The transfer window has now been slammed shut with clubs unable to make new purchases and only bring in free agents if they want to bolster their squads.
Here is a round-up of the confirmed moves, not including players returning from loan. Where players have no team name next to them that means they are a free agent.
AMAZULU
Summary: Usuthu were quite quiet in the transfer window, bringing in a handful of players to bolster the squad of coach Pablo Martin, who is in his second season with the team.
IN: Boniface Haba (OC Safi, Morocco), Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Kwanda Mngonyama (Moroka Swallows), Senzo Ndlovu (Sinenkani), Sifiso Ngobeni (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Luvuyo Phewa (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Leonardo Rooi (NB La Masia), Andiswa Sithole (Durban City)
OUT: Augustine Chidi Kwem (Ha Noi, Vietnam), Victor Letsoalo (TS Galaxy), George Maluleke, Leonardo Rooi (Durban City, loan), Veluyeke Zulu (Marumo Gallants)
CAPE TOWN CITY
Summary: City have been among the most active teams in the transfer market with 12 new arrivals as coach Eric Tinkler looks to overhaul his squad following a disappointing second half of the season. But having lost talisman Khanyisa Mayo, have they solved their striker issue that has been going on for several seasons?
IN: Lefa Aphane (Tzaneen United), Carlinhos (Petro Atletico, Angola), Hasheem Domingo (Raja Casablanca, Morocco), Kayden Francis (Chippa United), Sibusiso Ziba (JDR Stars), Fortune Makaringe (Orlando Pirates), Kamohelo Mokotjo (Sekhukhune United), Ntsikelelo Ngqonga (Moroka Swallows), Elson Sithole (Magesi), Amadou Soukouna (Bangkok United, Thailand), Prince Tjiueza (Liria Prizren, Kosovo), Sibusiso Ziba (JDR Stars)
OUT: Brice Ambina (Valerenga, Norway), Luke Daniels (University of Pretoria, loan), Sihle Doyiza (TS Galaxy), Kajally Drammeh (FC Van, Armenia), Thabiso Kutumela (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan return), Khanya Leshabela (Enfield Town, England), Khanyisa Mayo (CR Belouizdad, Algeria), Relebogile Mokhuoane (Sekhukhune United), Bongani Mpandle (Magesi FC), Jo Paciencia, Marc van Heerden (retired)
CHIPPA UNITED
Summary: It is also all-change at Chippa, which is not unusual. They usually have a massive turnover of players ahead of every campaign. They have also confirmed that Kwanele Kopo will be head coach this season with his former co-coach Thabo September now assistant.
IN: Siphelo Baloni (Orlando Pirates, loan), Thobani Jacobs (Pretoria Callies), Andile Jali, Samkelo Jali (Durban City), Gadiel Kamagi (Fountain Gate, Tanzania), Boy Madigwane (Baroka FC), Azola Matrose (Orlando Pirates), Sifiso Mazibuko (Jomo Cosmos), Gadinkame Modise (Mamelodi Sundowns), Seun Ndlovu (Kruger United), Kerwin Peters (Hungry Lions), Giovanni Philander (FN Rangers), Xolani Sithole (Pretoria Callies), Aphelele Teto (Livingston, Scotland)
OUT: Diego Apollis, Yurig Conwood, Andile Fakude, Kayden Francis (Cape Town City), Loydt Kazapua (Sekhukhune United), Siphelele Luthuli, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Siseko Manona, Khanyisile Mayo, Andile Mbenyane, Luvuyo Memela, Gadinkame Modise, Goodman Mosele, Menzi Ndwandwe (Magesi FC), Siyabonga Nhlapo, Senzo Nkwanyana, Roscoe Pietersen, Brooklyn Poggenpoel (SuperSport United)
KAIZER CHIEFS
Summary: Bradley Cross and the return of Njabulo Blom on loan from Major League Soccer were the final two bits of business done by Chiefs in the window. They had hoped to get Oswin Appollis to the club as well but could not agree terms with Polokwane City.
IN: Njabulo Blom (St Louis City, USA), Bradley Cross (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Rushwin Dortley (Cape Town Spurs), Inácio Miguel (Petro Atletico, Angola), Fiacre Ntwari (TS Galaxy), Bongani Sam (Orlando Pirates), Gaston Sirino (Mamelodi Sundowns)
OUT: Keegan Dolly, Jasond Gonzalez, Sifiso Hlanti, Donay Jansen (SuperSport United, loan), Njabulo Ngcobo (Sekhukhune United), Sabelo Radebe (Richards Bay, loan), Siyethemba Sithebe (Richards Bay)
LAMONTVILLE GOLDEN ARROWS
Summary: Golden Arrows have moved up to secure the goalkeeper and defensive positions, which were their major worry last season, and so far they have not conceded a goal.
IN: Bongani Cele (JDR Stars), Edward Maova (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Menzi Masuku (Royal AM), Lwanda Mbanjwa (Moroka Swallows), Keenan Phillips (Moroka Swallows), Mcedi Vandala (Venda FC), Ismail Watenga (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan)
OUT: Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Olufemi Kayode, Thubelihle Magubane, Teboho Motloung, Siyavuya Ndlovu, Simphiwe Sithole (Polokwane City)
MAGESI
Summary: Newly promoted Magesi have continued to overhaul their squad with a host of new arrivals, including the Sekhukhune United duo of Lebogang Mabotja and Maloisane Mokhele, and Menzi Ndwandwe from Chippa United. Goalkeeper Bongani Mpandle has also arrived after being released by Cape Town City.
IN: Delano Abrahams (University of Pretoria), Jacob Everson (Moroka Swallows), Tshepo Kakora (NB La Masia), Lebogang Mabotja (Sekhukhune United), Tholang Masegela, Maloisane Mokhele (Sekhukhune United), Sello Motsepe (Casric Stars), Gift Motupa (Baroka FC), Bongani Mpandle (Cape Town City), Limbikani Mzava, Menzi Ndwandwe (Chippa United), Tumalo Njoti (Durban City), Kayden Rademeyer (NB La Masia), Kgaogelo Sekgota
OUT: Tebogo Mokalapa, Dawny Makgatho, Wonderboy Makhubu, Thintswalo Masebe, Katlego Molaba, Mpho Raseona, Lesego Sebetlela (both Sekehkhune United, loan return), Elson Sithole (Cape Town City), Diamond Thopola, Mcedi Vandala, Vuyisile Wana
MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Summary: Apart from a host of players returning from loan who are not likely to be used much in the first team, Sundowns also unveiled five new signings in winger Kobamelo Kodisang, Brazilian playmaker Arthur Sales, who had been in Belgium, and defenders Kegan Johannes, teenager Asekho Tiwani and Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners. They have also had outgoings, including some stalwarts from the last few years such as Sirino and Bongani Zungu.
IN: Kegan Johannes (SuperSport United), Kobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense, Portugal), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC), Arthur Sales (Lommel, Belgium), Asekho Tiwani (Sekhukhune United)
OUT: Abdelmounaim Boutouil (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco), Thando Buthelezi (Richards Bay, loan), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United, loan), Etiosa Ighodaro (AmaZulu, loan), Thabiso Kutumela (Richards Bay), Junior Mendieta (Volos, Greece), Promise Mkhuma (University of Pretoria), Nyiko Mobbie (SuperSport United), Siyanda Msani (University of Pretoria, loan), Sifiso Ngobeni (AmaZulu, loan), Brian Onyango (Stellenbosch FC), Luvuyo Phewa (AmaZulu, loan), Thabang Sibanyoni (Richards Bay, loan), Gaston Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs), Ismail Watenga (Lamontville Golden Arrows, loan), Bongani Zungu
MARUMO GALLANTS
Summary: Gallants have married their squad from last season and that of Moroka Swallows, whose top-flight status they have purchased. They have also brought in a host of new names, including Xola Mlambo and Washington Arubi, as coach Dan Malesela seeks a winning formula.
IN: Washington Arubi (SuperSport United), Mpho Chabatsane (JDR Stars), Lebogang Mabotja (Magesi), Kamohelo Mahlatsi (Chippa United), Trevor Mathiane (Baroka FC), Joseph Molangoane, Trevor Mathiane (Baroka FC), Regional Mhlanga, Kagiso Mlambo (Baberwa FC), Xola Mlambo (free agent), Daniel Msendami (Jwaneng Galaxy, Botswana), Phathutshedzo Nange (SuperSport United), Siyabonga Nhlapho (Pretoria Callies), Kenneth Nthatheni (Black Leopards), Rewaldo Prins (Khomas Nampol, Namibia), Mbhazima Rikhotso (Sekhukhune United), Siyabulela Shai (Platinum City Rovers), Sekela Sithole (Baroka FC), Kopano Thuntsane (Wits University), Mbulelo Wagaba (Orbit College), Veluyeke Zulu (AmaZulu)
OUT: Tshepo Chaine, George Lata Lloyd, Sbusiso Khumalo, Sanele Kumalo, Osborn Maluleke, Tshiamo Moshoene, Lucky Motshotsho, Themba Ndlovu, Cyril Nguessan, Lerato Ntemane (Polokwane City), Sbusiso Phiri, Itumeleng Shopane, Marvin Skhosana, Tshepo Skhosana.
ORLANDO PIRATES
Summary: Pirates have seen some big guns go but look to have made a real top signing in Angolan Gilberto, if he can stay focussed in the bright lights of Johannesburg. They have also grabbed the talented Selaelo Rasebotja from SuperSport United, and have claimed the signing of right-back Deano van Rooyen from Stellenbosch FC.
IN: Gilberto (Petro Atletico, Angola), Thuso Moleleki (Orbit College), Selaelo Rasebotja (SuperSport United), Bayanda Thabethe (Midlands Academy), Deano van Rooyen (Stellenbosch FC)
OUT: Siphelo Baloni (Chippa United, loan), Kermit Erasmus, Lesedi Kapinga, Fortune Makaringe (Cape Town City), Azola Matrose (Chippa United), Souaibou Marou (Al-Shabab Club, Bahrain), Cebo Mchunu (Milford FC, loan), Thabang Monare (Sekhukhune United), Souaibou Marou (Al Shabab, Saudi Arabia), Siyabonga Mpontshane, Richard Ofori, Vincent Pule (SuperSport United), Bongani Sam (Kaizer Chiefs)
POLOKWANE CITY
Summary: They have made several new signings as they look to refresh the squad ahead of the league campaign. Their biggest job was keeping hold of star man Oswin Appollis and they succeeded.
IN: Brian Bwire (Tusker FC, Kenya), Raymond Daniels (Hungry Lions), Bonginkosi Dlamini (Platinum City Rovers), Gift Maswansanyi, Sihle Makhubela (Hungry Lions), Lerato Ntamane (Marumo Gallants), Simphiwe Sithole (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
OUT: Lucky Baloyi (Black Leopards), Ndumiso Mabena, Given Mashikinya, Amos Mokwena, Obed Thuto
RICHARDS BAY
Summary: With a new sponsor and several new players, Richards Bay will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last season’s relegation battle and should be better equipped to do so. They have brought in more players with top-flight experience, but have lost star midfielder Sanele Barns to Stellenbosch FC. Recent new arrivals include goalkeeper Ian Otieno from Zambian side ZESCO United and forward Thabang Sibanyoni, who is a Mamelodi Sundowns player but perennially on loan. They also have a new coach after Brandon Truter replaced Vusi Vilakazi.
IN: Keegan Allan (SuperSport United), Thando Buthelezi (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Siboniso Conco (Durban City), Siyabonga Dube (KF Liria, Kosovo), Fezile Gcaba, Sbani Khumalo (both Mkhumbane Classic), Thabiso Kutumela (Mamelodi Sundowns), Tlakusani Mthethwa (Moroka Swallows), Ian Otieno (ZESCO United, Zambia), Sabelo Radebe (Kaizer Chiefs, loan), Thabang Sibanyoni (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Siyethemba Sithebe (Kaizer Chiefs)
OUT: Abdi Banda (Baroka FC), Sanele Barns (Stellenbosch), Malcolm Jacobs (Highbury FC), Boikanyo Komane, Katleho Makateng, Khuda Muyaba, Abel Mabaso, Sibusiso Mthethwa (Upington City), Jackson Mabokgwane
ROYAL AM
Summary: A club in turmoil and still under a transfer ban from Fifa, they cannot bring in players and have let winger Menzi Masuku make the short journey to Lamontville Golden Arrows. Shaune Mogaila has gone to Sekhukhune United and striker Ruzaigh Gamildien to Durban City.
IN: None
OUT: Ruzaigh Gamildien (Durban City), Menzi Masuku (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Shaune Mogaila (Sekhukhune United)
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Summary: The big talking point in the Sekhukhune camp has been the exit of star winger Elias Mokwana, who has moved to Tunisian giants Esperance for what has been described as a record outgoing fee for the Limpopo club. That has been offset to a degree by the arrival of the pacy Mogaila from Royal AM, though Mokwana’s loss will be keenly felt. They signed midfielder Sipho Mbule on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns just before the window shut.
IN: Camren Ashby (African All Stars), Andy Boyeli (Power Dynamos, Zambia), Loydt Kazapua (Chippa United), Sikhosonke Langa (University of Pretoria), Vuyo Letlapa (Jomo Cosmos), Keletso Makgalwa (Upington City), Joseph Maphaga (Highlands Park), Sipho Mbule (Mamelodi Sundowns loan), Shaune Mogaila (Royal AM), Katlego Mohamme (Mamelodi Sundowns), Relebogile Mokhuoane (Cape Town City), Tshepo Mokoane (African All Stars), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates), Njabulo Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs)
OUT: Rally Bwalya, Edwin Gyimah, Edmar Kamatuka (Hungry Lions, loan), Lebogang Mabotja (Magesi FC), Collins Makgaka (Baroka FC), Thamsanqa Masiya (TS Galaxy), Thabang Mnyembane (Leruma United), Shaune Mogaila (Royal AM), Maloisane Mokhele (Magesi FC), Kamohelo Mokotjo (Cape Town City), Elias Mokwana (Esperance, Tunisia), Tashreeq Morris, Kgomotso Mosadi (University of Pretoria, loan), Ntokozo Mtsweni (University of Pretoria), Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Tshepo Rikhotso, Michael Sarpong, Lesego Sebetlela (Casric Stars), Keletso Sifama (Cape Town Spurs, loan), Asekho Tiwani (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sibusiso Vilakazi
STELLENBOSCH FC
Summary: Stellies had a dream season last term and will not want to change all that much, but the arrival of Sanele Barns adds some class to their midfield. Holding on to midfielder Jayden Adams was important for them, while the loss of skipper Van Rooyen is a blow, but not unexpected. They had hoped to hold on to Rayners, but Sundowns triggered his release clause.
IN: Faiz Abrahams (Cape Town Spurs), Sanele Barns (Richards Bay), Chumani Butsaka, Ashley Cupido (both Cape Town Spurs), Khomotjo Lekoloane (Baroka FC), Omega Mdaka (Kaizer Chiefs), Lehlohonela Mojela (TS Galaxy), Brian Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns)
OUT: Mervin Boji (Cape Town Spurs), Salifu Colley, Nhlanhla Mgaga, Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Qobolwakhe Sibande (TS Galaxy), Deano van Rooyen (Orlando Pirates)
SUPERSPORT UNITED
Summary: SuperSport have tried to add some firepower with teenage Zimbabwe talent Nokutenda Mangezi, and also signed youngster Donay Jansen on loan from Kaizer Chiefs. Chad midfielder Eric Mbangossoum has also arrived as a free agent.
IN: Keanin Ayer (Naestved BK, Denmark), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan), Donay Jansen (Kaizer Chiefs, loan), Nokutenda Mangezi (Simba Bhora, Zimbabwe), Eric Mbangossoum (free agent), Thakasani Mbanjwa (Moroka Swallows), Nyiko Mobbie (Mamelodi Sundowns), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Chippa United), Vincent Pule (Orlando Pirates), Pogiso Sanoka (TS Galaxy)
OUT: Keegan Allan (Richards Bay), Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Onismor Bhasera, Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge, Belgium), Jesse Donn, Abdulrazack Hamza (Simba, Tanzania), Etiosa Ighodaro (Mamelodi Sundowns, loan return), Kegan Johannes (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Phathutshedzo Nange (Marumo Gallants), Ronald Pfumbidzai (Scottland FC, Zimbabwe), Selaelo Rasebotja (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu
TS GALAXY
Summary: Galaxy have made extensive changes to their squad and will hope once all the new players bed in there is a better balance between attack and defence. The surprise exit of Samir Nurkovic just before the transfer window closed appears to be a blow to their ability to score goals.
IN: Sihle Doyiza (Cape Town City), Jegbay Morris Konneh (Mighty Barrolle, Liberia), Owethu Khumalo (Moroka Swallows), Victor Letsoalo (AmaZulu), Siphesihle Maduna (Cape Town Spurs), Thamsanqa Masiya (Sekhukhune United), Ntiyiso Mbombi (JDR Stars), Khulumani Ndamane (Kaizer Chiefs), Seth Osei (free agent), Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch), Emmanuel Seih (Watanga, Liberia), Ira Tape (Hadia Hosaina, Ethiopia)
OUT: Thamsanqa Gabuza, Vasilije Kolak, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Vuyo Mere, Lehlohonolo Mojela (Stellenbosch), Yamil Medina (Estudiantes , Venezuela), Orebotse Mongae (Upington City), Fiacre Ntwari (Kaizer Chiefs), Samir Nurkovic, Bernard Parker, Thabang Rakwena (Casric Stars), Pogiso Sanoka (SuperSport United), Thabang Semache (Casric Stars), Higor Vidal (Erbil SC, Iraq)