling day of rugby with the England U18’s also take on the France U18’s. The weekend then wraps up with another blockbuster round of the King Price Derby Series on 9 August. Headlining the action is the always-intense clash between Affies and Pretoria Boys’ High, while Boland Landbou hit the road to take on Oakdale in a fierce Western Cape showdown.
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Women’s Month Campaign Promo: Taking Up Space🇿🇦🩷
What’s coming on SuperSport Schools 📺📲
SuperSport Schools Key Events for the Month of August, brought to you by Airlink! ✈️
Travel with Airlink
We’ve passed the midpoint of 2025, and August brings with it the opportunity for a low-season escape, especially with independent school holidays running until 2 September. And with Women’s Day falling on Saturday the 9th, why not take an extra day for a long weekend to reconnect with nature, family or simply yourself?
SuperSport Schools Match Highlights 📹
Watch a select few of the match Highlights from the weekend’s action on SuperSport Schools!
SSS x Old School 👕
Your school is more than just sport - it’s history, belonging, and the moments that shape you. Through our partnership with SuperSport Schools, Old School is bringing premium supporter jerseys to schools across South Africa, so you as students, parents, and alumni can wear your school's colours with pride. Whether you’re honouring tradition or keeping the legacy alive, this jersey is more than fabric - it symbolises friendships, rivalries, and memories that last a lifetime. No matter where life takes you, your school spirit stays with you.
Find your school’s jersey online at www.oldschool.co.za & takealot.com If it’s not there, reach out to us - we’ll help bring it to you next ⬇️
SuperSport Schools #HereforHER Feature 🩷 💪
In this segment, we celebrate the Girls and Women in our ecosystem, from employees, to school and youth athletes. All the amazing women that contribute to the SuperSport Schools Brand!
This month’s feature is Nomzamo Secondary School Netball Team
Photo: DStv Schools Netball Challenge (Facebook)
Nomzamo Secondary School from Lwandle, Somerset West, made history by claiming their first-ever DStv Schools Netball Challenge (DSNC) title with a commanding 25–17 victory over Lambalati Secondary School in the final, played at Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen in Boksburg.
Coached by Athi Dlakana, Nomzamo impressed throughout the tournament with their discipline, defensive structure, and composure under pressure. Their path to the championship reflected a team that had prepared with purpose and believed in their ability to go all the way.
The victory marks a massive achievement for the school and their community in Lwandle, showing just how powerful school sport can be in unlocking potential and rewriting what’s possible for the next generation.
#TimetoSHINE✨- TAKING UP SPACE Spotlight
This month’s feature in the Taking Up Space SPOTLIGHT on SuperSport Schools is the Springbok Women’s Team.
Photo: Ashley Vlotman (Gallo)
A moment of pride, power and purpose, the Springbok Women stunned the rugby world with a historic 41–24 win over New Zealand at Athlone Stadium this past weekend. It’s a victory that not only boosts confidence ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, but also signals that South African women’s rugby has truly arrived on the global stage.
Facing the reigning world champions, the Bok Women stood tall in front of a passionate home crowd, showing physical dominance, smart decision-making, and fearless flair. It marked the first time South Africa have ever beaten the Black Ferns, a defining result built on years of investment, growth and belief in the women’s game.
At SuperSport Schools, we’ve always said: World Cups are won 10 years before they’re played and hope this victory inspires the next generation of stars. Wins like these should inspire the young girls currently playing rugby at school or youth level, and let them know that their dream can become a reality!
As the team heads to England for the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicking off on 22 August, we’re behind them every step of the way.
Good luck, Bok Women. South Africa is with you. Make history again. 💚💛
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SSS Magazine Shows 📺
Rugby on 216 🏉
Scrum down with the next generation of rugby talent on Rugby on 216! This action-packed magazine show brings you the best school rugby moments and stories from across the country, from unforgettable tries to future World Cup winners in the making. Watch Rugby on 216 in proud partnership with Thirsti Water live every Tuesday at 19h00 on DStv Channel 216 and on demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube channel and DStv Catch Up!
Hockey on 216 🏑
Hit the turf with the stars of tomorrow on Hockey on 216! Powered by Hyundai, this fast-paced magazine show brings you the top school hockey action from around the country, from thrilling goals to standout saves and rising talent. With a big spotlight on Friday Nite Lights, Hockey on 216 is your front row seat to the future of the game. Watch it live every Wednesday at 19h00 on DStv Channel 216 and on demand on the SuperSport Schools YouTube channel and DStv Catch Up!
Football on 216 ⚽️
Are you a lover of local football? Keep up to date with the latest news and stories in the Gauteng Development League and Youth Football in South Africa on Football on 216, Watch Season 2 every Monday LIVE at 20h00 and if you missed it, we have you covered...Football on 216 will be available to watch at your earliest convenience on DStv Catch Up and YouTube!
Social Media Check-In ⭐️📲
Hello, August. Hello, Power. 💪🏽💖
Welcome to Women’s Month — a time to honour the strength, spirit, and stories of women past, present, and rising.🔝
Here’s to every girl who dares, leads, lifts, and lives with purpose.✨
#HereForHer🎀
— SuperSport Schools (@ss_schools)
9:36 AM • Aug 1, 2025
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