The 2013 Diamond Challenge was the second Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The series was played in October 2013 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth. South Africa entered an Invitational team featuring under-21 players, including Shadine van der Merwe. Coached by Elize Kotze and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all three matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 59–45. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Elize KotzeBongiwe Msomi Ledwine DondoPerpetua Siyachitema
Group stage
Final table 1220013383504 221107598–232 3202081108–270
Final
Award winners Award Winner Team Player of the SeriesBongiwe MsomiFinal Player of the MatchShadine van der Merwe
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