The 2012 Telkom Knockout is a football (soccer) knockout competition which comprised the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League. It was the 21st tournament, and the 7th under the Telkom Knockout name. The tournament is effectively South Africa's league cup, as entry is open only to clubs in the top league. The cup is usually played in the first half of the season. The tournament began on 17 October and ended on 1 December 2012.
In all matches there has to be a winner on the day, this will be decided if there is a winner after full-time (90 minutes). If teams are tied at full-time then extra time will be played, penalties will decide the winner if the scores are still even (there is no golden goal rule).
Teams
The 16 teams that competed in the Telkom Knockout competition are: (listed in alphabetical order).
1. Ajax Cape Town
2. AmaZulu
3. Bidvest Wits
4. Black Leopards
5. Bloemfontein Celtic
6. Chippa United
7. Free State Stars
8. Golden Arrows
9. Kaizer Chiefs
10. Mamelodi Sundowns
11. Maritzburg United
12. Moroka Swallows
13. Orlando Pirates
14. Platinum Stars
15. Supersport United
16. University of Pretoria
Prize money
The Telkom Knockout is the highest paying cup competition in Africa with a grand total prize money of R 14,200,000. Each team taking part in the Telkom Knockout will receive a participation fee of R 250,000.
First-round losers
Prize money: R 200,000
Participation fee: R 250,000
Total: R 450f000 for 8 teams each
Losing quarterfinalists
Prize money: R 400,000
Participation fee: R 250,000
Total: R 650,000 for 4 teams each
Losing Semi-Finalists
Prize money: R 750,000
Participation fee: R 250,000
Total: R 1,000,000 for 2 teams each
Final – runner up
Prize money: R 1,500,000
Participation fee: R 250,000
Total: R 1,750,000
Final – winner
Prize money: R 4,000,000
Participation fee: R 250,000
Total: R 4,250,000
‘'Total prize money'’
Total prize money: R 10,200,000
Total participation fee: R 4,000,000
Grand total: R 14,200,000
Results
Bracket
First round
The draw for the first round was done on 9 October 2012. The first round matches took place from 19–23 October.
Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarterfinal was done at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday 23 October 2012. The quarter-finals took place on 2, 3 and 4 November 2012.
Semi-finals
The draw for the Semi-Finals took place on Monday 5 November 2012. The semi-finals took take place on 17 and 18 November 2012.