2010–11 SAFA Second Division
The 2010–11 SAFA Second Division season, also known as Vodacom League due to a sponsoring deal, took place in South Africa between the months of September and May. The league is the third tier of South African football, and is divided geographically into 5 divisions in the Coastal Stream and 4 divisions in the Inland Stream.
Coastal Stream
Eastern Cape Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Young Stars, Royals.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Buffalo | Jan Smuts Stadium | East London |
| Bay Academy | NU 2 Stadium | Port Elizabeth |
| Bush Bucks | Jan Smuts Stadium | East London |
| Cloud 9 | Bredbach Sport Field | Breidbach |
| Happy Brothers | Rotary Stadium | Mthatha |
| Kokstad Liverpool | Bongweni Sports Field | Bongweni |
| Manchester United | Ward 4 Sports Fields | Mthonjaneni |
| Matat Professionals | Matatiele Stadium | Matatiele |
| Matta Milan | Dutywa Stadium | Dutywa |
| Mighty Greens | Kwezi Naledi Stadium | Lady Grey |
| Mthata Liverpool | Rotary Stadium | Mthatha |
| O.R. Tambo D.C. | Jan Smuts Stadium | East London |
| Royals | Dutywa Stadium | Dutywa |
| Tembu Royals | Rotary Stadium | Mthatha |
| Tornado | Jan Smuts Stadium | East London |
| Young Stars | Sauer Park | Aliwal North |
Free State Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Mangaung City, Harrismith United.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Bloemfontein Young Tigers | Tempe Military Base | Bloemfontein |
| Botshabelo | Botshabelo Stadium | Botshabelo |
| Bubchu United | Clive Solomons Stadium | Bloemfontein |
| Celtic Colts | Westdene Stadium | Bloemfontein |
| Free State Champs | Zamdela Stadium | Sasolburg |
| Harmony | Zuka Baloyi Stadium | Welkom |
| Harrismith United | Tshiame Stadium | Harrismith |
| Liverpool BTX | Zuka Baloyi Stadium | Welkom |
| Maluti Fet College | Platberg Stadium | Harrismith |
| Mangaung City | Selosesha Stadium | Thaba Nchu |
| Moving Spurs | Phuthaditjhaba Stadium | Phuthaditjhaba |
| Roses United | Westdene Stadium | Bloemfontein |
| Sasolburg Juventus | Flavius Mareka Sports Ground | Sasolburg |
| Super Eagles | Bohlokong Stadium | Bohlokong |
| Tower United | Botshabelo Stadium | Botshabelo |
| United All Tigers | Excelsior Stadium | Excelsior |
KwaZulu-Natal Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Abaqulusi, Bright Stars.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Abaqulusi | Kandahar Sports Fields | Ladysmith |
| African Wanderers | SJ Smith Stadium | Durban |
| Amajuba United Killers | Osizweni Stadium | Osizweni |
| Bright Stars | Richards Bay Stadium | Richards Bay |
| Dundee XI Experience | Mpumelelo Stadium | Dundee |
| Durban Stars | SJ Smith Stadium | Durban |
| Durban Warriors | Princess Magogo Stadium | Durban |
| Gqikazi All Stars | Ulundi Stadium | Ulundi |
| Island | Ulundi Stadium | Ulundi |
| Kwa-Mashu All Stars | Makhehleni Ground 1 | Durban |
| Maritzburg City | Wadley Stadium | Pietermaritzburg |
| Newcastle Sicilians | Arbor Park | Newcastle |
| Real Classic | Richards Bay Stadium | Richards Bay |
| SAPS Callies | Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre | Port Shepstone |
| Sobantu Shooting Stars | Sobantu Stadium | Pietermaritzburg |
| Wembezi Juventus | AG Magubane Stadium | Ladysmith |
Northern Cape Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Kakamas Cosmos, Amalawus.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Amalawus | Pabellelo Stadium | Upington |
| Charlton | Douglas Stadium | Douglas |
| Kakamas Cosmos | Langverwagt Stadium | Kakamas |
| Kakamas Juventus | Langverwagt Stadium | Kakamas |
| Kakamas Sundowns | Langverwagt Stadium | Kakamas |
| Louisvale Pirates | Louisvale Stadium | Upington |
| Morester Jeug | Union Ground Stadium | Upington |
| North East Celtics | Pabellelo Stadium | Upington |
| Olympics | Okiep Stadium | Okiep |
| Ray Madrid | Okiep Stadium | Okiep |
| Real Madrid | Galeshewe Stadium | Kimberley |
| Steach United | Galeshewe Stadium | Kimberley |
| Wanderers | Bakgat Stadium | Kimberley |
| William Prescod | Bakgat Stadium | Kimberley |
| Wings United | Pabellelo Stadium | Upington |
| Young Pirates | Greenpoint Stadium | Kimberley |
Western Cape Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Chippa United, Battswood, WP United.Joining for 2011-12: Hanover Park, Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Ajax Cape Town U19 | Ikamva Stadium | Cape Town |
| Baltic Rangers | Youngsfield Military Base | Cape Town |
| Battswood | William Herbert | Cape Town |
| Beaufortwest City | Rustdene Stadium | Beaufort West |
| Cape Town All Stars | Inyanga Stadium | Cape Town |
| Chippa United | Philippi Stadium | Cape Town |
| Ikapa Sporting | Cape Town | |
| Jomo Powers | Robinvale Sport Field | Atlantis |
| Knysna Bafana | Knysna Stadium | Knysna |
| Mbekweni United | Mbekweni Stadium | Wellington |
| Milano United | Rooikrans Sports Complex | Cape Town |
| Mitchells Plain United | Lansdowne Academy | Cape Town |
| Old Mutual Academy | Mutual Park | Cape Town |
| Royal Blues | Rustdene Stadium | Beaufort West |
| Steenberg United | Rooikrans Sports Complex | Cape Town |
| Tygerberg | Symphony Park | Cape Town |
| Western Province United | Western Cape Sports School | Cape Town |
Inland Stream
Gauteng Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Real Barcelona, Lesedi Shooting Stars.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| African All Stars | KwaThema Stadium | KwaThema |
| Alexandra United | Alexandra Stadium | Alexandra |
| Arcadia Shepherds | Caledonian Stadium | Pretoria |
| Benoni Premier United | Sinaba Stadium | Benoni |
| Berea - Albion | Martimo Sports Ground | Pretoria |
| Bid Boys | Bidvest Stadium | Johannesburg |
| Blackpool | Cecil Payne Stadium | Johannesburg |
| Highlands Park | Modderfontein Stadium | Johannesburg |
| Lesedi Shooting Stars | Zone 15 Hostel, Sebokeng | Sebokeng |
| M Tigers | Mehlareng Stadium | Tembisa |
| Real Barcelona | George Thabe Stadium | Sharpeville |
| Soweto Panthers | Highveld College, 17 Shaft | Soweto |
| SuperSport T.H. Academy | Pilditch Stadium | Pretoria |
| The Vardos | Makhulong Stadium | Tembisa |
| Trabzon | Mohlakeng Stadium | Randfontein |
| Yebo Yes United | Arthur Block Park | Johannesburg |
Limpopo Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Karee Young Stars, Phalaborwa Real Rovers.Joining for 2011-12: Super Eagles, Davhana Shooting Stars.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Baroka | Ngwana Mohube Sports Ground | Ga-Mphahlele |
| Blue Rocks | Nkowa-Nkowa Stadium | Tzaneen |
| Fanang Diatla | Lebowakgomo Stadium | Lebowakgomo |
| Karee Young Stars | Seshego Stadium | Seshego |
| Lephalale Young Killers | Mogoi Club Stadium | Lephalale |
| Maniini All Blacks | Makwarela Stadium | Makwarela |
| Mighty | Peter Mokaba Stadium | Polokwane |
| Modimolle Aces | Ephraim Mohale Stadium | Modimolle |
| Naughty Boys | Seshego Stadium | Seshego |
| Nobela All Stars | Bungeni Stadium | Bungeni |
| Peace Lovers | Peter Mokaba Stadium | Polokwane |
| Phalaborwa Real Rovers | Namakgale Stadium | Phalaborwa |
| Phungo All Stars | Malamulele Stadium | Malamulele |
| The Dolphins | Seshego Stadium | Seshego |
| Vhembe | Makwarela Stadium | Makwarela |
| Winners Park | Mookgopong Grounds | Mookgopong |
Mpumalanga Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Sivutsa Stars, Mologadi, Secunda Stars.Joining for 2011-12: Batau, Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Amazayoni | Kriel Mine Stadium | Kriel |
| Barberton City Stars | Barberton Prison Farm | Barberton |
| Benfica | Thulamahashe Old Stadium | Bushbuckridge |
| Calaska | Ackerville Stadium | Witbank |
| Henemat | Mpumalanga Stadium | Ermelo |
| Lynville All Stars | Lynnville Stadium | Witbank |
| Mbombela United | KaNyamazane Stadium | Nelspruit |
| Middleburg Mighty Saints | Mhluzi Stadium | Middelburg |
| Mighty Mega Force | Kriel Mine Stadium | Kriel |
| Mologadi | AJ Swanepoel Stadium | Ermelo |
| MP Highlanders | Thulamahashe New Stadium | Bushbuckridge |
| Phiva Young Stars | Driekoppies Stadium | Driekoppies |
| Secunda Stars | Embalenhle Stadium | Secunda |
| Sekhukhune Lions | AJ Swanepoel Stadium | Ermelo |
| Sivutsa Stars | Kabokweni Stadium | Nelspruit |
| Thabo All Stars | KaNyamazane Stadium | Nelspruit |
North-West Province
Leaving for 2011-12: Oxygen, Mothupi Birds United.Joining for 2011-12: Two promoted teams from SAB Regional League.
| Team name | Stadium | City |
| Als Puk Tawana | NWU Potchefstroom Campus | Potchefstroom |
| Bakubung BK United | Mogwase Stadium | Mogwase |
| City of Matlosana | Oppenheimer Stadium | Orkney |
| Garankuwa United | Pilditch Stadium | Pretoria |
| Impala Warriors | Rustenburg Hostel 8 | Rustenburg |
| Inter SA | ACPP Sports Grounds | Pretoria |
| Mamusa United | Huhudi Stadium | Vryburg |
| Moretele United | Eersterust Stadium | Pretoria |
| Mothupi Birds United | Lehurutshe Stadium | Zeerust |
| North West Shining Stars | Letlhabile Stadium | Brits |
| North West University | NWU Mafikeng Campus | Mafikeng |
| Oxygen | Itsoseng Stadium | Itsoseng |
| Real Stars | Matlosana Stadium | Klerksdorp |
| Rustenburg Sea Eagles | Olympia Stadium | Rustenburg |
| Soshanguve Sunshine | Giant Stadium | Pretoria |
| Southern NW Stars | Bafokeng Sports Campus | Phokeng |
Provincial winners decided by appeal cases
The first 4 out of 9 provincial winners, were decided without any appeal case being involved, after the last round of Vodacom League in April 2011. For the other five divisions in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Limpopo and North-West, the provincial winners were only found by 5 June, after the SAFA disciplinary committee and Sports Court had judged one or several appeal cases in each division. The list below summarizes the final outcome of all those cases.- In the Eastern Cape division: An appeal was filed by runner-up Tornado, asking SAFA to deduct FC Buffalo minimum 6p, for the alleged use of an ineligible player. This appeal was however rejected by SAFA.
- In the Northern Cape division: The appeal was about the initial 2-2 result, of a match played between the two log leaders Real Madrid and Steach United. If SAFA had decided to award a "disciplinary defeat" for Real Madrid, then it would have been Steach United to be crowned as divisional winner. The decision however was, to let the result achieved on the playing field stand, and thus Real Madrid managed to win the division with 1p ahead of Steach United.
- In the Free State division: The first important appeal concerned an undecided match, between the runner-up Botshabelo against one of the other teams in the division. As Botshabelo managed to win their appeal, they gained 3 additional points and thus moved up to become the new winner of the division, ahead of Roses United. At the same time, Roses United however had appealed their 2-1 defeat against Sasolburg Juventus, asking for the result to be changed into a victory for Roses United, due to the match being unfairly abrupt after 75 minutes, when several rugby fans suddenly invaded the pitch. This last appeal was upheld by SAFA, awarding a 2-0 victory to Roses United, and thus they managed to win the division ahead of Botshabelo.
- In the Limpopo division: After Baroka had won the division by 15p over Winners Park, the runner-up lodged an appeal claiming Baroka had fielded an ineligible player, and thus should be deducted minimum 15 points. This appeal was however rejected by SAFA.
- In the North-West division: All top-3 teams were each involved in two or three appeal cases. As Soshanguve Sunshine did not win any of their appeals, while the other two teams each managed to win one of their appeals, the log ended at 15 May, with Garankuwa United as 1st, NW Shining Stars as 2nd, and Soshanguve Sunshine as 3rd. Around 31 May, the appeal drama was however reignited, as two of the previously solved cases involving NW Shining Stars, result-wise were reverted to "a pending matter". The two unsolved appealed matches for the team, was a 2-0 win against Oxygen from 16 April, and a 2-3 defeat against Real Stars from 26 February. The Sports Court made a final decision at 1 June, to upheld the result of the first match, and award a new 2-0 result for NW Shining Stars in the second match against Real Stars; as the former result was ruled to be "unfairly achieved". Thus, the arbitration by the Sports Court, had now moved NW Shining Stars up at 65p in the log, which at this point of time meant, that they were now at a position to win the division.
Playoff Stage
At the playoff stage, a round robin format with two groups, comprising respectively the 5 provincial winners from the Coastal stream and the 4 provincial winners from the Inland stream, were set to decide the two promoting teams for the National First Division. A final match to decide the overall Vodacom League champion, will finally also be arranged between the two promoted group winners. The playoffs were planned to take place at 7–12 June 2011 in Cape Town, at the venues Erica Park and Philippi Stadium. Upon inspection of the fields at 6 June, the quality at Erica Park was however found to be inadequate. SAFA therefore decided, instead to organise all matches at Philippi Stadium and the nearby UWC Stadium.Group A (Coastal)
Match results:Group B (Inland)
Match results:Playoff Final
Playoff Honours
A number of awards were issued at the concluding ceremony.| Best referee | Robert Sithole |
| Best coach | Michael Lukhubeni |
| Best goalkeeper | Vusumuzi Magagula |
| Top goal scorer | Diego Brown |
| Best overall player | Andile Mbeyane |