Sources indicate that the legal pathways available for this appeal are unclear, as the PSL's decision is based on its internal rules, bypassing the usual PSL Disciplinary Committee.
Speeaking anonymously to Sportswire.com, a player from the club confirmed that Mkhize, also known as "MaMkhize," addressed the squad about the appeal.
"MaMkhize told us that she plans to appeal the PSL's decision within five days, and we've been informed that we will be playing next week," the player said.
An official from the club also supported this, emphasizing that the team expects to play next week and cautioning against underestimating Mkhize's determination.
The PSL has confirmed that the decision to terminate Royal AM's membership will be discussed during the Board of Governors (BOG) meeting next Thursday at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The decision is based on the club's failure to meet its league obligations, including its inability to field a team, as the club has not played a match in 2025. Royal AM still has 19 matches remaining.
This crisis follows financial difficulties triggered by the appointment of a curator, Jaco Venter, by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Venter struggled to secure a buyer for the club, and a potential sale to Durban businessman Roy Moodlely fell through after he failed to meet the deposit deadline. As a result, SARS lost its chance to recover the owed taxes through the sale.
Royal AM's financial issues began in November when SARS seized Mkhize's assets due to nearly R40 million in unpaid taxes. The seizure, along with frozen accounts, prevented the club from paying player salaries, and wages for December were only paid in January.
The club's financial troubles led to the suspension of PSL grant payments, loss of sponsorship with Betway, exclusion from the Nedbank Cup, and the indefinite suspension of league matches.
The club's most recent match was a 3-1 loss to TS Galaxy on December 29. Currently, Royal AM sits at the bottom of the Betway Premiership with just eight points from 11 matches.
If the PSL's decision stands, Royal AM will be relegated but will not be eligible to compete in the Motsepe Foundation Championship next season due to the termination of their membership.
Royal AM's turbulent run in South African top-flight football has come to a dramatic end, as the Premier Soccer League's (PSL) Board of Governors (BoG) has voted to expel the club following months of uncertainty.
The Premier Soccer League is expected to bring the long-running Royal AM saga to a close following a crucial board of governors meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Royal AM is back on the market after a bid from Global Investments to buy the club fell through.
Politician David Skosana has revealed that his consortium was unsuccessful in a bid to buy beleaguered Betway Premiership side Royal AM.
