Although most of the teams affiliated to the Safa Vhembe Regional League have three matches to play before the end of the season, most of them have already secured places in the promotional playoffs.
Merwe United FC are through to the annual event. They finished their league programme on top of Stream A1. FC Basel are also preparing for the playoffs after finishing their league programme on top of Stream A2.
Madridtas FC were the first to book a place in the promotional playoffs. They were already sure of their place six matches before the end of their league journey in Stream B1. Mukula Young Santos will represent Stream B2 in the playoffs.
The race for promotion is still wide open in Stream C1. Four teams, Napoli FC, Ngwenani Young Chiefs, SMSA and Rockers FC, are in the race for the league title.
Mukula Fast Eleven are gearing up for the playoffs after finishing on top of Stream C2. Teams in the race for promotion in Stream D1 are Tshivhazwaulu Peace Makers and Tshakhuma RO United.
The three teams in the hot race for promotion in Stream D2 are Univen FC, Manamani FC and Manamani Blue Birds. Tshikhwani Stone Breakers will represent Stream E1 for the second time in a row. Makhitha Oscar Stars are also bracing themselves for the playoffs after finishing their league programme on top of Stream E2.
Koki FC and Mashamba Soccer Academy are in a two-horse race in Stream F1. Masakona Real Citizens are the Stream F2 champions. Eagles United FC and Maelula United Brothers are fighting for promotion in Stream G1.
Matanda Rockers will be the ambassadors for Stream G2 in the promotional playoffs. The other teams that will represent their respective streams in the playoffs are Anel Real Vikings (H1), Mabvete Peace Makers (H2), Dipeni FC (I1) and Berea FC (I2).