KwaZulu Natal premier Thamsanqa Ntuli launched the 2025 premiers Cup on Tuesday morning . Last year's champions Royal AM are not part of the tournament as they are no longer in football . Clubs to compete in 2025 tournament are Richards Bay , AmaZulu FC , Golden Arrows , Durban City , Milford FC and Midlands Wanderers .
Usuthu led by coach Arthur Zwane will play the opening match against Lamontville Golden Arrows led by coach Manqoba Mngqithi kick off is at 09hoo on the 26 July . Durban City possibly will be led by Gavin Hunt and Ernst Middendorp as Technical Advisor will face Milford FC a club from Motsepe Foundation Championship kick off is at 14hoo .
On Sunday morning at 09hoo Midlands Wanderers will face a Betway Premiership club Richards Bay in the first Semi Final . Winners from Saturday games will play the second Semi Final at 14hoo before the Final at 16hoo .
Richards Bay have signed number of new players preparing for the new Betway Premiership season in August . They have signed Lundi Mahalla , Benson Mongalo , Halalisani Vilakazi , Gabadhino Mhango , Lindokuhle Mtshali and Mbulelo Nombengula .