Kaizer Chiefs opened their campaign with a whopping 4-2 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday afternoon at Giant Stadium.
Thabo Mokoena and Tshepo Mohlala got two goals in the first stanza while Kamohelo Hoala and Sabelo Radebe also got two goals late in the second stanza to clinch a big win for Chiefs.
Ofentse Mashiane and Cassius Mailula scored in either half for Sundowns but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Orlando Pirates were denied a winning start after they were held to a 1-1 draw by SuperSport United on Saturday afternoon at Giant Stadium.
Azola Tshobeni gave the Buccaneers an early lead in the sixth minute but Gape Moralo ensured the share of the spoils with the equaliser for Matsatsantsa in the 24th minute.
Chippa United opened their campaign on a high note after thrashing Black Leopards 3-1 on Saturday morning at Giant Stadium.
Thulani Mini and Kurstyn Flanagan got two goals for Chippa in the first stanza while Liyema Nombombo sealed the three points with the third goal in stoppage time.
Amukelani Chauke scored what proved to be a consolation goal for Lidoda Duvha.
Debutants Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila started on a back foot after narrowly losing 1-0 to Maritzburg United on Sunday morning at Giant Stadium.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane's early goal in the first stanza was enough to hand the Team of Choice a winning start.
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