Furthermore, heading into the final match day, Maritzburg United also had a chance to secure a spot in the promotional play-offs.

However, despite their 2-1 victory over JDR Stars, the outcome of the match between AmaTuks and Bakgakga guaranteed they would remain in the second tier.

In 2023, Orlando Pirates FC made around 30 official transfers, including loans, new sign-ins, and transfer-outs. Players loaned out to other clubs returned to Orlando Pirates before the year ended. Below are the names of the players who transferred to other clubs and those who left Orlando Pirates for good: