The Telkom Charity Cup was a South African association football annual, one-day tournament for Premier Soccer League clubs. It was usually held in early August, as the season opening event. It was traditionally played at South Africa's premier football venue, Soccer City.
The qualifying criteria were unique: The public would vote by telephone for their favourite football team to participate. The four clubs with the most votes qualified for the tournament. The aim of the tournament was to raise money for charity through the votes and gate fees.
The four clubs selected to participate are drawn into two semi-finals, played one after the other. The two winning clubs then play in a final, later that evening.
The most successful coach in the competition has been Ted Dumitru, who recorded four wins.
In April 2011, the PSL announced that the tournament would be removed from the football calendar. Irvin Khoza, the PSL Chairman said the competition had "outlived its usefulness".
Winners
YearHostWinnerWinning CoachIwisa Maize Meal Soccer Spectacular 1986Ellis ParkKaizer ChiefsTed Dumitru 1987Ellis ParkKaizer Chiefs(2)Ted Dumitru 1988Ellis ParkKaizer Chiefs(3)Ted Dumitru 1989Ellis ParkKaizer Chiefs(4)Jeff Butler 1990Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(5)Augusto Palacios 1991Soccer CityMamelodi SundownsStanley Tshabalala 1992Soccer CityMoroka SwallowsEddie Lewis 1993Soccer CityOrlando PiratesGeoff Hudson 1994Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(6)Philippe Troussier 1995Soccer CityOrlando Pirates(2)Mike Makaab 1996Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(7)Jeff Butler 1997Soccer CityOrlando Pirates(3)Ronald Mkhandawire 1998Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(8)Paul Dolezar Charity Spectacular 1999Soccer CityOrlando Pirates(4)Viktor Bondarenko 2000Soccer CityMamelodi Sundowns(2)Neil Tovey 2001Soccer CityOrlando Pirates(5)Augusto Palacios 2002Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(9)Muhsin Ertugral 2003Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(10)Ted Dumitru 2004Soccer CityMamelodi Sundowns(3)Paul Dolezar 2005Soccer CityMamelodi Sundowns(4)Ángel Cappa 2006Soccer CityMamelodi Sundowns(5)Neil ToveyTelkom Charity Cup 2007Mmabatho StadiumBloemfontein CelticKhabo Zondo 2008Mmabatho StadiumOrlando Pirates(6)Ruud Krol 2009Royal Bafokeng StadiumOrlando Pirates(7)Ruud Krol 2010Soccer CityKaizer Chiefs(11)Vladimir Vermezović
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References
External links Charity Cup Official Website Telkom Official Website Premier Soccer League South African Football Association Confederation of African Football RSSSF competition history