Percy Tau and 5 Other South African Footballers Who Rank Among the Country’s Highest Earners

• South Africa’s highest-paid footballers include several veterans who have built careers both locally and abroad
• Surprisingly, the richest and most popular South African clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, do not feature players in the top three earners
• Former Mamelodi Sundowns star player, Percy Tau, now playing overseas, remains the country’s top earner

South Africa’s richest and most popular football clubs do not necessarily pay the highest wages. Mamelodi Sundowns, the wealthiest club on the continent, has no players among the three top earners, while Kaizer Chiefs, the country’s most supported team, are also absent from the list.

In fact, the highest-paid South African footballer plays abroad, highlighting how talent often leaves the local league for bigger paychecks. Here is a look at the country’s top-earning footballers.

1. Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy) – R145, 000 per month

The 33-year-old midfielder recently left Kaizer Chiefs for TS Galaxy last season. Despite his latest move to Cape Town City, keeping fans guessing about the next chapter in his career.

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2. Samir Nurković (Siwelele FC) – R930,000 per month

Serbian striker Samir Nurković, 33, is currently with Siwelele FC. He previously spent three years at Kaizer Chiefs between 2019 and 2022, where he made a strong impression before returning to the Premiership.

3. Khama Billiat (Scottland FC) – R850, 000 per month

Now 35, Khama Billiat is winding down his professional career with Scottland FC in Zimbabwe. At his peak, he starred for Mamelodi Sundowns from 2013 to 2018 before moving to Kaizer Chiefs, where he played until 2023, leaving a lasting legacy in South African football.

Billiart is a proud owner of a double-storey mansion in Arlington Estate, an upscale suburb near Harare, Zimbabwe.

4. Bongani Zungu (AmaZulu) – R700, 000 per month

The 32-year-old midfielder joined AmaZulu in 2024 after spending two seasons with Mamelodi Sundowns. Zungu brings experience and leadership to his current club, continuing to make an impact in the Premiership.

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5. Andile Jali (Chippa United) – R600, 000 per month

At 35, Andile Jali remains a seasoned presence in the league, now playing for Chippa United. His career includes stints at Sundowns from 2018 to 2023 and Orlando Pirates between 2009 and 2014, marking him as one of South Africa’s most experienced midfielders. He owns a luxurious double-storey home in the Eastern Cape valued at R17 million.

Percy Tau (Al Ahly) – R2 000, 000 per month

Percy Tau, no longer based in South Africa, earns a reported R2 million per month. Earlier this month, he signed for Vietnamese side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, highlighting how top South African talent continues to attract lucrative opportunities abroad.

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*The figures in this article are approximate for player earnings in South Africa between 2023 and 2025, and have not been confirmed the by the clubs.

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Bobby Motaung’s lifestyle: R3.9 million home

Briefly News previously reported that Bobby Motaung, son of Kaizer Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung, owns a luxurious home in Johannesburg’s prestigious Houghton Estate, bought in 2005 for R3.9 million.

Known for his low-profile lifestyle, the longtime Kaizer Chiefs executive has been spotted driving high-end vehicles like a Bentley Continental GT and BMW M5, reflecting his stature in South African football and business.

Source: Briefly News