It's a Family Affair as Parent & Child Combos Rule the PSL Roost

• Several clubs in the top tier of South African football prefer to keep key decisions in the hands of family
• Royal AM, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City are the most prominent of these clubs
• Interestingly, Andile Mpisane is a part-time player at Royal AM on top of being its chairman, while Kaizer Motaung Jr retired straight into a key position at Kaizer Chiefs

Several teams in the Premier Soccer League appear to want to keep matters in-house in how the club is run.

Take a look at who keeps football a family affair in the country's top league

1. Shauwn Mkhize and Andile Mkhize - Royal AM

The headline-grabbing Shauwn "MaMmkhize" Mkhize and Andile Mpisane have matters under control at Royal AM. MaMkhize is the owner of the club, while Mpisane is its chairperson and part-time player, according KickOff.

2. Kaizer Motaung, Bobby Motaung, Jessica Motaung and Kaizer Motaung Jr - Kaizer Chiefs

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South Africa's most popular and successful team was established by founder and chairman Kaizer Motaung towards the end of his playing career in the 1970s. His children now hold key positions on the club's board. Bobby Motaung is the football manager, Jessica Motaung holds the position of marketing director, while Kaizer Motaung Jr. is the sporting director, according to the Kaizer Chiefs website.

3. Irvin Khoza and Nkosana Khoza - Orlando Pirates

The second biggest club in the country is owned by Irvin Khoza, who is also its chairman. He wears another hat as chairman of the Premier Soccer League. His son Nkosana is the club's marketing director KickOff reports.

4. Patrice Motsepe and Tlhopane "Tlhopie" Motsepe - Mamelodi Sundowns

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe acquired Mamelodi Sundowns in 2003. With higher office calling - he was appointed CAF president in 2021 - his son Tlhopie was elevated to chairman, says News24.

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5. John Comitis and Michel Comitis - Cape Town City

Cape Town City is headed by owner and chairman John Comitis after the club was established in 2016. His 27-year-old son Michel is the organisation's commercial director, says NewFrame.

Former Bafana midfielder Thabo Mngomeni has advice for Orlando Pirates

Ex-Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder, Thabo Mngomeni has dished out advice to his former side while also criticizing the role use of foreign coaches.

As reported by Sports Brief, Mngomeni was a prominent part of the Bafana team that competed at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He also played for numerous local clubs including Manning Rangers, Hellenic and Orlando Pirates.

Speaking to KickOff, the former Bafana midfielder said that Orlando Piras should learn from what Mamelodi Sundowns were currently doing and stick to that game plan.