2017–18 South African Premier Division

The 2017–18 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 22nd season of the Premier Soccer League since its conception in 1996.

Premier Soccer League
Season201718
ChampionsMamelodi Sundowns
(8th title)
RelegatedAjax Cape Town
Platinum Stars
Champions LeagueMamelodi Sundowns
Orlando Pirates
Confederation CupKaizer Chiefs
Free State Stars
Matches played240
Goals scored489 (2.04 per match)
Top goalscorerRodney Ramagalela
Percy Tau
(11 goals)
Biggest home winOrlando Pirates 4-0 Bidvest Wits
(25 April 2018)
Highest scoring Chippa United 2-4 Orlando Pirates (25 February 2018)
All statistics correct as of 20 March 2018.

Bidvest Wits were the defending champions, having won the previous 2016–17 South African Premier Division (PSL) season. The season featured 15 teams from the 2016–17 season and one new team from the 2016–17 National First Division: AmaZulu replaced relegated Highlands Park. AmaZulu, although finishing only fifth in the National First Division (NFD) purchased winner's Thanda Royal Zulu's league status upon completion of the NFD season.

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