… Another Namibian, Johan Theron finished 15th overall after reaching the third round. …
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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Johan Theron
Also known as: Theron · Leona Theron
Johan Theron — Namibian junior tennis player who reached the u16 semifinals at the ITF CAT Southern Africa Junior Championships in Gaborone.
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- December 2023
- May 2023
… The under-14 boys’ division showcased Johan Theron’s dominance in Group A and Kyle Els’ triumph in Group B. …
Talent and tenacity at Sanlam Junior tourney
World & Region
South African court voids Parliament's rejection of Ramaphosa impeachment report
The News
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament's December 2022 decision to reject an independent panel report on the Phala Phala scandal was unconstitutional, finding that Rule 129A, which allowed termination of impeachment proceedings at a preliminary stage, violated Section 89 of the constitution and undermined executive accountability. The matter has been referred back to Parliament's impeachment committee, reopening the possibility of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
8 May 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 8 May
South African court voids Parliament's rejection of Ramaphosa impeachment report
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament's December 2022 decision to reject an independent panel report on the Phala Phala scandal was unconstitutional, finding that Rule 129A, which allowed termination of impeachment proceedings at a preliminary stage, violated Section 89 of the constitution and undermined executive accountability. The matter has been referred back to Parliament's impeachment committee, reopening the possibility of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
8 May 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 26 April
Namibian cyclists win gold at SA XCO Cup 2 MTB
Roger Suren won gold in the u23 men's category at the SA XCO Cup 2 MTB series in Gauteng, beating South Africa's Massimiliano Ambrosini by one second. Qara Volschenk won gold in the sub junior girls category, finishing more than two minutes ahead of Leona Theron of South Africa in what was her second gold medal of the event.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
ITF Junior J30 tournament underway at Windhoek tennis courts
The International Tennis Federation World U/18 Junior J30 tournament is being held at Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek with 57 players, including five Namibian competitors. The event gives local players wildcards into the main draw to earn international ranking points, with tournament director Larushka Kruger emphasising the importance of exposure to international competition for developing young talent.
24 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 16 April
Johan Theron emerging as Namibia's promising junior tennis talent
Rising Windhoek-based tennis player Johan Theron is making his mark on the junior circuit with an aggressive all-court playing style, recent tournament victories, and an international ITF junior ranking of 3,500. At just 12 years old, he has collected 15 international trophies and climbed to 10th in Africa in the U/14 category by early 2025.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 14 January
Namibian teen Theron finishes fourth in regional tennis
Johan Theron, 14, was Namibia's best performer at the ITF CAT Southern Africa Junior Tennis Championships in Gaborone, reaching the boys u16 semifinals before finishing fourth overall. Three Namibian girls reached the u16 second round but were eliminated, while other Namibian entries had mixed results across age categories.
14 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 12 January
Namibian junior tennis players compete in Gaborone championships
Twelve Namibian junior tennis players are competing in Gaborone at the International Tennis Federation/Confederation of African Tennis Southern African Junior Individual and Team Championships through 17 January 2026, with most players winning their opening matches. According to coach Patrick Paulus, the players have performed commendably, particularly considering many are competing at this level for the first time.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 8 January
Namibia sends junior tennis team to Southern African championships
The Namibia Tennis Association has selected a junior team to compete in the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 13 January in under-14 and under-16 categories. The tournament serves as a regional pathway to the African Junior Championships and offers young players international ranking points and experience.
8 January 2026 · The Namibian →