Overview
- Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns return on Monday against 13th‑placed Orbit College at 19:30, seeking to trim Orlando Pirates’ two‑point lead.
- Kaizer Chiefs, fourth with 24 points from 13 matches, host Golden Arrows on Tuesday at FNB Stadium at 19:30 with recent form suggesting a chance to stay in the title conversation.
- Orlando Pirates travel to Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday to face Sekhukhune United at 15:30, with Sekhukhune three points back after playing one more game and having won the reverse fixture in August.
- TS Galaxy’s mid‑season exits include Khulumani Ndamane to Mamelodi Sundowns and Puso Dithejane to MLS side Chicago Fire, ahead of Galaxy’s Wednesday meeting with Marumo Gallants at Mbombela.
- Orbit College and Chippa United remain under relegation pressure and are set to meet in Rustenburg later in January as both clubs look to stabilize after recent changes.