Full-Time Scores:
- Polokwane City 3-3 Stellenbosch An end-to-end thriller at Seshego Stadium saw both teams share the spoils in a six-goal encounter. Polokwane remain near the top of the early standings after the draw.
- TS Galaxy 2-3 Mamelodi Sundowns Sphelele Mkhulise scored a late brace, including a stoppage-time winner, as the Brazilians staged a dramatic comeback to open their league campaign with three points at Mbombela Stadium. Victor Letsoalo scored twice for the hosts.
- Chippa United 1-1 Richards Bay The Chilli Boys and the Natal Rich Boys shared the points in a tightly contested draw at Dobsonville Stadium.
- Marumo Gallants 0-0 Kruger United Newly promoted Kruger United earned a valuable point on the road in a goalless stalemate against Marumo Gallants.
Mamelodi Sundowns were the only winners on the night, while Polokwane City’s high-scoring draw kept them among the early pace-setters.