By: Rorisang Rampheteng 

Marumo Gallants might face relegation after Cape Town City won their SAFA arbitration case against them yesterday. City accused Bahlabane of playing with an unregistered player, Monde Mpambaniso, who made twenty appearances last season.

Sello Nduna, spokesperson of Gallants, said he cannot say anything now as the investigation is still taking place.

“Unfortunately, at the current moment, I cannot say anything as the investigations are still taking place, but what I can assure you is that when the matter is done, I will inform you.”

According to the PSL rules, using a non-registered player in a match is a serious violation with potential consequences for both the player and the club. The club could face fines, have the match results overturned, and potentially face further disciplinary action. The unregistered player could also face sanctions.

If Gallants are found guilty of playing with a non-registered player, they will automatically be relegated to the National First Division in accordance to the PSL rules, while City make a dramatic return to the PSL log for the 2025/26 season.

All the teams that played with Marumo will also be handed three points, which will further impact other league dynamics.

Kaizer Chiefs, for example, will enter top eight as they will be gifted a total of three points after losing 2-1 on one of the two games they played  against Marumo .

After finishing ninth with 32 Points last season, Amakhosi will have same points as Richards Bay who are currently on 33 points but will move to 35 points should outcomes favour City.

Richards Bay will therefore  be condemned to a ninth place finish on the log, while Chiefs ascend to eighth due to a superior goal difference.

Chiefs currently have 25 goals while Richards Bay are on 19.This also means Chiefs will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the opening fixtures of the MTN 8 cup competition on 9 August 2025.