Durban City’s promotion confirmed following Cape Town Spurs’ appeal withdrawal in South Africa

Durban City are expected to feature in the South African Premiership in the upcoming campaign, following Cape Town Spurs’ not to further protest their promotion.

In a highly competitive clash in May, Durban City inflicted a 1-0 win over Cape Town Spurs to secure promotion to the South African top-flight.

However, their promotion was marred by Cape Town Spurs protest, alleging midfielder Saziso Magawana was ineligible. Their 1-0 defeat in that decisive match secured Durban City’s automatic promotion, prompting the PSL to withhold the trophy pending legal resolution.

After the PSL Dispute Resolution Chamber, chaired by Raymond Hack, dismissed Spurs’ protest and ordered them to pay costs, the club pursued arbitration through SAFA. Multiple arbitrators recused themselves before Hilton Epstein SC ultimately upheld Durban City’s position.

With the legal process concluded, Durban City were formally presented with the NFD trophy at SuperSport TV studios last week. Spurs’ withdrawal of their High Court application finalizes the matter, confirming Durban City’s promotion.