The two divisions opened with a balanced first round, producing 5 draws in 8 matches.

Division 1
Only the reigning champions Joburg City (5-1 vs Barcelona) and Global (3-1 vs Highlands Park) secured victories. The other fixtures ended level: Rietvlei vs GPMI (1-1) and Randburg vs Lenasia (1-1).

Division 2
Panorama and Randfontein played out a goalless draw, while both Warriors vs Leeds and Old Parks 2 vs Randburg AFC 2 finished 3-3. The only win came from Old Parks, who edged Rush FC 2-1.