This comes on the back of strong relations developing between the two broadcasters, following sub-licensing agreements entered into for the MTN8 tournament as well as the Currie Cup, says SuperSport.

The SABC had also broadcast a semi-final of the Carling Currie Cup on Saturday, 14 September, which will be followed by the final on Saturday, 21 September between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Fidelity ADT Lions at Emirates Airlines Park, says the broadcaster.

The PSL saw the start of the new Betway Premiership from Saturday, 14 September to Sunday, 15 September, with four matches, says SuperSport. 

SuperSport says that Mamelodi Sundowns will face SuperSport United on Tuesday, 17 September in their opening Betway Premiership match, while title-chasers Orlando Pirates begin their campaign against Chippa United on Wednesday, 18 September.

SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha says, "The latest sub-licence agreement with the SABC is another step towards a strong relationship with the public broadcaster, for the benefit of football lovers across the country and the African continent. The PSL has proven itself time and again to be the most coveted football product among South Africans and we look forward to delivering another outstanding season of football action on Your World of Champions, SuperSport."

SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli says, "We are pleased with this acquisition, which is another demonstration of our commitment to delivering exceptional support content to our diverse audiences. Our rights package includes a total of 51 matches, comprising 23 Betway Premiership matches, 10 Carling Black Label Cup matches, 12 Nedbank Cup matches and six National First Division matches."

Chabeli adds, "We will broadcast league matches every Saturday on SABC 1 during the league season, ensuring our audience has access to exciting live local football."

SuperSport concludes that it will broadcast all 240 Betway Premiership games live on DStv, DStv Stream and Showmax Premier League. 

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