The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially confirmed the commencement dates for the 2025 promotion/relegation play-offs, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the domestic football season.
With their 15th-place finish in the Betway Premiership now solidified, Cape Town Citywill enter this mini-league phase, battling to retain their top-flight status.
They will be joined by two formidable contenders from the Motsepe Foundation Championship: Casric Stars, who ended their campaign in second position, and Orbit College, who claimed the third spot.
The play-off format dictates that each of these three clubs will engage in a series of home and away fixtures against their two opponents.
This comprehensive round-robin system will determine which side possesses the grit and quality to emerge as the leader of the mini-league.
The ultimate reward for the team that finishes atop this crucial table is a place in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign.
CAPE TOWN CITY AIMING FOR RETURN TO TOP-FLIGHT
This presents a make-or-break scenario for Cape Town City to preserve their position in the elite division, while offering a life-changing opportunity for both Casric Stars and Orbit College to achieve promotion to South Africa's highest football league.
It's worth noting that Durban City has already secured their promotion by winning the second-tier title, though their journey was somewhat overshadowed by legal disputes from JDR Stars and Cape Town Spurs, stemming from allegations of an improperly registered player.
