The South African Football Association (Safa) CEO Tebogo Motlanthe has hinted the 2019/20 PSL season will not be cancelled.
However, Motlanthe warned a final decision on when football will return rests solely with the South African government.
Motlanthe said the people must not jump the gun and push for the resumption of the season even if the situation doesn't permit it.
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While Minister of Sport Nathi Mthethwa has allowed the return to training of contact sports under Level 3 of the coronavirus lockdown, Motlanthe reiterated that competitive football cannot be played unless the country moves to a lower level or ease the regulations.