{"id":1696,"date":"2025-07-31T15:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:07:58","slug":"psl-coaches-who-were-sacked-this-2024-25-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/psl-coaches-who-were-sacked-this-2024-25-season\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL Coaches Who Were Sacked This 2024\/25 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s been a rollercoaster year in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), with coaching changes dominating headlines across the country. As the pressure to deliver results intensifies, clubs are showing less patience with underperformance, no matter the coach\u2019s credentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024\/25 season has already seen several high-profile sackings that reflect a volatile environment for local tacticians. Here\u2019s a look at five PSL coaches who were dismissed during a turbulent campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-lehlohonolo-seema-sekhukhune-united\">1. Lehlohonolo\u202fSeema \u2013 Sekhukhune United<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 6 March 2025, Sekhukhune United made headlines by dismissing Lehlohonolo Seema just hours after a pre-match press conference for their Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. Despite having the club placed in a commendable third position on the Betway Premiership table, Seema\u2019s tenure came to an abrupt end amid growing rumours of internal disagreements. His departure raised eyebrows, given the team\u2019s strong campaign at the time. The club moved swiftly, appointing Kaitano Tembo and Paulus Masehe to oversee the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967063.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-19669\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967063.png 750w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967063-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Veli Nhlapo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-263063999\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-muhsin-ertugral-cape-town-city-fc\">2. Muhsin Ertugral \u2013 Cape Town City FC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran coach Muhsin Ertugral\u2019s return to Cape Town City proved short-lived. Appointed at the start of the year, he was shown the door in March 2025 following a dismal string of results that plunged the club into the lower half of the table. After initial success, including wins over big-name opponents, City\u2019s form collapsed. The club handed over interim duties to Diogo Peral, with former players Lebogang Manyama and Roger de S\u00e1 also involved in the technical team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-19672\" style=\"width:538px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753967251.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-gavin-hunt-supersport-united\">3. Gavin Hunt \u2013 SuperSport United<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SuperSport United parted ways with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gavin-hunt-to-head-durban-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gavin Hunt<\/a> in March 2025 following a sharp decline in form. The seasoned tactician, known for his previous title-winning successes, could not arrest the team\u2019s slide into relegation danger. Despite his vast experience and a reputation for building resilient squads, the club opted to seek a new direction. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969620-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-19695\" style=\"width:559px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1582480748\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-eric-tinkler-cape-town-city-fc\">4. Eric Tinkler \u2013 Cape Town City FC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric Tinkler\u2019s long-standing association with Cape Town City ended on 31 December 2024. Although the club had invested heavily in the transfer market ahead of the 2024\/25 season, poor performances on the pitch failed to match boardroom expectations. Tinkler\u2019s exit came just before the turn of the year and marked the beginning of a coaching merry-go-round at the club. His sacking paved the way for Muhsin Ertugral\u2019s second stint, which also ended in disappointment months later.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-19697\" style=\"width:541px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gauteng-image-1753969715.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-dan-malesela-marumo-gallants\">5. Dan Malesela \u2013 Marumo Gallants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan \u201cDance\u201d Malesela was relieved of his duties by Marumo Gallants early in 2025 after a string of underwhelming results. Despite his commitment to expressive, local football and a strong personal following, Gallants opted for a results-driven approach. His dismissal underlined the brutal nature of the coaching landscape in the Premiership, where style is often sacrificed for survival. Malesela briefly resurfaced at Baroka FC, but his stint there was similarly short-lived.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753969870.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-19701\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753969870.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753969870-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753969870-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753969870-390x220.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: News24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-36390993\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-season-of-managerial-turbulence-in-the-league\">A Season of Managerial Turbulence in the League<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the start of January 2025, nearly half of the top-flight clubs had already <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.espn.com\/espn\/story\/_\/id\/44396961\/psl-chaos-line-managerial-rollercoaster-intriguing-transfers-keeping-us-absorbed-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changed coaches<\/a>. The level of instability within the Premiership reached unprecedented levels, with both seasoned campaigners and newly appointed managers being shown the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Names like Brandon Truter, Peter Hyballa, Sead Ramovic, Clinton Larsen, and Vusumuzi Vilakazi all fell victim to the unforgiving pressure cooker of PSL football. Even high-profile dismissals at clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns saw both Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi exit in quick succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-did-so-many-coaches-fall\">Why Did So Many Coaches Fall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The spike in dismissals this season paints a clear picture of the expectations in the local game. Clubs are demanding immediate results, often at the expense of long-term planning or development. The sacking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/supersport-united-sold-to-siwelele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seema<\/a> while his team was in a strong league position, or Tinkler despite a well-funded squad, highlights the win-now culture. Additionally, the balance between giving local coaches time versus the perceived trust placed in foreign managers continues to spark debate within South African football circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4269268985\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-era-or-more-of-the-same\">A New Era or More of the Same?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As clubs regroup during pre-season, the coaching carousel may continue unless strong foundations are laid. Those who combine tactical brilliance with boardroom backing will be best placed to succeed in the country\u2019s most competitive league. With so many top jobs up for grabs in recent months, the 2025\/26 campaign could be defined not only by talent on the field, but by the resilience and direction shown on the touchline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/orlando-pirates-appoint-new-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BREAKING: Orlando Pirates Appoint New Coach Ahead of 2025\/26 Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a rollercoaster year in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), with coaching changes dominating headlines across the country. As the pressure to deliver results intensifies, clubs are showing less patience with underperformance, no matter the coach\u2019s credentials. 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