There are now just a little over two weeks to the start of the new season and teams are well into their pre-season having assessed what is needed for their squads.
That does not mean they have finished in the market though and with so many quality free agents still available, expect more signings to come.
AMAZULU
Position Finished: 7th
Coach: Brandon Truter
Summary: AmaZulu look as though they may have already done all their business after a quiet few weeks on the transfer front.
Ins: Thendo Mukumela (Cape Town Spurs), Riaan Hanamub, Veluyeke Zulu (both Chippa United), Dumisani Zuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Augustine Kwem, Ethan Brooks (both TS Galaxy), Gabadinho Mhango (Orlando Pirates), Rally Bwalya (Simba SC), George Maluleka (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Outs: Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates), Neil Boshoff, Xola Mlambo, Luvuyo Memela, Philani Zulu, Limbikani Mzava, Tsepo Masilela, Kgotso Moleko, Henrick Ekstein, Abraham Majok, Thabo Qalinge, Siphelele Mthembu, Andre de Jong, Augustine Mulenga, Siyethemba Sithebe (all released)
CAPE TOWN CITY
Position Finished: 2nd
Coach: Eric Tinkler
Summary: City continue to be linked with new players but as of yet there is no official word from the club on signings.
Ins: Kajally Drammeh (Real de Banjul, Gambia), Marc van Heerden (Stellenbosch FC)
Outs: Shane Roberts (released)
CHIPPA UNITED
Position Finished: 14th
Coach: Daine Klate
Summary: Chippa have finally sprung into gear in the transfer market with three new arrivals confirmed this week – defender Justice Chabalala rejoins after leaving Orlando Pirates, former Baroka FC and Highlands Park defender Abdi Banda returns to the PSL and Matome Mathiane arrives after he was let go from Lamontville Golden Arrows.
Ins: Azola Matrose (Orlando Pirates, loan), Justice Chabalala (Orlando Pirates), Abdi Banda (Mtibwa Sugar, Tanzania), Matome Mathiane (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
Outs: Riaan Hanamub, Veluyeke Zulu (both AmaZulu), Kurt Lentjies (retired), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Azola Matrose (both Orlando Pirates)
LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS
Position Finished: 9th
Coaches: Vusi Vilakazi & Mabhuti Khenyeza
Summary: Another quiet week at Abafana Bes’thende …
Ins: Ryan Moon (free agent)
Outs: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Micheal Gumede (Richards Bay), Matome Mathiane, Maximillian Mbaeva, Siyabonga Dube, Siboniso Conco, Lindokuhle Mtshali (all released)
KAIZER CHIEFS
Position Finished: 5th
Coach: Arthur Zwane
Summary: Chiefs continue to look at trialists, though word is they have declined the chance to sign free agent Wayde Lekay. Bringing in a ‘number nine’ remains the top priority.
Ins: Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez (both Stellenbosch FC), Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Lehlogonolo Matlou, Dillon Solomons (all Swallows FC), Yusuf Maart (Sekhukhune United), Siyethemba Sithebe (AmaZulu)
Outs: Dumsani Zuma (AmaZulu), Lazarous Kambole (Young Africans, Tanzania), Daniel Akpeyi, Lebogang Manyama, Kearyn Baccus, Samir Nurkovic, Leonardo Castro, Daniel Cardoso, Bernard Parker, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Anthony Akumu (all released)
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Position Finished: 1st
Coaches: Manqoba Mngqithi & Rhulani Mokwena
Summary: Sundowns continue to be linked with Chilean Marcelo Allende, though there has been no official word on his arrival, which will create a headache for the club in terms of their foreigner slots. Bafana Bafana number one Ronwen Williams is expected to be unveiled in the coming days. Co-coach Rhulani Mokwena has promised “two or three” new arrivals so watch this space.
Ins: Sipho Mbule (SuperSport United), Abubeker Nassir (Ethiopian Coffee), Abdelmounaim Boutouli (Chabab Mohammedia, Morocco)
Outs: George Maluleka (released), Sibusiso Vilakazi (TS Galaxy)
MARITZBURG UNITED
Position Finished: 12th
Coach: John Maduka
Summary: Maritzburg continue to add to their squad as they look for improved performances, grabbing Brian Hlongwa from Uthongathi and two players from their Durban rivals. Siboniso Conco had been released by Golden Arrows and Tshidiso Monamodi reunited with coach John Maduka after he left Royal AM.
Ins: Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates, loan), Given Mashikinya (Royal AM), Bonginkosi Makume (Baroka FC), Karim Kimvuidi (Motema Pempe, DR Congo), Brian Hlongwa (Uthongathi), Siboniso Conco (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Tshidiso Monamodi (Royal AM)
Outs: Phumlani Ntshangase, Lucky Baloyi, Ryan Rae, Riyaaz Ismail, Nazeer Allie, Steven Pereira, Tato Lesoma, Clayton Daniels (all released)
MARUMO GALLANTS
Position Finished: 10th
Coach: Romain Folz
Summary: Nothing new to add at Gallants in the past week.
Ins: Riyaaz Nell (Santos), Koketso More (Mangaung United), Lesiba Nku, Samuel Nkomo (both Polokwane City)
Outs: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates)
ORLANDO PIRATES
Position Finished: 6th
Coach: Jose Riveiro
Summary: The big news at Pirates this week was about someone leaving, rather than arriving, after club legend Happy Jele confirmed his departure from the side he has served for 16 seasons. He leaves as their record-holder for most starts, with 402. The club wanted him to take a job in the office, but he wants to extend his career for a few more seasons.
Ins: Tapelo Xoki (AmaZulu), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Bienvenu Eva Nga, Azola Matrose (both Chippa United), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Miguel Timm (Marumo Gallants)
Outs: Gabadinho Mhango (AmaZulu), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Abel Mabaso, Kwanda Mngonyama, Justice Chabalala, Wayne Sandilands, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Happy Jele (all released), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Sekhukhune United, loan), Nkanyiso Zungu (Richards Bay, loan), Boitumelo Radiopane (Cape Town Spurs, loan), Bongani Sam (Maritzburg United, loan), Azola Matrose (Chippa United, loan)
RICHARDS BAY
Position Finished: 1st (GladAfrica Championship)
Coach: Sifiso Dladla
Summary: Richards Bay have added a couple of goalkeepers in the past week in the form of former AmaZulu player Neil Boshoff and Omar Salim Magoola, who was at Pretoria Callies in the second tier last season.
Ins: Nkanyiso Zungu (Orlando Pirates, loan), Sibusiso Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC), Yamela Mbuthuma (Thohoyandou FC), Thulani Gumede (Royal Coastal FC), Micheal Gumede (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Matome Mabeba (TS Sporting), Ndiviwe Mdabuka (Cape Town All Stars), Sanele Barns (University of Pretoria), Abel Mabaso (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Dlamini (Uthongathi), Neil Boshoff (AmaZulu), Omar Salim Magoola (Pretoria Callies)
Outs: None
ROYAL AM
Position Finished: 3rd
Coach: Khabo Zondo
Summary: It has been all about outgoings this past week with the shock move of star striker Victor Letsoalo to Sekhukhune United.
Ins: Andre De Jong (AmaZulu), Samir Nurkovic (Kaizer Chiefs), Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Swallows FC)
Outs: Ndumiso Mabena (released), Victor Letsoalo (Sekhukhune United), Tshidiso Monamodi (Maritzburg United)
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Position Finished: 11th
Coach: Kaitano Tembo
Summary: Sekhukhune have struck it lucky with the signing of Victor Letsoalo from Royal AM, who claim he moved to be closer to home in Limpopo. Word on the street is that it was to settle a debt owed by Royal AM as a consequence of their court cases at the end of the 2020-21 season.
Ins: Elias Mokwana (Platinum City Rovers), Denwin Farmer, Thamsanqa Masiya, Train Mokhabi (all Baroka FC), Badra Ali Sangare (JDR Stars), Abednego Mosiatlhaga (Cape Town Spurs), Linda Mntambo (Orlando Pirates), Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates, loan), Lesego Sebetlela (MM Patinum), Trésor Tshibwabwa Yamba Yamba (Red Arrows, Zambia), Wonderboy Makhubu (University of Pretoria), Daniel Cardoso (Kaizer Chiefs), Katlego Mkhabela (Free State Stars), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM)
Outs: Ayanda Dlamini, Tapuwa Kapini, Sello Motsepe, Cheslyn Jampies, Luckyboy Mokoena, Evans Rusike, Justin Shonga, Tshediso Patjie, Tumelo Matona, Sibusiso Mbonani, Siyabulela Shai, Seun Ledwaba, Charlton Mashumba, Rebone Ntsoane (all released), Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs), Blessing Sarupinda (CAPS United, Zimbabwe)
STELLENBOSCH FC
Position Finished: 4th
Coach: Steve Barker
Summary: Stellenbosch have added left-back Fawaaz Basadien from Swallows FC as he returns to the Western Cape after playing previously with Ubuntu Cape Town and Steenberg United.
Ins: Nhlanhla Mgaga, Vusi Sibiya (both Baroka FC), William Likuta (Motema Pembe, DR Congo), Sinethemba Mngomezulu, Sihle Nduli (both TS Galaxy), Lasse Sobiech (Darmstadt 98, Germany), Fawaaz Basadien (Swallows FC)
Outs: Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez (both Kaizer Chiefs), Robyn Johannes, Granwald Scott, Waseem Isaacs, Marc van Heerden, Stanley Dimgba, Nathan Sinkala, Sibusiso Mthethwa (all released)
SUPERSPORT UNITED
Position Finished: 8th
Coach: Gavin Hunt
Summary: SuperSport continue to assess their options but as stated previously, are likely to rely heavily on youth this season.
Ins: Thulani Hlatshwayo (Orlando Pirates)
Outs: Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns), Moses Waiswa, Kudakwashe Mahachi (both released)
SWALLOWS FC
Position Finished: 15th
Coach: Dylan Kerr
Summary: Swallows have been ticking along in the transfer market as they add goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa from University of Pretoria and experienced forward Waseem Isaacs, who was at Stellenbosch FC last season.
Ins: Keegan Allan (University Pretoria), Lindokuhle Mtshali (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Thakasani Mbanjwa (University of Pretoria), Waseem Isaacs (Stellenbosch FC)
Outs: Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu (both Royal AM), Dillon Solomons, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Lehlogonolo Matlou (all Kaizer Chiefs), Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)
TS GALAXY
Position Finished: 13th
Coach: Sead Ramovic
Summary: Galaxy have added two big names in local football this past week, with former Sundowns forward Sibusiso Vilakazi arriving at the club along with ex-Pirates and AmaZulu midfielder Xola Mlambo. Both players may be past their peak, but they are solid signings.
Ins: Sibusiso Vilakazi (Mamelodi Sundowns), Xola Mlambo (AmaZulu)
Outs: Augustine Kwem (AmaZulu), Ethan Brooks (AmaZulu), Sinethemba Mngomezulu (Stellenbosch FC), Wayde Lekay (free agent)