President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a visit to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg, where he met with the organisation’s senior leadership and praised its contribution to South African football.
The visit took place on Monday, 2 November 2026. Ramaphosa held discussions with PSL chairman Irvin Khoza and chief executive Mato Madlala, recognising the league’s organisation and its growing profile across Africa and beyond.
Ramaphosa applauds PSL leadership
The President reportedly congratulated the PSL leadership for the way it manages South Africa’s professional football competitions, describing the league as one of the continent’s leading football organisations.
The recent Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs was also highlighted during the visit, with Ramaphosa recognising the fixture’s appeal beyond South African borders.
According to a statement shared by the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa paid a courtesy visit to the PSL offices and met with Khoza and Madlala.
The statement said the President praised the league’s leadership for running what it described as the most organised and successful league on the African continent.
It also highlighted his appreciation of the Soweto Derby’s significance on both the continental and international stages.
The recognition underlines the importance of the PSL as a major sporting institution in South Africa, with the Soweto Derby continuing to serve as one of the country’s most prominent football occasions.
Betway Premiership action set to resume
Attention will now turn back to the domestic football calendar, with the Betway Premiership schedule featuring several important fixtures later in November.
The Carling Knockout competition and the upcoming FIFA international break are also set to shape the domestic football programme.
Selected Betway Premiership fixtures
Friday, 27 November 2026
- Stellenbosch FC vs TS Galaxy – 19:30, Danie Craven Stadium
Saturday, 28 November 2026
- AmaZulu FC vs Milford FC – 15:30, Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs – 15:30, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
- Orlando Pirates vs Golden Arrows – 18:00, Orlando Amstel Arena
- Kruger United vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 20:15, Differ Maja Stadium
Sunday, 29 November 2026
- Marumo Gallants vs Richards Bay – 15:30, Royal Bafokeng Stadium
- Sekhukhune United vs Siwelele FC – 18:00, Peter Mokaba Stadium
Sundowns lead the league standings
Mamelodi Sundowns are reported to be leading the Betway Premiership table with 26 points from 10 matches.
Orlando Pirates are close behind in second place, having collected 25 points from nine games. AmaZulu FC and newly promoted Milford FC have also made impressive starts, occupying third and fourth positions respectively.
At the bottom of the standings, Richards Bay FC are struggling to find results, while Marumo Gallants sit in 15th place.
As the campaign progresses, the pressure is increasing at both ends of the table, with the title race and relegation battle beginning to take shape.
