The Premier Soccer League teams are busy getting new players who can help them achieve their goals in the 2024/25 season.
The Mzansi campaign starts on the weekend of August 3 with the MTN8 quarter-final fixture between defending champions Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United at the Orlando Stadium.
Afrik-Foot takes a look at the country's big three – Mamelodi Sundowns, Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, transfers regarding players they have been linked with, as well as the remaining 13 top-tier sides.
The Gossips
Mbule to Sekhukhune?
Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to let midfielder Sipho Mbule leave on a season-long loan.
The South Africa international is down the pecking at Masandawana and Sekhukhune United are ready to capitalise on the situation. The deal between Babina Noko and the Brazilians might be sealed before Thursday.
Stellenbosch set to sign Butsaka
Carling Knockout champions Stelelnbosch have reached an agreement with Cape Town Spurs regarding midfielder Chumani Butsaka.
Butsaka shone for the Urban Warriors last season, making 28 appearances across all competitions last season and scoring a goal with three assists. The announcement might be made before Thursday.
Appolis to Chiefs, done deal?
Kaizer Chiefs are set to announce the arrival of Polokwane City attacker Oswin Appollis before the transfer window concludes.
The Bafana Bafana international was not part of the Rise and Shine team that played AmaZulu last weekend in the Premier Soccer League game.
Kekana's deal at Downs extended
The 2023/24 Premier Soccer League's Defender of the Year Grant Kekana has agreed to extend his stay at the club.
The versatile Brazilians joined the club from SuperSport United on a four-year deal in July 2021 but has opted to add another three years before the current one concludes.
Appollis' move to Algeria set to fail?
South Africa international Oswin Appollis might not be joining Algerian outfit MC Alger in the ongoing transfer window.
Despite the willingness of the striker to leave for North Africa, nothing has been concluded formally meaning the attacker might be at Polokwane City this season.
Chiefs to get a chance to sign Mokwana
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs will be prioritized if Elias Mokwana returns to the Premier Soccer League in the future.
The former Sekhukhune United winger was a target for Amakhoi but were beaten to his signature by Esperance.
Mthethwa rejected by former team
Stellenbosch have refused to sign Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa for a season-long loan.
The 30-year-old is not part of coach Nasreddine Nabi's plans. Amakhosi were keen on letting the midfielder join AmaZulu in a swap deal involving one of the Usuthu players but clubs didn't agree.
Mthethwa set to be loaned
With the arrival of Njabulo Blom and Gaston Sirino, Kaizer Chiefs are considering letting midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa leave on a year-long loan.
Mthethwa struggled to make his presence at the club felt late into the season, and coach Nasreddine Nabi is not keen on working with him this season.
Sekhukhune resigned to losing Ohizu
Premier Soccer League side Sekhukhune United are in the market for a new striker to replace Chibuike Ohizu.
The Nigerian has attracted interest from Algeria and Babina Noko are resigned to losing the attacker before the new season starts.
Chippa to sign Baloni?
Orlando Pirates midfielder Siphelp Baloni might be joining Chippa United in the next couple of days.
The 24-year-old played just 13 games for the Sea Robbers last season and wants a move to get more playing time. However, Pirates are not ready to permanently lose him and will let him leave on loan.
Chiefs turn to Ndlovu?
Kaizer Chiefs are considering signing veteran striker Dino Ndlovu on a short-term deal if they don't get their primary targets.
The 34-year-old is a free agent after parting ways with Turkish outfit Sakaryaspor after his contract expired. Amakhosi have been desperately hunting for a striker and have so far missed out on Khanyisa Maso and Fiston Mayele.
SuperSport in market for strikers
After Etiosa Ighodaro's exit and injury to Bradley Grobler, SuperSport United are desperately hunting for two forwards.
Gavin Hunt-led side has been linked with a move to Orlando Pirates outcast but so far, nothing concrete has been presented to the Soweto giants.
Mngqithi losing it already?
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reportedly lost a section of the dressing room.
Some senior players feel the former AmaZulu tactician is not the right man to help the Brazilians achieve their targets.
Maela considering future away from Pirates
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela might leave the team at the end of the 2024/25 Premier Soccer League season.
The centre-back has struggled for game time at Bucs, coming in as a substitute late into the matches, something that is making him uncomfortable.
Nabi chasing Du Preez replacement?
Kaizer Chiefs coach has reportedly given up on winger Ashley du Preez who is continuing to miss open chances in training.
The Tunisian is hoping to get two new players in the attacking department before the window closes.
Chiefs to give Jansen senior-team deal
Kaizer Chiefs are prepared to offer their academy graduate Donay Jansen a long-term senior team contract after his exploits for the reserve side.
The 21-year-old left winger will be drafted into the Nasreddine Nabi squad ahead of the busy 2024/25 campaign.
Seabi to be axed by Downs
Mamelodi Sundowns Sporting Director Flemmings Berg has given the green light for the departure of midfielder Sammy Seabi.
Seabi has been linked with a move to Chippa United who are keen on having a better squad after finishing 12th last season.
Xulu gets a new team
Bafana Bafana international and former Orlando Pirates defender Siyabonga Zulu has joined second-tier outfit Phezulu FC.
The former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United player had anticipated a move to Middle East outfit Al-Wehda under ex-Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer but the deal fell through.
City teenager set for Portugal trials
Cape Town City teenager Luphumlo Sifumba commonly referred to as Kaka is set for trials with Portuguese side FC Vizela. He recently tried out with Armenian outfit FC Van but he was unsuccessful.
The teenager is set to leave the country this week hoping to get a deal with the European side.
Xulu's deal falls through
Former SuperSport United defender Siyanda Xulu's anticipated move to Josef Zinnbauer's Al-Wehda has fallen through.
The Bafana Bafana international is a free agent and was close to joining the Middle East team but the former Orlando Pirates coach opted against the deal.
Mosele set to leave Pirates
Nedbank Cup champions Orlando Pirates are set to part ways with midfielder Goodman Mosele on loan.
Mosele has struggled to command a regular starting berth at Bucs which might see him getting playing time elsewhere – SNL24
Chiefs to re-sign Blom
Midfielder Njabulo Blom is set to rejoin Kaizer Chiefs after a fallout with current St Louis City SC John Hackworth.
Reports from Naturena Village indicate Blom will be signed on loan with an option to make the deal permanent depending on later agreements and performance.
Chiefs trigger Cross buyout clause
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are set to part with R3 million to secure the services of Golden Arrows defender Bradley Cross.
All the involved parties have agreed on the deal and all that had remained was Amakhosi to trigger the buyout clause – SABC Sport
Pirates to lose Mbatha
Orlando Pirates might lose midfielder Thalente Mbatha to English outfit Cardiff City after his consistency.
The 24-year-old joined Bucs mid-last season in an initial loan deal, but his contract was made permanent a couple of weeks ago – SNL24
Lepasa to SuperSport?
Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa might be joining SuperSport United after his struggles at Bucs.
Lepasa is behind Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa in the pecking order and SuperSport feel they can get the 27-year-old.
Chiefs have a new defender
Kaizer Chiefs are set to acquire the services of South Africa and Golden Arrows center-back Bradley Cross to partner new signing Inacio Miguel.
The deal has already been agree between the involved parties and the official announcement is imminent. The good news is that Cross can also play at left-back – iDiski Times
Pirates to hand Sesane a new deal?
Soweto giants Orlando Pirates are set to hand Thabiso Sesane an improved three-year-deal owing to his recent displays.
The center-back has been delivering consistently for teh Sea Robbers and will now be handed a new deal that will see him stay at Bucs until July, 2027 – Soccer Laduma
Wydad AC going back for Tau
Rhulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club are determined to get the services of Bafana Bafana iternational Percy Tau who is ready to leave the Red Devils.
The 30-year-old fell out with coach Marcell Kohler a couple of weeks ago and is ready to start new life in Morocco – SABC Sport
Sekhukhune to lose Ohizu?
Algerian side MC Alger have bid for Sekhukhune United forward Chibuike Ohizu to improve their attacking department.
The 27-year-old West African has been a key player for Babina Noko since the 2020/21 campaign when he joined from Jomo Cosmos. He has since scored 24 goals in 87 matches – iDiski Times
Pirates set Makgopa price
Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa will cost any potential suitors R30 million.
The 24-year-old is already a key player for both Bucs and Bafana Bafana and has reportedly attracted several European teams – SNL24
Chiefs ready to go for Mayele
Kaizer Chiefs are set to return to Pyramids FC with an improved offer for DR Congo striker Fiston Mayele.
Amakhosi are desperate for a striker and will consider tempting the Egyptian with a bigger offer after failing to land Percy Tau.
Velebayi to Europe?
Cape Town Spurs are considering Kaizer Chiefs target Asanele Velebayi to Europe in the ongoing campaign.
The second-tier outfit argued the Glamour Boys did not match the player's valuation and that is why he did not join them – Kick-off
