The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is relatively new, but some of the clubs currently in it are way older than the league itself.
Back in 1996, the National Soccer League (NSL) made way for the PSL which, in its inaugural season, was won by Manning Rangers a now-defunct club from Durban, formed in 1928.
Since then, six more clubs have enjoyed top honours in the league five of them still in the top tier of South African soccer.
Starting with the newbies, we are counting down (or up) from the youngest to the oldest PSL clubs currently in the top flight.
Cape Town City Cape Town City FC chairman John Cimitis being interviewed. Photo:Phando Jikelo/African News Agency/ANA
Founded: 2016
Club chairman: John Comitis, Michel Comitis
In human terms, Cape Town City are still toddlers in the PSL but have already bagged two trophies since the club was founded in 2016.
An earlier incarnation of the club complete with samilar colours existed in the 1960s, and was resurrected when the Comitis brothers bought Mpumalanga Black Aces, jumping straight into the top flight on their first seasn, where they finished an impressive third.
Polokwane City Jabulani Maluleke of Polokwane City celebrates scoring a free kick pass Darren Keet of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Polokwane City and Bidvest Wits at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on 20 January 2019 Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Founded: 2012
Club chairman: Johnny Mogaladi
Polokwane City is another club which came into existence following the dissolution of another outfit.
Rise and Shine came into being when the Mogaladi family bought Port Elizabeth-based Bay United, which had been relegated from the PSL in 2010.
Chippa United Chippa United players celebrate a goal. Founded: 2010
Club chairman: Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi
Chippa United was formed when businessman Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi purchased Mbekweni Cosmos from Paarl, and the club began life in the Mother City, gaining promotion from the third tier to the first division in its second year of existence.
The Chilli Boys spent just one season in the second tier before being promoted to the PSL in 2012.
In 2014 the club relocated to Port Elizabeth, where it currently operates with Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as its home ground.
Baroka FC POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA NOVEMBER 25: Matome Mabeba of Baroka FC celebrate after scoring a goal during the Telkom Knockout, Semi Final match between Baroka FC and Bidvest Wits at Peter Mokaba Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images) Founded: 2007
Club chairman: Khurishi Mphahlele
Unlike City, Baroka have had to climb up to the big time the conventional way, and it's been a remarkable rise, considering that the club was only formed in 2007.
Highlands Park CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA MAY 06: Owen da Gama (Head Coach of Highlands Park FC) and players celebrate with the trophy the National First Division match between Stellenbosch FC and Highlands Park at Athlone Stadium on May 06, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) Founded: 2003
Club chairman: Larry Brookstone
Highlands Park is another club which existed in yesteryear.
The original version of the club was formed in 1959 before being dissolved in 1983 after it was bought by Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono, who used the franchise to form Dion Cosmos later known as Jomo Cosmos.
There was a short-lived reincarnation in the early 90s, but the club was once again resurrected in 2003 eventually making the big time in 2016, but was relegated in its first season in the top flight, only to return after a year.
Supersport United Grant Kekana of Supersport United (r) celebrates goal with teammate Aubrey Modiba during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United at the Loftus Versveld Stadium, Pretoria on the 17 April 2019 Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Founded: 1994
Chairman: Khulu Sibiya
Supersport United was formed when the broadcast giant of the same name bought Pretoria City in 1994.
The club has gone on to become one of the most successful outfits locally, winning three league titles. Only the traditional big three of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have won more.
Black Leopards Mwape Musonda of Black Leopards celebrates goal with teammates during the 2019 Nedbank Cup match between Black Leopards and Orlando Pirates at Thohoyandou Stadium, Venda on 26 January 2019 Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Founded: 1983
Chairman: David Thidiela
Black Leopards first made an entry into the top flight in the 2001/2002 season, but the club had been around since the early 1980s.
Maritzburg United PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA DECEMBER 12: Yannick Zakri of Maritzburg Utd on the ball during the Absa Premiership match between Maritzburg United and Black Leopards at Harry Gwala Stadium on December 12, 2018 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) Founded: 1979
Club chairman: Farouk Kadodia
Maritzburg United have been around since 1979, only gaining promotion into the top flight in 2005.
Free State Stars CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA MAY 19: Sthembiso Dlamini of Free State Stars celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Nedbank Cup, Final match between Maritzburg United and Free State Stars at Cape Town Stadium on May 19, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images) Founded: 1977
Club chairman: Mike Mokoena
The Bethlehem-based outfit has gone through a couple of name changes, first starting off as Makwane Computer Stars in 1977, and later known as the legendary Qwa Qwa Stars.
In 2002 the club rebranded as Free State Stars, and regained promotion into the PSL three years later.
Mamelodi Sundowns Emiliano Tade of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2019 TOTAL CAF Champions League mat
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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is relatively new, but some of the clubs currently in it are way older than the league itself.
