Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates shared the spoils in the Soweto derby on Sunday afternoon at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.
Last season's runners-up hit the front through an audacious strike from Mehluleli Maphumulo with the Amakhosi caught napping at the back.
However, parity was restored within no time after Donay Jansen capitalised on a cutback to the near side of the area and rifled in to see the spoils shared.
Mamelodi Sundowns 1-1 SuperSport United
Reigning champions SuperSport United rallied from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw against rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
With no goals at halftime, the Brazilians were first out of the blocks through the highly-rated Siyabonga Mabena.
Manelis Mazibuko rescued the away side and denied Masandawana's new man Sinethemba Badela a win on debut.
Stellenbosch FC 2-0 Chippa United
Having surrendered the title rather disappointingly last season, Stellenbosch FC kicked off their campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Chippa United down at the Idas Valley Stadium.
It took efforts from Roy-Keane Avontuur and Mervin Boij to separate the protagonists and give the Maroons the perfect platform to go on and reclaim the title this campaign.
Moroka Swallows 1-1 TS Galaxy
Moroka Swallows were denied an opening day win but allowed TS Galaxy to bounce back to snatch a 1-1 draw out at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium.
The Dube Birds made the breakthrough from the spot in the earlier stages through Olwethu Khumalo and were able to head to the interval in the ascendancy.
However, the Rockets managed to comeback moments after the break and bagged a point with a finish from Daanyal Daya who also happened to execute a spot-kick.
AmaZulu 1-1 Golden Arrows
AmaZulu failed to start the season with a victory and allowed Golden Arrows to come-from-behind for a 1-1 draw in a KwaZulu-Natal derby clash.
Usuthu needed the opening quarter to go ahead when Siphephelo Majola slotted in from disjointed defending amongst other elements and earned them the lead at the break.
However, Abafana Besthende refused to sit back and levelled courtesy of a well-taken strike by Malinga in the latter exchanges and had the spoils shared.
Cape Town Spurs 2-0 Cape Town City
Newly-promoted Cape Town Spurs made a dream start to the season with a 2-0 win over Cape Town City in the Cape derby.
After no goals followed in the first half, the Urban Warriors left the Citizens in their wake with double efforts to grab maximum points on the opening day in the mother city.
Richards Bay FC 1-2 Royal AM
Royal AM edged Richards Bay FC 2-1 to secure three points in their season-opener in the eagerly anticipated KwaZulu-Natal derby.
Thwihli Thwahla and the Natal Rich Boys didn't find the net in the first half, though the former got ahead after the break before a penalty from Siphesihle Buthelezi at the death brought the host a consolation.
Sekhukhune United 2-0 Polokwane City
Sekhukhune United made a winning start under new boss Paulus Masehe through a comprehensive 2-0 victory over the returning Polokwane City.
A cracking finish in the top-corner from Kutlwano Majoro in the opening seconds following the start got the host up and running.
City missed the chance to level it up as a foul in the area led to a penalty-kick, but Kopano Senosi hit the subsequent penalty against the post minutes apart.
Babina Noko continued to dominate and wrapped it up when Tshepo Mokoena beat the offside trap and applied a composed finish off the far upright.