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PSL 2024/25 in review | Chaos, crisis and close calls: The bottom four had it all
Discover the drama at the bottom of the 2024/25 PSL table. From Royal AM’s expulsion and Cape Town City's play-off struggle to SuperSport United’s fall from grace and Magesi FC’s rollercoaster debut, this in-depth review covers the chaos, controversy, and key players that defined the DStv Premiership relegation battle.
PSL must do much better next season after disruptive campaign
The PSL top-flight was a ticking bomb even before it started due to a lot of disruptives, and that's why there'll be a lot of expectations administrative-wise come next season, writes Mihlali Baleka.
Royal AM's salary disclosure: FUSA concerned MaMkhize made players 'a laughing stock”
FUSA has condemned Royal AM's Shauwn Mkhize for publicly disclosing players' salaries, arguing it jeopardises their future opportunities in football.
Royal AM's Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize reveals players' salaries in last stand against PSL
Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize reveals players' salaries to counter the PSL's expulsion.
Royal AM's PSL expulsion: What will happen to the players now?
The PSL's dramatic expulsion of Royal AM ends one of South African football's most turbulent sagas. As Shauwn Mkhize's debt-ridden club exits the league, all players immediately become free agents, allowing them to sign with any team without restrictions - but those owed money by the club may never see compensation.
Royal AM kicked out of PSL: Football clubs vote to end MaMkhize's troubled reign
Royal AM's tenure as a PSL club ends after board of governors vote to expel the debt-ridden KwaZulu-Natal outfit. The decisive action follows SARS's failed attempts to find a buyer for the club, which owes R40 million in unpaid taxes.
End of Royal AM saga: Goodbye MaMkhize, don't let the door hit you on the way out
The PSL board meets Thursday to decide Royal AM's fate, with expulsion looking likely after the executive's recommendation. From cash handouts on the pitch to fielding the owner's unqualified son, MaMkhize's club has made a mockery of South African football's professional standards—and the PSL may finally be reclaiming its dignity.
The Royal AM saga could come with huge implications for both ends of the Premiership table
The outcome of Royal AM saga stands to affect not only their stay in the Premier Soccer League top flight, but also a few positions in the log, creating an interesting end to the rest of the campaign in both halves.
SARS may struggle to get their R40 million from Mamkhize if Royal AM are expelled from the PSL
Royal AM's potential expulsion from the PSL poses significant challenges for Shauwn Mkhize and the South African Revenue Service in their efforts to recover R40 million.
Inside the collapse of Royal AM's sale: insights from the SARS curator
The sale of Royal AM's PSL status faces turmoil as the SARS curator reveals the reasons behind the collapse of a high-stakes transaction, leaving the club's future uncertain.
Roy Moodley’s bid for Royal AM awaits crucial PSL approval
Durban businessman Roy Moodley has secured the winning bid for Royal AM FC, but the deal awaits crucial approval from the Premier Soccer League, leaving the club's future uncertain.
Royal AM sale collapses as Roy Moodley’s bid falls through — What’s next for troubled club?
Durban businessman Roy Moodley has reportedly deemed unfit to take over Royal AM by SARS curator Jaco Venter, leaving the debt-ridden club facing an uncertain future.
Roy Moodley rescues Royal AM: Players return to training as Jacob Zuma ally buys MaMkhize's club
Royal AM players have returned to training following the acquisition of Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize's embattled club by an unnamed Durban businessman.
Six points clear: Durban City on verge of dramatic PSL return
With an impressive six-point lead and only eight games remaining, Durban City stands on the verge of returning to South African football's top flight. After rebranding from Maritzburg United and relocating to Durban, the club is writing a remarkable comeback story while former rivals Royal AM face a dramatic downward spiral.
David Skhosana calls Royal AM bid failure a ‘blessing in disguise,’ sets sights on KwaNdebele PSL team
MK Party MP David 'Mazolman' Skhosana calls his failed R15 million bid for struggling Royal AM 'a blessing in disguise' due to the club's precarious league position.
Royal AM's financial crisis: New owners will need very deep pockets to save troubled club
Whoever buys Royal AM faces more than just a football club acquisition – they'll inherit a FIFA transfer ban, unpaid salaries, potential relegation, and millions in debt.
Royal AM update: Red tape preventing announcement of troubled club's new owners
The much-anticipated announcement of Royal AM's new owners faces unexpected delays as regulatory requirements take centre stage. While multiple bidders, including an MK Party MP, have shown interest in the troubled KwaZulu-Natal club, NSL approval processes are holding up the final transfer of ownership.
R15 million not enough: MK Party MP's bid for troubled Royal AM falls short
MK Party MP David 'Mazolman' Skosana's R15 million bid to rescue and relocate troubled Royal AM football club to KwaNdebele has fallen short, as the race to acquire the debt-ridden PSL team intensifies.
Race to save Royal AM: MPs, business moguls submit bids for troubled KZN club
High-profile bidders including an MK Party MP and international investors are vying to purchase Royal AM football club as SARS forces a sale over R40 million in tax debt.
End of an era: Royal AM's turbulent chapter in South African football nears conclusion
As SARS puts Royal AM up for sale, we examine how Shauwn Mkhize's controversial ownership has impacted South African football. From court battles to unpaid taxes, this is why the club's change of ownership signals hope for the sport's future.
Why Royal AM may scare off potential buyers
As SARS calls for bids on Royal AM football club, potential buyers face inheriting massive tax debt, unpaid wages, and a FIFA transfer ban. With a R40 million tax burden and mounting operational issues, this prestigious KwaZulu-Natal club's sale might be more trouble than it's worth
SARS puts Royal AM up for auction: How to bid for troubled PSL club
Royal AM faces forced auction by SARS over R40 million tax debt, with potential new owners required to place R1 million deposit. The troubled PSL club comes with existing debts, including R15 million owed to former players.
Teams close to the Royal AM saga must tread carefull
The Royal AM saga could be far from over by the time the season ends in May. And so, teams which could be impacted by the fate of the club, especially those fighting relegation, must be vigilant.
From Andile Mpisane to Romeo Beckham: The rise of football's nepo babies
From South Africa's Andile Mpisane to Romeo Beckham, discover how family connections and privilege are shaping professional football worldwide.
UPDATE: Royal AM disqualified from Nedbank Cup amid financial crisis
Royal AM’s inability to honour its commitments stems from ongoing financial difficulties, leaving fans and stakeholders in disbelief.