Across the North West province, Manyeneng has become a respected figure in school netball, dedicating her career to helping young people discover their potential both on and off the court. Through the PEP mini Netball programme, her work extends far beyond coaching the fundamentals of the sport. She is helping shape resilient, confident and community-minded young South Africans.
Her mission is simple yet powerful: create opportunities where every child feels supported, encouraged and inspired to shine.
A Life Dedicated to Service
Known throughout the North West netball community as D-Max, Dimakatso Manyeneng wears many hats.
She serves as the Provincial Manager of the North West Schools Netball Committee under South African Schools Netball (SASN), while also teaching Grade 12 Life Orientation at Kgosi Kebalepile Secondary School.
Beyond education and sport, Manyeneng is deeply involved in community development. As the Immediate Past President of the Women’s Missionary Society, she mentors young women and encourages them to become leaders within their communities.
Her commitment to caring for others also extends into her personal life as a wife, mother of four and foster parent, reflecting a passion for service that defines every aspect of her journey.
Building Confidence Through PEP mini Netball
For Manyeneng, netball has never simply been about winning matches.
Through the PEP mini Netball programme, she works alongside coaches and young players to ensure children experience the sport in a positive and welcoming environment from the very beginning.
Every training session and every match becomes an opportunity to develop life skills that stretch far beyond the court, including confidence, resilience, leadership and teamwork.
She believes every child deserves the chance to step onto the court knowing they belong, regardless of their background or ability.
Education Comes First
As an educator, Manyeneng sees a strong connection between academic success and sporting achievement.
Her coaching philosophy places equal importance on classroom performance and athletic development, regularly reminding players that education should always remain a priority.
By encouraging discipline, accountability and respect, she hopes to prepare young people not only for competition but for the challenges and opportunities they will face throughout life.
The Moments That Matter Most
While victories are rewarding, Manyeneng believes the greatest successes often happen in quieter moments.
Seeing a shy child find their confidence.
Watching teammates celebrate one another with a high-five.
Witnessing the excitement when a young player masters a new skill.
For her, these experiences capture the true value of grassroots netball and demonstrate how sport can positively shape a child’s future.
Reflecting on what continues to inspire her, Manyeneng said:
“I love seeing a player walk onto the court unsure of themselves and leave believing in themselves. Netball teaches communication, resilience, leadership, and trust. It creates a community where every player is supported, encouraged, and inspired. Netball is my passion, my purpose, and my proudest work. I love, I eat and I sleep netball. It is my life.”
Growing the Game Across North West
Looking to the future, Manyeneng hopes to expand opportunities for even more children across the North West province to experience the benefits of netball.
Her vision includes supporting more coaches while creating pathways that allow young players to build confidence, develop friendships and learn valuable life lessons through the game.
By investing in grassroots development today, she believes the next generation of players—and leaders—will be better equipped for tomorrow.
More Than a Sport
For Dimakatso Manyeneng, netball represents far more than competition.
It is a platform for education.
It is a place where communities are strengthened.
It is an environment where young people discover confidence, belonging and purpose.
Through her work with PEP mini Netball, she continues to prove that lasting impact is often measured not by trophies, but by the lives transformed along the way.
