The GladAfrica Championship is the second tier of professional football in South Africa. It serves as a crucial platform for clubs aiming to gain promotion to the top-flight league, known as the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The championship features various teams competing in a league format, with the top teams earning the opportunity to move up to the PSL. Established in 2019, the GladAfrica Championship replaced the previous National First Division. The league is sponsored by GladAfrica, a property development company, which has helped enhance the visibility and financial support for the teams involved.