2023 MTN 8
The 2023 MTN 8 was the 49th edition of the South African soccer competition featuring the top 8-placed teams at the conclusion of the previous DStv Premiership season and the 16th under its current sponsored name. The competition started on 12 August 2023 and the final match was played on 7 October 2023.
It was won by Orlando Pirates F.C., who defended their title.
The 2023 season saw the unveiling of a new trophy.
Teams
The following 8 teams are listed according to their final position on the league table in the previous season of the 2022-23 DStv Premiership.- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Orlando Pirates
- SuperSport United
- Kaizer Chiefs
- Cape Town City
- Stellenbosch
- Sekhukhune United
- Swallows F.C.
Quarter-finals
Semi–finals
1st leg.'''2nd leg.'''
Final
Statistics
Goal Scorers
As of 1 September 2023| Rank | Player name | Team | Total |
| 1 | Zakhele Lepasa | Orlando Pirates | 4 |
| 2 | Peter Shalulile | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2 |
| 3 | Themba Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1 |
| 3 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 3 | Monnapule Saleng | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 3 | Mark van Heerden | Cape Town City | 1 |
| 3 | Ashley Du Preez | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| 3 | Edson Castillo | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| 3 | Andre de Jong | Stellenbosch | 1 |
Assists
As of 1 September 2023| Rank | Player name | Team | Total |
| 1 | Lucas Ribeiro | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1 |
| 1 | Patrick Maswanganyi | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 1 | Monnapule Saleng | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 1 | Deon Hotto | Orlando Pirates | 1 |
| 1 | Taahir Goedeman | Cape Town City | 1 |
| 1 | Mduduzi Mdantsane | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| 1 | Christian Saile | Kaizer Chiefs | 1 |
| 1 | Fawaaz Basadien | Stellenbosch | 1 |