2024 SAFA Women's League

SAFA Women's League
Season	2024
Dates	2 March 2024 - 8 December 2024
Champions	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies; (7th title)
Promoted	Ezemvelo; University of Cape Town
Relegated	Thunderbirds Ladies; Lindelani Ladies
Matches played	240
Goals scored	692 (2.88 per match)
Top goalscorer	Boitumelo Rabale; (17 goals)
Biggest home win	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 8-0 UP ; (25 May 2024); Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 8-0 Richmond United ; (6 July 2024)
Biggest away win	Thunderbirds Ladies 0-13 Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies ; (28 September 2024)
Highest scoring	Thunderbirds Ladies 0-13 Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies ; (28 September 2024)
Longest winning run	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies ; (14 games)
Longest unbeaten run	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies ; (26 games)
Longest winless run	Thunderbirds Ladies; (30 games)
Longest losing run	Lindelani Ladies; (18 games)
	← 2023 2025 → All statistics correct as of 10 November 2024.

The 2024 SAFA Women's League, commonly known as 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League, is the fifth season of the professional SAFA Women's League, and the 16th season of nation-wide league competition in women's football in South Africa. It is the 3rd season played with 16 teams.^[1]

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies won their fifth consecutive league title.^[2]

Teams and location

In the 2023 season, Ma-Indies Ladies and Coal City Wizards were relegated to the Sasol Women's League, while Sasol Women's League winners UFH Ladies F.C. and runner-ups Lindelani Ladies were promoted to the league.^[3]^[4]

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies

Johannesburg teams
JVW
UJ Ladies

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Location of teams in 2024 SAFA WOMEN'S LEAGUE

Team	Location	Stadium	Capacity	2023 Season
City Lads	New Brighton	Issac Wolfson Stadium	10,000	13th
Copperbelts Ladies	Polokwane	Baroka Village	1000	12th
Durban Ladies	Umlazi	Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium	6500	8th
First Touch F.C.	Polokwane	Baroka Village	1000	11th
JVW F.C.	Bedfordview	Wits Stadium	5000	3rd
Lindelani Ladies	Ntuzuma	Princess Magogo Stadium	12,000	2nd in SWL
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	Pretoria	Lucas Moripe Stadium	28,900	1st
Richmond United	De Aar	Merino Park Stadium	200	7th
Royal AM Women	Pietermaritzburg	Harry Gwala Stadium	6500	5th
Thunderbirds Ladies	Butterworth	Sisa Dukashe Stadium	17,000	14th
TS Galaxy Queens	Mbombela	Solomon Mahlangu Stadium	5000	4th
TUT Matsatsantsa	Pretoria	TUT Stadium	2500	10th
UFH Ladies	Alice	Davidson Stadium	200	1st in SWL
UJ Ladies	Auckland Park	UJ Stadium	8000	9th
UP-Tuks Ladies	Hatfield	Tuks Stadium	14,150	6th
UWC Ladies	Bellville	UWC Stadium	2500	2nd

League table

As of 24 November 2024

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification or relegation
1	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	30	27	2	1	114	12	+102	83	COSAFA Champions League
2	University of the Western Cape	30	22	3	5	76	22	+54	69
3	TS Galaxy Queens	30	20	5	5	67	28	+39	65
4	University of Johannesburg	30	20	5	5	56	20	+36	65
5	JVW	30	15	10	5	48	24	+24	55
6	First Touch	30	13	5	12	39	50	−11	44
7	Royal AM Women	30	11	9	10	50	42	+8	42
8	University of Pretoria	30	11	7	12	39	45	−6	40
9	University of Fort Hare	30	11	6	13	37	46	−9	39
10	Richmond United	30	9	9	12	42	50	−8	36
11	TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies	30	10	5	15	44	53	−9	35
12	Copperbelt Ladies	30	7	8	15	30	41	−11	29
13	Durban Ladies	30	6	7	17	34	59	−25	25
14	City Lads	30	5	8	17	28	53	−25	23
15	Lindelani Ladies	30	5	1	24	24	66	−42	16	Relegation
16	Thunderbirds Ladies	30	0	3	27	12	129	−117	3	Relegation

Updated to match(es) played on 24 November 2024. Source: [1]

Results

Home \ Away	CLD	CBL	DBN	FT	JVW	LNL	MSD	RMU	RAM	TBL	TUT	TSG	UFH	UJ	UP	UWC
City Lads		1–0	1–2	0–1	1–1	0–1	0–1	0–3	1–1	4–1	0–3	0–2	1–1	2–3	1–1	1–2
Copperbelt Ladies	1–1		4–1	1–1	0–1	1–1	0–2	1–0	1–0	6–1	1–3	0–1	0–3	0–1	0–1	2–2
Durban Ladies	1–0	1–1		2–1	1–2	0–1	1–5	1–1	3–3	6–1	1–2	2–4	1–1	0–0	2–0	0–5
First Touch	2–1	0–1	3–1		0–1	1–0	0–5	0–2	1–1	0–0	4–1	1–2	1–0	1–4	0–1	0–2
JVW	0–0	1–1	3–0	1–2		2–0	1–1	2–1	0–0	4–0	3–2	0–2	5–1	1–1	2–1	1–0
Lindelani Ladies	1–2	1–2	0–1	1–4	0–4		0–2	3–1	0–3	3–0	0–3	1–6	1–2	1–2	1–3	0–2
Mamelodi Sundowns	7–1	3–2	5–1	6–0	1–0	7–0		8–0	4–0	5–1	5–0	1–0	1–0	2–0	8–0	2–0
Richmond United	2–2	1–1	2–1	1–2	1–1	3–0	0–5		1–2	4–1	2–1	0–4	2–2	0–0	1–1	1–2
Royal AM Women	3–0	2–0	0–0	2–2	1–2	2–1	0–2	1–0		1–0	3–1	1–2	1–1	0–1	3–3	1–1
Thunderbirds Ladies	1–4	0–0	3–3	0–3	0–5	0–4	0–13	0–2	0–5		1–4	0–6	0–4	0–3	1–3	0–7
TUT Matsatsantsa	4–1	2–0	2–3	2–3	0–0	1–0	1–1	1–1	3–2	3–0		0–2	0–1	0–3	1–1	1–2
TS Galaxy Queens	0–0	2–0	1–0	4–0	2–1	2–1	3–5	2–2	3–1	6–0	2–1		0–1	1–4	0–0	1–2
UFH Ladies	1–0	1–2	2–0	0–1	1–1	2–1	0–3	1–4	0–3	5–0	2–1	1–1		0–4	3–2	0–2
UJ Ladies	1–0	3–0	2–0	1–4	3–1	3–0	0–1	2–0	1–1	5–0	2–0	1–1	2–0		1–0	1–2
UP-Tuks Ladies	3–2	3–2	1–0	0–0	0–0	1–0	0–3	2–1	2–5	5–1	0–0	2–3	2–1	1–2		0–0
UWC Ladies	4–0	1–0	2–0	7–1	1–2	4–1	1–0	1–2	6–2	6–0	6–1	0–2	4–0	1–0	1–0

Updated to match(es) played on 6 October 2024. Source: [2]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Notes

On 21 April 2024, the match between Royal AM and Lindelani Ladies was interrupted when a brawl erupted between players from both teams. Three players from Lindelani Ladies were suspended for two matches by the South African Football Association (SAFA) Disciplinary Committee.^[5]

On the 20th of July the match between UWC and TS Galaxy Queens did not take place as the Galaxy Queens did not show up on time for the match.^[6]

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies scored a league record in a 13-0 win over Thunderbirds Ladies.^[7]

Statistics

As of 8 November 2024

Top scorer

Rank	Player	Club	Goals
1	Boitumelo Rabale	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	17
2	Nthabiseng Majiya	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	13
	Litseoane Maloro	Royal AM Women
	Thato Mofolo	UJ Ladies
3	Philisa Mjambane	UWC Ladies	11
3	Gabriela Salgado	JVW	11
7	Gugu Dlamini	UJ Ladies	10
7	Kesha Hendricks	UFH Ladies	10
9	Tanna Hollis	JVW	9
	Miche Minnies	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
	Mamello Makhabane	TS Galaxy Queens
11	Sibulele Holweni	UWC Ladies	8
	Thandi Rameri	Copperbelt Ladies
	Busisiwe Ndimeni	TS Galaxy Queens
	Nomvula Kgoale	TS Galaxy Queens
	Nicole Michael	TS Galaxy Queens
	Nomvuyo Bhengu	Royal AM Women

Clean sheets

Rank	Player	Club	Clean sheets
1	Matshidiso Masebe	UJ Ladies	14
2	Sedilami Boseja	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	13
3	Kaylin Swart	JVW	11
4	Siphesihle Dlamini	UWC Ladies	10
5	Dineo Magagula	TS Galaxy Queens	9
6	Andile Dlamini	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	8
7	Magabene Polori	First Touch	7
7	Kgothatso Manamela	UP Ladies	7
9	Nelisiwe Mjira	Durban Ladies	5
9	Kebotseng Moletsane	Royal AM	5
11	Nokuphumla Mpatsiyana	UFH Ladies	4
11	Magdalena Motsabi	Richmond United	4

Hat-tricks

Players who scored a hat-trick during the 2024 season:^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]


Player	For	Against	Result	Date
Inge Kaba	UP Ladies	Lindelani Ladies	1-3 (A)	16 March 2024
Thandi Rameri	Copperbelt Ladies	Thunderbirds Ladies	6-1 (H)	31 March 2024
Miche Minnies	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	Lindelani Ladies	7-0 (H)	14 April 2024
Tanna Hollis	JVW	Thunderbirds Ladies	0-5 (A)	20 April 2024
Philisa Mjambane	UWC Ladies	Thunderbirds Ladies	0-7 (A)	11 May 2024
Gabriela Salgado	JVW	Thunderbirds Ladies	4-0 (H)	6 July 2024
Boitumelo Rabale	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	Richmond United	8-0 (H)	6 July 2024
Mpho Bloem	Richmond United	City Lads	0-3 (A)	7 September 2024
Nomfundo Mkhize	Lindelani Ladies	Richmond United	3-1 (H)	15 September 2024
Okuhle Sithole	Durban Ladies	Thunderbirds Ladies	6-1 (H)	21 September 2024
Ronnel Donnelley	UWC Ladies	Thunderbirds Ladies	6-0 (H)	24 September 2024
Rhoda Mulaudzi	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies	Thunderbirds Ladies	0-13 (A)	28 September 2024

Awards

The following players were rated best in the league:^[12]

Award	Winner	Club
Player of the season	Amogelang Motau	UWC Ladies
Fan's Player of the season	Lebogang Ramalepe	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
Goalkeeper of the season	Matshidiso Masebe	UJ Ladies
Top goalscorer of the season	Boitumelo Rabale	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
Coach of the season	Jerry Tshabalala	Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies
Young player of the season	Khwezi Khoza	Durban Ladies
Assistant Referee of the Season	Rose Mokoena
Referee of the Season	Kwandile Somtsai

References

^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2023-02-04). "Hollywoodbets Super League Is Back". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-12-09). "Sundowns Ladies Wrap Up Season In Style". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
^ "HOLLYWOODBETS SUPER LEAGUE: CONFIRMED - Coal City Wizards relegated, joins Ma-Indies in the lower ranks". Centre Circle. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
^ "Lindelani and Fort Hare to fight for Sasol League Championship | soccer". SABC. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
^ "SAFA suspends players for Lindelani Ladies and Royal AM brawl | soccer". SABC. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
^ Raophala, Mauwane (2024-07-20). "Decision taken after TS Galaxy Queens fail to honour league fixture". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
^ "Records tumble as Sundowns Ladies run riot against Thunderbirds Ladies | soccer". SABC. 2024-09-29. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
^ Newsroom, gsport (2024-03-19). "JVW, City Lads and Copperbelt Ladies Make Inroads as Sundowns Maintain HWBSL Log Lead". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-03-21. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-04-01). "New Leaders In HWBSL". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-04-15). "Sundowns Score Seven To Return To The Top". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
^ M, Lonwabo (2024-07-09). "Hat-Trick Queens Boitumelo Rabale and Gabriela Salgado Light Up Week 19 of HBSL". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
^ "Amogelang Motau the standout winner at HWB Super League Awards | soccer". SABC. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-02-01.

[1] Kganyago, Lethabo (2023-02-04). "Hollywoodbets Super League Is Back". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-03-15.

[2] Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-12-09). "Sundowns Ladies Wrap Up Season In Style". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-12-13.

[3] "HOLLYWOODBETS SUPER LEAGUE: CONFIRMED - Coal City Wizards relegated, joins Ma-Indies in the lower ranks". Centre Circle. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-03-11.

[4] "Lindelani and Fort Hare to fight for Sasol League Championship | soccer". SABC. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-11.

[5] "SAFA suspends players for Lindelani Ladies and Royal AM brawl | soccer". SABC. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

[6] Raophala, Mauwane (2024-07-20). "Decision taken after TS Galaxy Queens fail to honour league fixture". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

[7] "Records tumble as Sundowns Ladies run riot against Thunderbirds Ladies | soccer". SABC. 2024-09-29. Retrieved 2024-10-01.

[8] Newsroom, gsport (2024-03-19). "JVW, City Lads and Copperbelt Ladies Make Inroads as Sundowns Maintain HWBSL Log Lead". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-03-21. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[9] Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-04-01). "New Leaders In HWBSL". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-04-01.

[10] Kganyago, Lethabo (2024-04-15). "Sundowns Score Seven To Return To The Top". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-04-20.

[11] M, Lonwabo (2024-07-09). "Hat-Trick Queens Boitumelo Rabale and Gabriela Salgado Light Up Week 19 of HBSL". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[12] "Amogelang Motau the standout winner at HWB Super League Awards | soccer". SABC. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-02-01.

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