Polokwane City are a Limpopo club with a long top-flight record, a franchise history that starts in Port Elizabeth and a new head coach for 2026/27. This profile combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s own website and Wikipedia. Where the two disagree, we state both versions.
The league data below is dated 26 September 2026. For the full standings, see our PSL table page, and for the schedule use the PSL fixtures page.
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Who are Polokwane City?
Polokwane City are a Limpopo club based in Polokwane, known as “The Rise and Shine” on the club’s own history page. They have played in the Betway Premiership since winning promotion in 2023, and finished seventh in 2025/26. Johnny Mogaladi is chairman, according to Wikipedia and the club’s history page, and the Mogaladi family has owned the club since 2010 by the club’s account.
What is the history of Polokwane City?
Polokwane City began life in Port Elizabeth and moved to Limpopo in 2012, so the club is much younger in Polokwane than its franchise history suggests. The club’s website says the story starts in August 2005, when Volkswagen South Africa bought the Maritzburg United franchise. Also, Wikipedia dates the Port Elizabeth move to 2006. In addition, the club was renamed Bay United after a public consultation, and it relocated to Polokwane after the 2010/11 season. Wikipedia says the Mogaladi family bought it in 2012, while the club says 2010, so the ownership date differs by source.
The rise came quickly. Both sources say the club won promotion to the top flight in 2013, after winning the 2012/13 National First Division. However, the same season brought tragedy. Four players died in a road accident on 11 November 2012 while returning from a match, according to Wikipedia, and the club’s history refers to the same loss.
The club was relegated after 2019/20, according to API-Football standings, and it returned through a dramatic final-day title in the 2022/23 National First Division, according to Wikipedia. Since then, Polokwane have finished eighth, seventh and seventh again in the top flight.
What has Polokwane City won?
Polokwane City have won the National First Division twice, in 2012/13 and 2022/23, but no major cup or league title. Their best top-flight finishes back that up. The club’s history page cites sixth place in 2016/17 as its highest finish. However, API-Football shows fifth on 44 points in 2018/19 and sixth on 43 points in 2016/17, so the club page appears to be out of date. The 2016/17 season also brought an MTN8 place, according to the club.
Where do Polokwane City play their home games?
Polokwane City mainly use Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, which API-Football lists at about 15,000 capacity. The 2026/27 fixture list names it for 11 of the 15 home league games, three more at Peter Mokaba Stadium and one at Seshego Stadium. Moreover, the neighbouring Peter Mokaba Stadium was built for the 2010 World Cup, and the club’s history page gives it a capacity of 48,000. Additionally, Wikipedia gives Polokwane’s ground as Peter Mokaba with a capacity of 15,000, which may refer to the older ground. Other sources put the big stadium at roughly 43,000 to 45,000. In short, the sources do not agree, so check the fixtures page for each match.
How are Polokwane City doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Polokwane City are eleventh in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 8 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 16 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the middle of the pack.
Their record reads 1 win, 4 draws and 2 defeats, with 8 goals scored and 10 conceded (goal difference -2). In other words, they are collecting 1.00 points per game. For comparison, that pace is below their 2025/26 average of 1.33.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Polokwane City have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 0, drawn 3 and lost 1. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 2-2 away to Marumo Gallants on 4 September 2026
- drew 1-1 at home to Kaizer Chiefs on 12 September 2026
- lost 0-1 at home to Amazulu on 19 September 2026
- lost 0-1 away to Siwelele on 18 October 2026
- drew 0-0 at home to TS Galaxy on 31 October 2026
Overall, 3 draws from the last five shows a side that is hard to beat but struggling to close games out.
How did Polokwane City do last season?
In 2025/26, Polokwane City finished seventh in the 16-club table with 8 points from 9 matches. They won 9, drew 13 and lost 8, scoring 21 and conceding 21.
That was a solid finish in the top half, so the aim is to hold or improve that position. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Polokwane City’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 27 November 2026: away to Durban City (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: away to Mamelodi Sundowns (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 16 December 2026: home to Golden Arrows (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
That is a gap of 28 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Who are Polokwane City’s biggest rivals?
Sekhukhune United are the closest thing to a derby, because both clubs play in Polokwane. The 2026/27 meeting went to Sekhukhune, who won 2-0 at home on 15 August 2026, according to the results above. In addition, the new coach knows the club well, having served as co-coach in 2021/22, which adds a local storyline.
To explore the neighbours, read the profiles of Sekhukhune United, Marumo Gallants and Kruger United. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
Who coaches Polokwane City and who are the notable names?
Bayano Moloto is head coach for 2026/27, and he replaced Phuti Mohafe, who left for Marumo Gallants. IOL’s July 2026 preview and TimesLive coverage from August 2026 both name Moloto. Also, IOL says he was a co-coach in 2021/22 and returns from a Motsepe Foundation Championship job at the University of Pretoria. In addition, Soccer Laduma reported Mohafe’s move to Marumo Gallants. We name no players, because squad lists in our sources disagree and coaching news is moving quickly.
Where are Polokwane City heading?
Polokwane City are heading for another mid-table season, with defence the main issue. As of 26 September 2026 they are eleventh on 8 points from 9 matches, having conceded 10 goals. TimesLive reported in August that Moloto wanted to fix a leaking defence. However, they have drawn four games and lost only two, so the base is solid. Meanwhile, results are collected on our PSL results page. You can also read the Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. For club history in the club’s own words, see the Polokwane City history page.
How can you follow Polokwane City this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Polokwane City
When was Polokwane City founded?
Polokwane City trace their franchise to 2005, when Maritzburg United was bought and moved to Port Elizabeth as Bay United. The club moved to Limpopo and took its current name in 2012.
What is Polokwane City’s nickname?
The club’s own history page calls Polokwane City The Rise and Shine.
Where do Polokwane City play home games?
Polokwane City mainly play at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, with some 2026/27 games at Peter Mokaba Stadium and Seshego Stadium. Capacity figures vary by source.
What has Polokwane City won?
Polokwane City have won the National First Division twice, in 2012/13 and 2022/23. They have won no major league or cup title in the top flight.
Where are Polokwane City in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Polokwane City are 11th with 8 points from 9 matches.
