| Gauteng Women's Development League | |
| Organiser: | SAFA Gauteng |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Province: | Gauteng |
| Teams: | 13 teams U/14 13 teams U/16 |
| Champions: | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy (U/14) Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy (U/16) |
| Tv: | SuperSport Schools |
| Domest Cup: | Gauteng Women's Development League Top 8 Championship |
| Website: | https://safagauteng.org.za/ |
The Gauteng Women's Development League is a regional girls soccer league in Gauteng. The league is run by SAFA Gauteng, and features U/14 and U/16 teams from the Local Football Associations (LFAs) that are under SAFA Gauteng.
The initial season featured 10 teams and was launched on 16 April 2023 with only the U/15 age group available.[1] [2] In 2024, the league added the U/14 league and switch the U/15 age group to U/16.[3] [4]
In the 2024 season opener for the U/16 division, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies U/16 scored a record 14 goals in a 14-1 in over West Youth Academy.[5] [6]
In the U/14 division, the first matches were played on 24 March 2024 which saw 30 goals being scored by in the season opener.[7]
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy won both the U/14 and U/16 girls leagues undefeated in 2024.[8]
The list of champions and runners-up:
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | JVW Gems | |
| 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | JVW Gems |
The Gauteng Women's Development League games are broadcast on the SuperSport Schools channel.[9]