The 2023–24 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 26th season of the
SAFA Second Division
The SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons, and previously the Vodacom League between 1998 and 2012, was founded in 1998 as the overall third tier of South African association football, football. The compet ...
, the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition is completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs.
Highbury F.C. from the Eastern Cape, and
Kruger United from Mpumalanga qualified for the final, with both earning promotion to the
2024–25 National First Division.
Highbury F.C. defeated
Kruger United 2-0 in the final, with Highbury taking R1.2 million in prize money, and Kruger United R600,000.
The competition is administered by the
South African Football Association
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.
In January 2024, a game in the Limpopo A stream between Madridtas FC and Vondwe XI Bullets in Tshifudi outside
Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou () is a town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is the administrative centre of Vhembe District Municipality and Thulamela Local Municipality. It is also known for being the former capital of the bantustan of Venda.
History
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resulted in a referee being attacked.
In May 2024, three officials were suspended for soliciting bribes.
Regions
Eastern Cape
Newly promoted teams:
* EMI
* Ayliff City
Stream A
Stream B
Free State
Newly promoted teams:
* Ixias
* Super Eagles
Stream A
Stream B
Gauteng
Newly promoted teams:
*Mike 1 Stars
*
University of Johannesburg
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The division was won by Dondol Stars for the second year in a row.
Kwazulu-Natal
Newly promoted teams:
* Dlangezwa Hellenic
* Swayimane United
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial playoffs were won by Njampela FC, who defeated uMsinga United 1-0 after extra time. The game ended 0-0 in regulation time. Their coach, Tshepo Motsoeneng, will be making his sixth appearance at the national playoffs.
Stream A
Stream B
Limpopo
Newly promoted teams:
*Nkowankowa Continental
*Sunrise FC
Stream A
Stream B
Mpumalanga
Newly promoted teams:
*Phezulu
*MP Future Stars
The franchise of Passion F.C. was purchased by Cunningmore B.
North West
Newly promoted teams:
*Spain
*Montshioa Swallows
Stream A
Stream B
Northern Cape
Newly promoted teams:
*Amaleven
*Mighty Movers
Stream A
Stream B
Western Cape
Newly promoted teams:
*Junction Rovers
*Oriented Birds
Stream A
Stream B
The Western Cape playoffs were won by FN Rangers, who defeated Clarewood FC 2-0 in the final.
Playoffs
Group A
* Njampela FC (KwaZulu-Natal)
* Mpheni Defenders (Limpopo)
* FN Rangers (Western Cape)
Group B
* Mangaung Unite (Free State)
* Highbury FC (Eastern Cape)
* Thames FC
orth West
Group C
* NC Professionals (Northern Cape)
* Kruger United (Mpumalanga)
* Dondol Stars (Gauteng)
Semi-finals
Final
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:2023-24 SAFA Second Division
SAFA Second Division seasons
2023–24 in South African soccer leagues