City’s close shave with relegation

The early years

Polokwane City first gained promotion to the PSL’s top division in May 2011 in what was called Coastal Stream. The Rise and Shine owners had bought the status of Port Elizabeth-based Bay United in 2010

The swift return

In May 2013 City were back in the PSL after spending one season in the National First Division following their relegation in 2011-12 season. They have never been relegated since

Escaped relegation

Rise and Shine escaped relegation via the national play-offs in May 2014 with First Division clubs Black Leopards and Milano United, after finishing in 15th spot in their second full season at the PSL

Promising run

2014-15 was a better season for City as they finished in 12th spot on the PSL log, only to take a step back the following season when they finished in 13th

Best ever season

The 2016-17 season was City’s best campaign by far as they finished in sixth and qualified for the MTN8 for the very first time. City were, however, to go back to their relegation-fighting mode last season, battling until they finished 12th