Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28 13:30 | 11 |
Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
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| 12/28 13:30 | 11 |
Golden Arrows vs Polokwane City
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| 12/28 15:45 | 11 |
Sekhukhune United vs Marumo Gallants
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| 12/28 18:00 | 11 |
Supersport United vs Stellenbosch FC
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| 12/29 13:30 | 11 |
Cape Town City vs Amazulu
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| 12/29 13:30 | 11 |
Royal AM FC vs TS Galaxy
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| 12/29 13:30 | 11 |
Magesi FC vs Orlando Pirates
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| 12/29 15:45 | 11 |
Kaizer Chiefs vs Chippa United
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| 01/04 13:30 | 12 |
Amazulu vs Golden Arrows
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| 01/04 13:30 | 12 |
TS Galaxy vs Magesi FC
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| 01/04 18:00 | 12 |
Marumo Gallants vs Richards Bay FC
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| 01/05 13:30 | 12 |
Polokwane City vs Sekhukhune United FC
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24 13:00 | 20 |
[2] Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants
[12]
|
8-1 |
| 12/24 13:00 | 8 |
[13] Amazulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns
[1]
|
0-1 |
| 12/18 17:30 | 10 |
[4] Stellenbosch FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
[1]
|
0-1 |
| 12/17 17:30 | 10 |
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United
|
PPT. |
| 12/16 13:30 | 10 |
[13] TS Galaxy vs Kaizer Chiefs
[9]
|
1-1 |
| 12/15 13:30 | 10 |
[3] Polokwane City vs Marumo Gallants
[11]
|
1-0 |
| 12/14 18:00 | 10 |
[8] Supersport United vs Magesi FC
[16]
|
1-0 |
| 12/14 15:30 | 10 |
[5] Chippa United vs Cape Town City
[14]
|
0-1 |
| 12/14 13:30 | 10 |
[6] Golden Arrows vs Richards Bay FC
[16]
|
0-1 |
| 12/13 18:00 | 10 |
Stellenbosch FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
|
PPT. |
| 12/13 17:30 | 10 |
Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United FC
|
PPT. |
| 12/13 17:30 | 10 |
[14] Amazulu vs Royal AM FC
[12]
|
2-1 |
Teams
Supersport United
Kaizer Chiefs
Mamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates
Chippa United
Golden Arrows
Maritzburg Utd
Amazulu
Cape Town City
Polokwane City
Bidvest Wits
Royal AM FC
Baroka FC
Stellenbosch FC
Free State Stars
Cape Town Spurs
Moroka Swallows
TS Galaxy
Bloem Celtic
Platinum Stars
Sekhukhune United FC
Highlands Park
Black Leopards
Richards Bay FC
Marumo Gallants
Black Aces
Pretoria University
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhadila
Jomo Cosmos
Magesi FC
Wikipedia - South African Premiership
The South African Premiership, officially referred to as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship purposes, is the premier men's professional soccer league and the highest division in the league system of South Africa, organised since 1996.
As the top-level division in South Africa, it is commonly referred to as the Premier Soccer League (PSL) – the administrator of association football in the country. The season started on 14 September 2024 with Sundowns being the most recent champions and looking to clinch yet another title under a new regime.
History
The league was founded in 1996 after an agreement between the National Soccer League and the remnants of the National Professional Soccer League. It is stated on its website that the former name still exists today, but for legal purposes, with the Premier Soccer League being its trade name.
The league was reduced from 18 to 16 teams after the end of the 2001–02 season to avoid fixture congestion, causing the disbandment of two teams; Ria Stars and Free State Stars, though the latter was reformed and competing as of the 2020–21 season. In 2004, a match-fixing scandal rocked the football/soccer landscape in South Africa. An investigation codenamed "Operation Dribble" was launched by the police system of South Africa police in June 2004. More than 40 arrests were made, ranging from club bosses to match commissioners, referees and their assistants. Kaizer Chiefs successfully defended their league title in 2005 after they won the prestigious trophy in 2004 for the first time in a decade. The 2005–06 season saw Mamelodi Sundowns capturing the title for a fourth time. Since the 2017–18 season, they have dominated the league, winning seven consecutuve titles.
In 2007, the PSL signed a television deal with SuperSport worth R 1.6 billion, which was the biggest sporting deal in the history of the country and ranked the league into the top 15 in the world in terms of commercial broadcast deals. In the same year, ABSA replaced Castle Lager as the title sponsor, with the latter having sponsored the league since its inception. SuperSport United won 3 league titles in a row between 2008 and 2010.
As of August 2024, the league is rated fourth in Africa according to the CAF 5-year ranking system.
For the 2018–19 season, the PSL gives each club a monthly grant of R 2 million, with funds coming from the television broadcasting rights and national sponsorships, with the league champion earning R 10 million.
In 2019, ABSA increased their sponsorship deal to the PSL to R 39.9 million, which meant that the league winners would secure R 15 million. ABSA would however announce its cancellation of its sponsorship with the PSL a year later on 4 June 2020.
On 24 September 2020, DStv were announced as the new sponsor, with the league being rebranded as the DStv Premiership. MultiChoice also announced that Showmax would replace DStv as the jersey sponsor of SuperSport United F.C. so the latter would be independent to sponsor the league outright.
On the 24th of July 2024, it was announced that Betway would be sponsoring the league, with DSTV's contract ending a year early due to Multichoice's financial troubles. This is one of the biggest sponsorships in South African football history worth R900-Million for the term of 3 years.
CEOs
- Trevor Phillips: 1996–1998
- Joe Ndlela: 1998–2000
- Robin Petersen: 2000–2001 (resigned)
- Trevor Phillips: 2002–2007
- Kjetil Siem: 2007–2011
- Zola Majavu: 2011 (resigned)
- Stanley Matthews: 2012 (resigned)
- Cambridge Mokanyane: 2013 (acting)
- Brand de Villers: 2013–2015
- Mato Madlala: 2016 – present (acting)
The South Africa Premier Tournament is an exhilarating showcase of soccer talent, uniting teams from across the nation in a thrilling competition that captures the spirit and passion of the beautiful game. Held annually, this prestigious tournament features top clubs from the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) and other regional leagues, providing a platform for both established stars and emerging talents to shine.
**Tournament Highlights:**
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Join us for the South Africa Premier Tournament, where every goal, save, and moment of brilliance contributes to a legacy of soccer excellence. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this tournament promises unforgettable memories and a true celebration of the sport.