Amanzimtoti High’s night series kicks off [Pics]

Amanzimtoti High School's highly-anticipated night series recently kicked off, bringing the heat for both netball and rugby.

February 12, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

a rugby player tackling another player — Amanzimtoti High School's yearly night series brings together schools from all over KZN to revel in school sports. Photos: Nikhil Gopichand

AMANZIMTOTI High School’s hotly-anticipated Night Series made for a welcome spectacle for sports enthusiasts on February 6. The sporting event brings together several schools in Amanzimtoti and surrounds for high-octane rugby and netball, offering a positive, competitive environment for participants.

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The school’s Jeannette Brits said that it was encouraging to see strong displays of sportsmanship, teamwork and droves of community support ensuring the series’ success.

a netball player catches the ball — Amanzimtoti High player Zibuziso Mkhize catches the ball before gearing up for an attack.

a netball player moves quickly with the ball — Fast footwork for Enhle Ngubane, of the Amanzimtoti High School first team, calculates the best pass to make.

a netball player passes the ball — Enhle Dlamini, of Amanzimtoti High’s first team, sets up for a pass.

a rugby player converts a try with a kick — A Kloof player converts a try against home team, Amanzimtoti Primary School.

a rugby player runs across the field — Amanzimtoti Primary School’s Konke Ntshangase leads the charge.

rugby players run after the ball — The high-energy matches made for an entertaining viewing experience.

a rugby player tackles another player — Amanzimtoti Primary School’s Konke Ntshangase pulls off a daring tackle.

“We appreciate the effort from the visiting schools, staff, and supporters who made the series memorable. We look forward to seeing everyone again next week for round two,” said Brits.

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February 12, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.