The 2025/26 Betway Premiership season is on a break for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the next domestic fixture scheduled for 20 January 2026.
There remains, however, a mad scramble for bragging rights as the country’s top goal scorer.
Last season, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro Costa proved to be the deadliest striker in the country with 16 goals.
It’s unlikely that anyone will break – or come even close – the all-time PSL record of 25 goals held by Zambia’s Collins Mbesuma while playing for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004/05 season.
Fast start
Veteran striker Bradley Grobler has made a fast start to the season at his new club, Sekhukhune United.
Grobler, now 37, has found the back of the net six times in 12 matches this campaign.
He trails Junior Dion from Golden Arrows by a single goal.
Grobler joined Sekhukhune United from SuperSport United when Matsatsantsa were sold at the conclusion of last season.
He played 293 matches for SuperSport United in all competitions, scoring 91 goals.
Previous winner
Prior to that, the Johannesburg-born former Bafana Bafana marksman played for Platinum Stars (67 matches, 20 goals) and Ajax Cape Town (13 matches, 4 goals) in South Africa, as well as Turkish second division side Göztepe A.Ş (29 matches, 6 goals).
Grobler was a previous Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot award winner in the 2020/21 season when he netted on 16 occasions.
It would take a brave man to bet against Grobler not repeating that feat this season.
LEADING SCORERS IN THE 2025/26 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP SEASON
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
| 1 | Junior Dion | Golden Arrows | 7 |
| T2 | Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 |
| T2 | Bradley Grobler | Sekhukhune United | 6 |
| T4 | Seluleko Mahlambi | TS Galaxy | 5 |
| T4 | Langelihle Phili | Stellenbosch FC | 5 |
| T6 | Tashreeq Matthews | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 |
| T6 | Puso Dithejane | TS Galaxy | 4 |
| T6 | Hendrick Eksteen | AmaZulu FC | 4 |
| T6 | Siviwe Magidigidi | Siwelele FC | 4 |
| T6 | Gabadinho Mhango | Richards Bay | 4 |
| T6 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya | AmaZulu FC | 4 |
| T6 | Flavio Silva | Kaizer Chiefs | 4 |
Correct as at 8 December 2025
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