The 2012 Diamond Challenge was the inaugural Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Botswana, Malawi and Zambia. The series was played in August 2012 at Pretoria's Heartfelt Arena. Malawi won the group stage of the series, winning all three matches, including defeating South Africa 47–42 in their third match. However, it was South Africa who won the overall series, after they defeated Malawi 47–43 in the final. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Elize KotzeZanele Mdodana Kagisano Mawela Griffin SaendaGrace Mwafulirwa Annie Mukamba
Group stage Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Final table 13300185103826 23210144107374 33120114159–451 43030107181–741
Playoffs 3rd v 4th Playoff
Final
Teams Head Coach:Elize Kotze
Starting 7: Chrisna Bootha Maryka Holtzhausen Zanele Mdodana (c) Thuli Qegu Bongiwe Msomi Karla Mostert Vanes-Mari du Toit
Squad: Nosiphiwo Goda Precious Mthembu Melissa Myburgh Adele Niemand Anneret Viljoen Head Coach:Griffin Saenda
Starting 7: Mwai Kumwenda Sindi Simtowe Beatrice Mpinganjira Bridget Kumwenda Grace Mwafulirwa (c) Caroline Mtukule Towera Vinkhumbo
Squad: Thandie Mwale Galleta Joanna Kachilika Tina Kamuyambeni Joyce Mvula Loreen Ngwira
Award winners Award Winner Team Player of the TournamentMwai Kumwenda
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