Another day for Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns daily transfer news updates.
Competing for the Betway Premiership, CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup demands Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to remain active in the transfer market on a daily basis!
KAIZER CHIEFS ATTACKER KHANYISA MAYO
Mayo, 27, could possibly return to CR Belouizdad where he had arrived from on loan until the end of the season.
Amakhosi have an option to buy him when the loan deal expires on 30 June. The Mthatha-born star delivered two goals in 10 games, including an significant injury layoff and notably less favour from co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.
ORLANDO PIRATES CHASING TWO GOLDEN ARROWS MIDFIELDERS
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side are reportedly working on landing the signatures of Golden Arrows midfielders Isaac Cisse and Siyanda Ndlovu.
DURBAN CITY KEEN ON MAMELODI SUNDOWNS DEFENDER
Durban City are interested in keeping Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego permanently after the left-back impressed during his loan spell at the club.
The 29-year-old joined the Citizens on loan and went on to make 29 appearances during the campaign.
However, according to Mazola Molefe, Durban City are currently unable to complete a permanent move before the expiry of Mashego’s loan deal in June, with Sundowns expected to bring the Mamelodi-born defender back to Chloorkop.
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WHEN ARE THE PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE TRANSFER WINDOWS?
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) transfer calendar is split into two registration periods each season, the main pre-season window and the mid-season window.
Pre-season transfer window: Opens on 1 July and usually runs until September, allowing clubs to complete squad building before and during the opening weeks of the campaign.
Mid-season transfer window: Opens on 1 January and closes in February, giving clubs an opportunity to strengthen squads for the second half of the season.
HOW ARE SALARIES AND CONTRACTS STRUCTURED IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN PSL?
Player salaries and contracts in the PSL are not controlled by a league salary cap or minimum wage structure. Instead, agreements are negotiated directly between the club, player and player representative. As a result, earnings vary significantly depending on several factors.
Player profile and experience: Established stars, senior internationals and Bafana Bafana players can earn more up to R1 million per month, particularly when image rights and commercial agreements are included.
Meanwhile, younger players and footballers at smaller clubs may earn closer to R20,000–30,000 monthly at top clubs. The figures are as low as R12 000 at smaller clubs.
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST TRANSFER FEES IN PSL HISTORY?
Some of the biggest transfers involving South African clubs include:
Percy Tau: R64 million (Mamelodi Sundowns to Brighton & Hove Albion, 2018)
Mbekezile Mbokazi: R52 million (Orlando Pirates to Chicago Fire FC, 2025)
Thulani Serero: R50 million (Ajax Cape Town to AFC Ajax, 2011)
Mbulelo Mabizela: R46 million (Orlando Pirates to Tottenham Hotspur, 2003).
HOW DO PRE-CONTRACTS DEALS WORK?
Pre-contract agreements allow clubs to secure players before their current contracts expire.
A club negotiates directly with the player. He signs an agreement confirming the player will join once the existing contract ends. This means no transfer fee is paid.
HOW DO FREE AGENT SIGNINGS WORK?
A free transfer happens when a player becomes available without a transfer fee, usually after their contract expires.
Direct negotiations: The new club negotiates directly with the player and representatives. There is no need to agree a transfer amount with another club.
Mutual termination: Players may also become free agents if both player and club agree to terminate the contract before expiry.
For official transfer activity and confirmed moves, clubs and supporters often track updates through Transfermarkt South Africa.
