Betway Premiership LOG after opening weekend
All 16 teams were in action, there were six winners, six losers and two drawn matches.
A total of 15 goals were scored.
It was a great weekend for two of the three newcomers to the top-flight with Siwelele FC beating Golden Arrows 3-1, while Gavin Hunt's Durban City beat TS Galaxy 2-0.
Orbit College, however, went down 1-0 to AmaZulu.
Somewhat surprisingly, defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were held t a 1-1 draw by Chippa United while Orlando Pirates went down 1-0 at home against Sekhukhune United.
On Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs made the perfect start to their campaign, winning 2-0 on the road against Stellenbosch FC.
The next matches are scheduled for Tuesday, 12 August.
AmaZulu 1-0 Orbit College
Chippa United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
Polokwane City 0-0 Magesi FC
Richards Bay 1-2 Marumo Gallants
Orlando Pirates 0-1 Sekhukhune United
Siwelele FC 3-1 Golden Arrows
TS Galaxy 0-2 Durban City
Stellenbosch FC 0-2 Kaizer Chiefs
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