60' Pirates have introduced Abdoulaye Mariko and Yanela Mbuthuma to help remedy the situation.
48' GOAL! Sekhukhune have taken the lead against Pirates thanks to Mkhize's strike crossing the line, according to the assistant referee.
HALFTIME: Orlando Pirates 0-0 Sekhukhune United
45' Sekhukhune have remained resolute at the back and have denied Pirates entry into the 18-yard area.
35' The Buccaneers are struggling to find a way past the Sekhukhune defence and have looked impatient at times.
25' It remains goalless at Orlando Stadium, but the Buccaneers have taken control in the last ten minutes, as Mbule forces Leaner into a fine save.
10' CLOSE! Pirates are nearly gifted the opener as Cardoso's clearance hits the upright. Bright start at Orlando.
1' UNDERWAY:
Sekhukhune get the first half underway at Orlando Stadium.
Starting XIs:
Orlando Pirates: Chaine, Mashiloane, Sibisi, Mbokazi, Hotto, Nduli, Mbule, Maswanganyi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Radiopane
Sekhukhune United: Leaner, Cardoso, Thokolo, Letlapa, Matsimbi, Mntambo, Mkhize, Monare, Makgalwa, Mncube, Grobler
RESULTS:
Chippa United 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu 1-0 Orbit College
Richards Bay 1-2 Marumo Gallants
Magesi FC 0-0 Polokwane City
90' GOAL! RB 1-2 MG: Gallants have snatched the winner at the death as Simo Mbhele finds the back of the net.
75' MFC 0-0 PLK: The Limpopo derby remains the only 15h00 game without a goal so far. There are still 15 minutes left.
65' GOAL! CHI 1-1 SUN: Chippa manage to find the equaliser against Sundowns, with debutant Mfecane getting the goal with a deflected strike.
56' GOAL! RB 1-1 MG: Richards Bay are back on level terms thanks to Lundi Mahala's finish.
HALFTIME:
Chippa United 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu FC 1-0 Orbit College
Richards Bay 0-1 Marumo Gallants
Polokwane City 0-0 Magesi FC
40' RB 0-1 MG: We have the first red card of the season, as Gallants' Edgar Manaka is sent off with five minutes left in the half.
32' GOAL: CHI 0-1 SUN: Sundowns have finally opened the scoring courtesy of a neat finish from Sales.
24' GOAL!: OC 0-1 AMA: AmaZulu have opened the scoring as Tebogo Mashigo sees his cross deflected into the back of the ney.
20' OC 0-0 AMA: It remains goalless in Durban between new boys Orbit College and AmaZulu.
10' CHI 0-0 SUN: Chippa have looked the liveliest in the early stages of the encounter, although both goalkeepers are yet to be tested.
3' GOAL: RB 0-1 MG: Gallants have taken an early lead through Mabuza's finish.
1'UNDERWAY:
Chippa United 0-0 Mamelodi Sundowns
AmaZulu 0-0 Orbit College
Richards Bay 0-0 Marumo Gallants
Polokwane City 0-0 Magesi FC
Starting XIs:
Richards Bay: Magoola, Zulu, Mabua, Mcineka, Nntungwa, Mthethwa, Gumede, Thikazi, Mthembu, Nzama, Mhango.
Marumo Gallants: Arubi, Nhlapho, Chabatsane, Sikhosana, Mabotja, Mcube, Mabuza, Manaka, Msendami, Khumalo, Sithole.
Starting XIs:
Polokwane City:Bwire, Manthosi, Mvundela, Motsa, Nkaki, Tshabalala, Maphangule, Ramabu, Batlhabane, Mashiane, Dlamini.
Magesi: Tshabalala, Mokone, Buthelezi, Makgoga, Abrahams, Mtshali, Masegela, Chirambadare, Mariba, Vandala, Mosadi
Starting XIs:
Orbit College: Moerane, Setlhodi, Jingana, Ndumiso Ngiba, Thabang Nhlapo, Potsana, Batsi, Mohlamme, Saleng, Mabele, Koapeng
AmaZulu: Johnson, Radebe, Hanamub, Fielies, Mthethwa, Allan, Hlangabeza, Zungu, Ngwenya, Mashigo, Ekstein
Read: Starting XI: Chippa v Sundowns
Stay tuned for live updates from all action from the opening weekend of the Betway Premiership.
SATURDAY FIXTURES:
Saturday:
15h00 Chippa United v Mamelodi Sundowns
15h00 AmaZulu v Orbit College
15h00 Richards Bay v Marumo Gallants
15h00 Polokwane City v Magesi FC
17h30 Orlando Pirates v Sekhukhune United
20h00 Siwelele FC v Golden Arrows
