It’s a moment no one in the Mother City saw coming—Cape Town City FC has been officially relegated from the Betway Premiership.

After a tough season and a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Orbit College in Rustenburg, the club now faces life in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

And with this relegation, the entire Western Cape is left without a single team in South Africa’s top-flight football league.

That means no top-tier action at Cape Town Stadium next season.

So, the question on many minds now is—what’s next?

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Looking back, Cape Town City’s relegation didn’t come out of the blue. Their season was anything but smooth.

Out of 28 league games, they managed just seven wins, picked up six draws, and lost 15 times.

Scoring was a major issue—they only found the back of the net 15 times, the lowest in the league, while conceding 31 goals.

That kind of record lands you in dangerous territory, and sure enough, they finished 15th on the log, dragging them into the promotion-relegation playoffs.

Orbit College Ends the Dream

Orbit College, a team many didn’t expect to make waves, was the final nail in the coffin.

Their 1-0 win over Cape Town City on Wednesday sealed the Citizens’ fate.

With just one more game left in the playoff series, City are now mathematically unable to survive.

That upcoming match against Casric Stars? It’s a formality at this point.

Orbit College now makes history by securing a place in the top tier for next season.

And they’ll be joined by Durban City, who will replace Royal AM in the Premiership.

Can They Buy Their Way Back?

Now, let’s be honest—this is South African football. Stranger things have happened.

There’s already speculation that Cape Town City might attempt to buy their way back into the Premiership by acquiring a status from another club.

It’s been done before. But as things stand, they’re looking at the tough road of rebuilding from the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

No More Cape Town in the PSL

This relegation also means something bigger: Cape Town is completely off the top-flight football map.

Not a single Western Cape team will be in the Betway Premiership next season.

It’s a huge blow for fans in the region and possibly a major headache for stadium authorities and sponsors who count on PSL football to bring crowds and attention.

Maybe Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has something up his sleeve—but so far, silence.

Here’s How the Promotion-Relegation Playoffs Went

Let’s break down the results that led to this moment:

June 11: Casric Stars 0-0 Orbit College
June 14: Cape Town City FC 0-0 Casric Stars
June 18: Orbit College 1-1 Cape Town City FC
June 21: Orbit College 1-0 Casric Stars
June 25: Orbit College 1-0 Cape Town City FC
June 30: Cape Town City FC vs Casric Stars (to be played at 15:00)

Even if City wins that last one, it won’t be enough.

What’s Next for the New Boys?

Orbit College is headed for the big time.

The question now is—can they survive the pace and pressure of the Betway Premiership? The competition is fierce, and newly promoted sides often struggle.

But this team has shown resilience. It’ll be fascinating to watch how they handle the challenge.