[1] The champions were Maritzburg United, who were promoted to the South African Premier Division in their first season in the second tier following relegation from the 2006–07 Premier Soccer League,[2] alongside play-off victors Bay United.
[3][4] Inland Stream champions FC AK were initially found guilty of bribery and docked 15 points, but after a protracted appeals process, the sanction was reversed, and FC AK took their place in the championship final.
[5][6] After winning the league, Maritzburg coach Ian Palmer parted ways with the club.
[7] Maritzburg United win the championship and earn promotion, FC AK go through to the promotion playoffs Source:[8] Black Leopards, who finished 15th in the 2007–08 Premier Soccer League, were relegated to the 2008–09 National First Division
Bay United were promoted to the 2008–09 Premier Soccer League.