The DStv Premiership is the top professional football league in South Africa. It features 16 teams competing annually for the championship title. The league is named after its sponsor, DStv, a popular satellite television service in the country. Founded in 1996, the DStv Premiership has become a significant part of South African sports culture. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the GladAfrica Championship, allowing teams to move between the two divisions based on their performance each season.