Arbitration Verdict Still Pending as Thidiela Eyes a Second Route Back
01.06.2026
Motsepe Foundation Championship — Off-Season | Late May 2026 Black Leopards FC remain in limbo at the end of May.
Motsepe Foundation Championship — Off-Season | Late May 2026 Black Leopards FC remain in limbo at the end of May.
SAFA Arbitration — Update | 25 May 2026 Black Leopards’ wait for clarity continues. Chairman Tshifhiwa Thidiela confirmed this week
Motsepe Foundation Championship — Round 29 | 10 May 2026 A 2-1 Vhembe Derby win over Venda Football Academy gave
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kruger United
|
30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 62 |
| 2 |
Cape Town City
|
30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 54 |
| 3 |
Milford FC
|
30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 54 |
| 4 |
Casric Stars
|
30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 52 |
| 5 |
Hungry Lions
|
30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 52 |
| 6 |
Highbury
|
30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | -3 | 42 |
| 7 |
Upington City
|
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 39 |
| 8 |
Lerumo Lions
|
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 39 |
| 9 |
Venda FC
|
30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 36 |
| 10 |
The Bees
|
30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 35 |
| 11 |
University of Pretoria
|
30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | -4 | 35 |
| 12 |
Leicesterfield
|
30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | -18 | 34 |
| 13 |
Gomora United FC
|
30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | -11 | 33 |
| 14 |
Midlands Wanderers
|
30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | -16 | 33 |
| 15 |
Black Leopards
|
30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -12 | 28 |
| 16 |
Baroka FC
|
30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | -23 | 20 |
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Milford FC
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Black Leopards FC is a club with a proud and rich heritage, founded in 1983. The club has experienced highs and lows along the way, winning the NFD and being relegated back to the first division. As of the 2025/26 season, the club plays in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.