The Silver Ferns have emerged from the three-test Taimi Janison Trophy with their reputation intact despite an increasingly stern test from South Africa’s visiting Spar Proteas, culminating in the final Test at the ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill, New Zealand, on Sunday, 28 September 2025.
The Proteas put up a great fight against Silver Ferns in the last match of the series, but despite a historic challenge by South Africa, it was New Zealand who snatched it at the last second to win 57–56.
In a touching moment, South African captain Khanyisa Chawane joined an elite list of players to have donned the green and gold, as she took to court for the 100th time to represent…
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Fun South African Fact: It’s believed that Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains in the world. Table mountain is approximately 260 million years old; it’s also home to thousands of species of plant life, including species unique to the Cape Floral Region. The glorious mountain is one of the world’s 7 New Natural Wonders. It is also apparently one of 12 main energy centres on the planet emitting spiritual, magnetic, and electric energies. It’s an idyllic and very popular hiking destination with hundreds of routes to explore.
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Some lions just escaped a nature reserve in South Africa
They were rejected from their group.
They could maybe ask to be let in the group again
But their pride wouldn\’t let them.