The 2021–22 South African Premier Division season from 20 August 2021 to 21 May 2022 (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 26th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996.

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are the four-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the

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along with the second placed team. The 3rd placed team and

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winners qualify for the

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Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2020–21 season.

To National First Division

Relegated from

2020–21 South African Premier Division The 2020–21 South African Premier Division season (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 25th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns were the three-time defending champio ...

* Black Leopards

From National First Division

Promoted to 2021–22 South African Premier Division * Sekhukhune United (promoted as champions)

Purchased statuses

* Marumo Gallants purchased their status from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila * Royal AM purchased their Premiership status from Bloemfontein Celtic

Teams

Stadiums and locations

Number of teams by province

League table

Results

Statistics

Top goalscorers

Hat-tricks

Most Assists

References

External links

Official website
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Premier Division Premier Soccer League seasons