National main cup since 1971: Life Challenge Cup, Benson and Hedges Trophy, Mainstay Cup, Bob Save Super Bowl, ABSA Cup and Nedbank Cup. The parallel NFL and SASF cups are separate competitions. Not held in 1997 or 2002.
SeasonSouth African Cup winnerRunner-upTrophy
2025/26Durban City FCTS Galaxy FC—
2024/25Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
2023/24Orlando PiratesMamelodi Sundowns—
2022/23Orlando PiratesSekhukhune United FC
2021/22Mamelodi SundownsMarumo Gallants FC—
2020/21Tshakhuma Tsha MadzivhandilaChippa United—
2019/20Mamelodi SundownsBloemfontein Celtic—
2018/19TS Galaxy FCKaizer Chiefs—
2017/18Free State StarsMaritzburg United—
2016/17SuperSport United FCOrlando Pirates—
2015/16SuperSport United FCOrlando Pirates—
2014/15Mamelodi SundownsAjax Cape Town—
2013/14Orlando PiratesBidvest Wits—
2012/13Kaizer ChiefsSuperSport United FC—
2011/12SuperSport United FCMamelodi Sundowns—
2010/11Orlando PiratesBlack Leopards—
2009/10Bidvest WitsAmaZulu FC—
2008/09Moroka SwallowsUniversity of Pretoria FC—
2007/08Mamelodi SundownsMpumalanga Black Aces
2006/07
ABSA Cup		Ajax Cape TownMamelodi Sundowns—
2005/06
ABSA Cup		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
2004/05
ABSA Cup		SuperSport United FCWits University—
2003/04
ABSA Cup		Moroka SwallowsManning Rangers—
2002/03
ABSA Cup		Santos FCAjax Cape Town—
2001/02
Bob Save Super Bowl		Not held
Not held.
2000/01
Bob Save Super Bowl		Santos FCMamelodi Sundowns—
1999/00
Bob Save Super Bowl		Kaizer ChiefsMamelodi Sundowns—
1998/99
Bob Save Super Bowl		SuperSport United FCKaizer Chiefs—
1997/98
Bob Save Super Bowl		Mamelodi SundownsOrlando Pirates—
1997
Bob Save Super Bowl		Not held
Not held.
1996
Bob Save Super Bowl		Orlando PiratesJomo Cosmos—
1995
Bob Save Super Bowl		Cape Town Spurs (1970)Pretoria City—
1994
Bob Save Super Bowl		Vaal ProfessionalsQwa Qwa Stars—
1993
Bob Save Super Bowl		Witbank Black AcesKaizer Chiefs—
1992
Bob Save Super Bowl		Kaizer ChiefsJomo Cosmos—
1991
Bob Save Super Bowl		Moroka SwallowsJomo Cosmos—
1990
Bob Save Super Bowl		Jomo CosmosAmaZulu FC—
1989
Bob Save Super Bowl		Moroka SwallowsMamelodi Sundowns—
1988
Bob Save Super Bowl		Orlando PiratesKaizer Chiefs—
1987
Mainstay Cup		Kaizer ChiefsAmaZulu FC—
1986
Mainstay Cup		Mamelodi SundownsJomo Cosmos—
1985
Mainstay Cup		Bloemfontein CelticAfrican Wanderers—
1984
Mainstay Cup		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
1983
Mainstay Cup		Moroka SwallowsWitbank Black Aces—
1982
Mainstay Cup		Kaizer ChiefsAfrican Wanderers—
1981
Mainstay Cup		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
1980
Mainstay Cup		Orlando PiratesMoroka Swallows—
1979
Mainstay Cup		Kaizer ChiefsHighlands Park—
1978
Mainstay Cup		Wits UniversityKaizer Chiefs—
1977
Benson and Hedges Trophy		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
1976
Benson and Hedges Trophy		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—
1975
Life Challenge Cup		Orlando PiratesKaizer Chiefs—
1974
Life Challenge Cup		Orlando PiratesAmaZulu FC—
1973
Life Challenge Cup		Orlando PiratesZulu Royals—
1972
Life Challenge Cup		Kaizer ChiefsZulu Royals—
1971
Life Challenge Cup		Kaizer ChiefsOrlando Pirates—