Polokwane City FC was established in 2012 although after the owners of Bay United sold the franchise to the Mogaladi family.

After playing in various temporary venues, the club was moved officially from Port Elizabeth to Polokwane City.

The club spent one season in the Premier Soccer League, and the other years of its existence in the National First Division.

The crash occurred on the R71 highway, near Polokwane as the players were returning from their match against FC AK.

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