{"id":31255,"date":"2025-09-29T14:23:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31255"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:48:01","slug":"psl-free-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/psl-free-agents\/","title":{"rendered":"PSL Free Agents That Clubs Can Still Sign in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>PSL transfer window officially closed <\/strong>after nearly three months of negotiations. Clubs strengthened their squads, offloaded players, and tied up last-minute loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for some, the work isn\u2019t over. South African clubs can still dip into the free agent market to plug gaps, cover injuries, or add valuable experience. For players released during the window, the hunt for a new home continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at <strong>11 free agents<\/strong> who remain available and what they could bring to PSL clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-rivaldo-coetzee\">1. Rivaldo Coetzee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31268\" style=\"width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-12.png 1206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once tipped as the backbone of <strong>Bafana Bafana\u2019s defence<\/strong>, Rivaldo Coetzee is among the biggest names without a club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Mamelodi Sundowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Versatile, composed, plays as centre-back or defensive midfielder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Recently trained with Sekhukhune United but no deal finalised<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Coetzee\u2019s calm distribution and tactical intelligence make him an immediate upgrade for clubs needing a ball-playing defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3122433214\" 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-wayde-jooste\">2. Wayde Jooste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31269\" style=\"width:338px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13-450x257.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-13.png 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The experienced full-back <strong>Wayde Jooste<\/strong> remains clubless after his release from AmaZulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> AmaZulu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Energetic wing-back, offers width and versatility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 34<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jooste\u2019s PSL pedigree, including time at <strong>Orlando Pirates<\/strong>, means he can add depth and cover in defensive roles, especially for sides fighting relegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-ramahlwe-mphahlele\">3. Ramahlwe Mphahlele<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-14-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as <em>Rama<\/em> to fans, <strong>Ramahlwe Mphahlele<\/strong> is one of the PSL\u2019s most respected defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> AmaZulu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Leadership, defensive positioning, aerial ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His experience with <strong>Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong> and the national team makes him a stabilising presence. For young squads, his mentorship could be invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3057244683\" 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-pogiso-mahlangu\">4. Pogiso Mahlangu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31274\" style=\"width:411px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-18-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Released by <strong>Sekhukhune United<\/strong>, <strong>Pogiso Mahlangu<\/strong> brings pace and direct play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Sekhukhune United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Wing play, speed, stretching defences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 33<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For clubs looking to inject attacking width, Mahlangu is a low-risk, high-upside signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-sabelo-radebe\">5. Sabelo Radebe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31275\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-19-450x273.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Still early in his career, <strong>Sabelo Radebe<\/strong> is a player in need of a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Kaizer Chiefs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Creative midfielder, sharp passing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His potential makes him attractive for development-focused clubs willing to give him consistent minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3692928777\" 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-6-cole-alexander\">6. Cole Alexander<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31276\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-20.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran midfielder <strong>Cole Alexander<\/strong> offers grit and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Polokwane City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Combative, disciplined, experienced in PSL and abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 36<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though past his peak, Alexander\u2019s leadership and professionalism could steady midfield lines for struggling teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-fortune-makaringe\">7. Fortune Makaringe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31262\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A dynamic presence in midfield, <strong>Fortune Makaringe<\/strong> surprisingly finds himself without a club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Cape Town City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Box-to-box energy, creativity, adaptability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 32<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clubs needing mobility in midfield could turn to Makaringe to inject drive and urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4025162107\" 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-8-mduduzi-mdantsane\">8. Mduduzi Mdantsane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31261\" style=\"width:354px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most surprising releases of the window, <strong>Mduduzi Mdantsane<\/strong> is a proven creative force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaizerchiefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Vision, set pieces, goal creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mdantsane\u2019s knack for unlocking defences makes him an ideal signing for clubs struggling to score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-gift-motupa\">9. Gift Motupa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-4-1024x717.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31260\" style=\"width:349px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Powerful forward <strong>Gift Motupa<\/strong> remains a free agent after a difficult few seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Magesi FC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Strength, finishing instincts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If fit, Motupa could provide the goalscoring punch that several PSL sides desperately lack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-286173529\" 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-10-abbubaker-mobara\">10. Abbubaker Mobara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31258\" style=\"width:340px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png 700w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-150x95.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-450x284.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another versatile defender on the market, <strong>Abbubaker Mobara<\/strong> left AmaZulu earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> AmaZulu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Can play centre-back or right-back, steady presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His ability to fill multiple roles offers a reliable, affordable solution for clubs with thin squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-thulani-hlatshwayo\">11. Thulani Hlatshwayo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31256\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 533w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-450x253.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The former <strong>Bafana Bafana<\/strong> captain, known as <em>Tyson<\/em>, is perhaps the most decorated free agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last club:<\/strong> Orlando Pirates (previously)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Leadership, aerial dominance, defensive organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though no longer at his peak, his influence in the dressing room and big-match experience could help a team in transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3995329207\" 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-why-are-they-unsigned\">Why Are They Unsigned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salary demands<\/strong> often deter clubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injuries<\/strong> raise doubts about reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical fit<\/strong> means not every coach sees them as necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some may wait until <strong>January 2026<\/strong> for better opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-could-benefit-most\">Who Could Benefit Most?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kaizer Chiefs<\/strong>: Need midfield reinforcements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orlando Pirates<\/strong>: Extra defensive cover could help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newly promoted clubs<\/strong>: Affordable veterans bring stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-vs-orlando-pirates\/\">Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: Who Won the Summer Transfer Market Battle?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PSL free agent market remains rich with talent. From Rivaldo Coetzee\u2019s composure to Mdantsane\u2019s creativity and Hlatshwayo\u2019s leadership, there are players who can still shape the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only question is, which club will act first to secure them?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PSL transfer window is closed, but top free agents like Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, and Mduduzi Mdantsane are still available for clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":31277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"The PSL transfer window is closed, but top free agents like Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, and Mduduzi Mdantsane are still available for clubs.","footnotes":""},"categories":[56,64],"tags":[11118,11108,9166],"class_list":{"0":"post-31255","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"category-sports-news","9":"tag-latest-football-news","10":"tag-latest-sports-news","11":"tag-transfer-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31255"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31255\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31278,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31255\/revisions\/31278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}