We take a look at five talking points from the Betway Premiership action last week, following the break for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Tshegofatso Mabasa impresses on debut for Stellenbosch
The Orlando Pirates loanee took only 31 minutes to register his first goal for his temporary club in the 1-0 win over Sekhukhune United.
He will be looking to make use of the opportunity to lead the attack under new Stellies coach Gavin Hunt and help the club move away from the bottom of the league table.
Chippa United move off the bottom of the table
The Chilli Boys recorded a much-needed victory over Orbit College on Saturday, their first win under head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.
The win has moved the Gqeberha-based outfit above Magesi on the league table into 15th spot and only one point behind Orbit.
Orlando Pirates fail to beat Sekhukhune United again
Orlando Pirates struggled to breach a resolute Sekhukhune United defence despite showing dominance throughout the encounter.
The Buccaneers lost their first match of the 2025/26 season to Babina Noko and have only won one of the last five league fixtures against the Limpopo-based outfit.
AmaZulu youngsters show character in comeback to beat TS Galaxy
Usuthu left it late to claim an injury-time winner against The Rockets after having fallen behind twice within the last twenty minutes of the game, to win 3-2.
The victory has put the Durban-based team in fourth position on the table, which aligns with the club’s ambition to be a ‘top four’ side in the PSL.
Durban City enters the top eight after a gritty win
The PSL newcomers have proven to be tough opposition in the top-flight following their promotion from the second tier.
The win coincides with new coach Sinethemba Badela’s debut with the team, and he will be pleased to have won and maintained a clean sheet in his first game against Polokwane City.