The 2026/27 Betway Premiership kicks off on Saturday, with defending champions Orlando Pirates opening their title defence against newly promoted Milford FC at Orlando Amstel Arena.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side are overwhelming favourites after completing a domestic treble last season.
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Kaizer Chiefs, meanwhile, begin life under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz away at fellow debutants Kruger United.
The fixture carries extra intrigue with loaned-out goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari free to face his parent club, while several of Chiefs’ big-name signings are also set for their competitive debuts.
Elsewhere, Golden Arrows host a rebuilt Chippa United side, Stellenbosch travel to face AmaZulu at a relocated venue in KwaZulu-Natal, and Sekhukhune United welcome Durban City in a match with an added subplot, former Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef return to face each other from opposing benches.
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Sunday brings Richards Bay against Polokwane City and Siwelele hosting a TS Galaxy side under new permanent boss Bernard Parker, looking to build off a strong ending to last season.
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