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Water Polo
PGSGU Water Polo
Congratulations to our U19 and U16A Water Polo teams, who proudly represented Rustenburg Girls’ High School at the PGSGU Inter-Schools Tournament, hosted by St Cyprian’s School on 10 October 2026.
We are incredibly proud of all our players for their dedication, commitment, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Well done, girls! Thank you for representing RGHS with pride!
See results:
| U19 | Finished 5th place |
| U16 | Finished 4th place |
Congratulations to Savannah Pickering (Grade 8), who has been invited to join the Renegades Academy U15 Water Polo Team to compete in the Centennial Water Polo Tournament, taking place at Clarendon High School in East London from 16–18 October 2026.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Savannah to showcase her goalkeeping skills and gain valuable experience competing at a high level.
We are incredibly proud of Savannah and wish her and the Renegades Academy team every success at the tournament. All the best, Savannah!
Water Polo: Western Province U19 Selections
Our Water Polo players have also given us wonderful reasons to celebrate!
We are delighted to congratulate Olivia Figaji and Jade Jarvis, who have both been selected for the Western Province U19A Water Polo Team for the Interprovincial Tournament!
Being selected for the provincial A team is a fantastic achievement and reflects the commitment, perseverance, and countless hours of training these players have invested in their sport.
We also congratulate Chloe Wood, who has been selected as the Western Province U19 non-travelling reserve.
These selections are a well-deserved recognition of the players’ hard work throughout the season. We wish Olivia, Jade and Chloe all the very best as they continue their Water Polo journeys.
Swimming
The South African Short Course Swimming Championships took place in Pietermaritzburg from 24–27 September 2026, bringing together some of the country’s finest swimming talent, including Olympians. With the championships also serving as a qualifying opportunity for the World Short Course Swimming Championships, the level of competition was exceptionally high.
Caitlin Evans delivered an outstanding performance, securing a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley after a fiercely contested race. Remarkably, this was the only individual medal won by her swimming club at the championships, making her achievement even more special!
Caitlin continued to impress, finishing 8th in the 200m Individual Medley and 10th in the 100m Individual Medley.
These exceptional results are a testament to Caitlin’s dedication, determination, and countless hours of hard work.
Congratulations, Caitlin! The entire Rustenburg Girls’ High School community is incredibly proud of you!
Touch Rugby
Outstanding Western Province Interprovincial Achievements
Our RGHS Touch Rugby players have given us plenty of reasons to celebrate following their participation in the Western Province Interprovincial Tournament.
Several of our learners proudly represented Western Province across various age divisions, achieving fantastic results, including two gold-medal finishes, a silver-medal finish, and selections for the South African Touch Association High Performance Programme.
These achievements highlight the incredible talent and dedication of our players, and we are delighted to recognise each of them.
U15A – Crowned Tournament Champions
A massive congratulations to Riley Brooks, Eden van Schalkwyk, Rachel de Bruyn and Hannah du Toit, who were part of the Western Province U15A team that emerged as tournament champions, securing gold medals!
Special congratulations go to Hannah du Toit, who captained the team. Her leadership and contribution to the team’s success deserve special recognition.
What a fantastic achievement for our young players!
U15B – Silver Medallists in Their First Season
An equally impressive achievement came from our U15B representatives: Eva van der Westhuizen, Leila van der Westhuizen, Eva Abrahams, Layla Mia, Rahma Gierdien, Laura Williams and Sadie Hancocks.
In what was their first year playing Touch Rugby and representing Western Province, these talented players delivered an outstanding performance, finishing second out of six teams and earning silver medals!
This is a particularly special achievement, demonstrating just how much these players have grown and developed in a short period.
A special mention goes to Rahma Gierdien and Sadie Hancocks, who served as vice-captains.
We are incredibly proud of the determination, teamwork and enthusiasm displayed by these young athletes!
U17A – Proud Western Province Representatives
Congratulations to Emily Engelbrecht, Olivia Abrahams, Hanaan Peters and Haniya Emeran, who earned the opportunity to represent Western Province in the U17A division.
Representing one’s province is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the dedication these players have shown throughout the season.
Special congratulations go to Emily Engelbrecht, who was entrusted with the responsibility of captaining the team.
Well done, girls! Your provincial representation is an achievement worth celebrating!
U17B – Unbeaten Gold-Medal Champions
What an incredible tournament for our U17B representatives!
Congratulations to Sibongisipho Kula, Anika du Toit, Kadi Okuka, Hanaan Majiet and Bohlale Lesoetsa, who were part of the Western Province U17B team that delivered a sensational performance.
The team went undefeated throughout the tournament, winning all seven matches and securing gold medals!
A special congratulations goes to Anika du Toit, who not only captained the team but also finished as the division’s top try scorer with an impressive nine tries!
Going through an entire tournament unbeaten is a remarkable achievement and speaks volumes about the team’s commitment, determination and teamwork.
U19A – Representing Western Province with Pride
We also celebrate Amelie Visser, Imaan Chothia, Nicole Smuts and Lucy Walker, who proudly represented Western Province in the U19A division.
Their selection is a wonderful recognition of their sporting ability, dedication and continued commitment to Touch Rugby.
Congratulations to all four players on earning the opportunity to compete at provincial level. We are extremely proud of your achievements!
South African Touch Association High Performance Programme Selections
The celebrations do not end there!
We are delighted to announce that several RGHS learners have also been selected for the South African Touch Association (SATA) High Performance Programme.
Congratulations to the following learners:
- U15: Eden van Schalkwyk
- U17: Emily Engelbrecht, Nina Janse van Rensburg and Olivia Abrahams
- U19: Amelie Visser, Lucy Walker and Nicole Smuts
These selections are a wonderful recognition of the players’ talent, hard work and potential to continue developing at a high level.
To all our Touch Rugby players, congratulations on an exceptional set of achievements! Whether through provincial representation, medals, leadership roles or High Performance selections, you have represented yourselves and Rustenburg Girls’ High School with distinction.
We could not be prouder!
Tennis
Our RGHS Tennis teams continue to make excellent progress in the Schools Tennis League, displaying wonderful determination, teamwork and sportsmanship as the season gains momentum!
With another week of fixtures completed, our players have faced strong and well-prepared opposition, rising to the challenge with resilience, confidence and a positive competitive spirit.
Beyond the results, it has been particularly encouraging to see the commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by our players, both during training sessions and on match days. Their willingness to challenge themselves, support one another and give their best on court is truly commendable.
As the league progresses, we look forward to seeing our teams continue to grow in confidence, develop their skills, and build on their performances.
Well done to all our Tennis players and coaches for their dedication and hard work! Keep up the fantastic effort, girls. We are proud of the way you continue to represent RGHS!
See results below:
| Date | Team | Opposition | Result |
| Monday 12 Oct | 1st Team | Stellenburg H/S | Lost 4-8 |
| Tuesday 13 Oct | 2nd Team | Springfield CS | Lost 2-10 |
| Tuesday 13 Oct | 3rd Team | St Cyprians | Lost 0-12 |
| Tuesday 13 Oct | 4th Team | Fish Hoek | Won 7-5 |
| Tuesday 13 Oct | 5thTeam | Fish Hoek | Lost 4-8 |
Celebrating Our RGHS Sporting Stars!
From national rankings to provincial representation, championship victories and High Performance selections, our learners continue to demonstrate the incredible sporting talent within Rustenburg Girls’ High School.
Behind every achievement are hours of preparation, determination, resilience, and a willingness to keep striving for improvement.
We also extend our appreciation to the coaches, parents and supporters who continue to encourage and guide our learners throughout their sporting journeys.