2016–17 South African Premier Division
The 2016–17 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 21st season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996.
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Bidvest Wits (1st title) |
| Matches played | 224 |
| Goals scored | 509 (2.27 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Lebogang Manyama (13) |
| Biggest home win | Mamelodi Sundowns 6–0 Orlando Pirates (12 February 2017) |
| Biggest away win | Cape Town City 0–4 Platinum Stars (13 December 2016) |
| Highest scoring | 2 matches
|
| Longest winning run | Bidvest Wits Kaizer Chiefs Mamelodi Sundowns (5) |
| Longest unbeaten run | SuperSport United (19) |
| Longest winless run | Baroka (15) |
| Longest losing run | Chippa United (5) |
| Average attendance | 5,124 |
← 2015–16 2017–18 →
All statistics correct as of 13 May 2017. | |
Mamelodi Sundowns were the defending champions, having won the previous 2015–16 South African Premier Division (PSL) season. The season featured 14 teams from the 2015–16 season and two new teams promoted from the 2015–16 National First Division: Baroka and Highlands Park who replace relegated Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria. Highlands Park promotion was won via the PSL Playoff Tournament. Cape Town City bought over the franchise of Mpumalanga Black Aces and relocated from Mbombela Stadium to Cape Town Stadium. The sale of Free State Stars franchise to Moroka Swallows fell through.