2018–19 South African Premier Division

The 2018–19 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2018 and concluded in May 2019. Mamelodi Sundowns are the champions.

Team Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2017–18 season.

To National First Division
Relegated from 2017-18 South African Premier Division
 * Platinum Stars
 * Ajax Cape Town

From National First Division
Promoted to 2018–19 South African Premier Division
 * Highlands Park
 * Black Leopards

Player

 * Most yellow cards: 10
 * Danny Phiri (Golden Arrows)
 * Most red cards: 2
 * Nyiko Mobbie (Free State Stars)
 * Robyn Johannes (Bidvest Wits)
 * Taariq Fielies (Cape Town City)
 * Khuliso Mudau (Black Leopards)

Team

 * Most yellow cards: 50
 * Bidvest Wits
 * Most red cards: 4
 * Free State Stars
 * Fewest yellow cards: 25
 * Black Leopards
 * Fewest red cards: 0
 * Kaizer Chiefs
 * SuperSport United
 * AmaZulu
 * Chippa United