Kaizer Chiefs have announced the appointment of Mr Bheki Shongwe as the club’s new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Club, effective May 2026.
Amakhosi have secured third place and their spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup with two games to spare.
They will finish inside the top eight for a first time in three years after missing out in 2023/24 and 2024/25. They currently have collected 51 points, which is their highest since 2019/20 when they finished in second place with 57 points – a tally they could still match this season.
Despite the improved performances and ranking, there is still uncertainty around the future of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, but Chiefs have now secured another major role inside the club, with Shongwe becoming the club’s CEO.
“Mr Shongwe is no stranger to the Kaizer Chiefs family. He has been serving as a non-executive director on the current Board of Directors while successfully managing his own businesses,” the club stated.
“Prior to this, he held the position of Managing Director of the Club between 2009 and 2012. His extensive knowledge of the organisation and its operations makes him well-suited to lead us into the future.
“In his new role, Mr Shongwe will oversee the day-to-day running of the Club, reporting directly to the Chairman and the Board, while working closely with the heads of departments.
“Importantly, he will also be assisting Chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung with the overall running of the organisation, ensuring that the Club continues to thrive both on and off the field.
“We welcome Mr Shongwe back to the Amakhosi fold and wish him every success in his new role and look forward to his leadership as we continue to build on our proud legacy of 56 years.”