Royal AM (also known as "Thwihli Thwahla") is a South African football club based in Pietermaritzburg that plays in the Premiership.

[4][5] The club received a transfer ban from FIFA effective 3 July 2023 after unlawfully terminating the contract of Samir Nurkovic and failing to pay the outstanding amount of R12 million.

[7][8] In January 2025, the South African Revenue Service issued a preservation order against the club over unpaid tax debts by owner Shauwn Mkhize.

In addition, players did not receive their December 2024 salaries, and the club's upcoming fixtures were postponed by the league's governing body, the PSL.

[9][10] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.