The 2020 Telkom Knockout was due to be the 39th edition of the Telkom Knockout, a South African cup competition comprising the 16 teams in the

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. However, it was cancelled after the loss of sponsor Telkom.

chairman

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described the cancellation as a "blessing in disguise," due to the relief on fixture congestion caused by the

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. After a gap of a further two seasons, the tournament found a new sponsor and was held again as the

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