National First Division
| Organising body | Premier Soccer League |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Divisions | 1 |
| Number of clubs | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | South African Premiership |
| Relegation to | SAFA Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Nedbank Cup |
| Current champions | Durban City (1st title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Free State Stars Jomo Cosmos Chippa United Polokwane City (2 titles) |
| Website | psl.co.za/national-first-division |
| Current: 2025–26 South African Championship | |
The South African Championship, officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African football after the South African Premiership. Both the South African Championship and South African Premiership are organised by the Premier Soccer League.