The Kovsie Liga playoffs are here, with the two semifinals taking place in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
As in 2024, Diamantveld have been in strong form throughout the season. Unlike last year, when the back-to-back Wesgrow Sentrale Skole champions came unstuck against a useful Duineveld in Upington, there has been no costly stumble this time around. With Welkom Gim — champions in both 2023 and 2024 — knocked out by Bethlehem Voortrekker and unable to defend their crown, the Diamonds head into the playoffs as clear-cut favourites to clinch what could well be their first Kovsie Liga title. They face Free State champions Fichardtpark in the semifinals.
In the other semifinal, Witteberg of Bethlehem will look to build on a successful campaign that saw them crowned Griffons champions after beating neighbours Bethlehem Voortrekker 47-33 in the title decider. Their Kovies semis opponents are Upington, who booked their spot courtesy of a tight derby win over Duineveld and qualification as Griquas’ second-placed team in 2025.
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