The 2020–21 South African Premiership season (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 25th season of the Premiership since its establishment in

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won the title for the fourth consecutive year, qualifying for the 2021–22 CAF Champions League along with second placed

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. Third placed Orlando Pirates and

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winners Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila qualified for the 2021–22 CAF Confederation Cup.

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2019–20 season.

To National First Division

Relegated from 2019–20 South African Premier Division * Polokwane City

From National First Division

Promoted to 2020–21 South African Premiership *

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(promoted as champions)

Purchased status

* Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) (purchased the Bidvest Wits status) * TS Galaxy (purchased the Highlands Park status)

Teams

Stadiums and locations

Number of teams by province

League table

Results

Statistics

Top scorers

Hat-tricks

Clean sheets

References

External links

Official website
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Premier Division Premier Soccer League seasons