2022–23 National First Division

The 2022–23 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the season from September 2022 to June 2023 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.

Previous sponsors GladAfrica pulled out after three years of their five-year deal, and were replaced by Patrice Motsepe, with the competition being renamed the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Team changes
The following teams changed division since the 2021–22 season.

Promoted to 2022–23 South African Premier Division
 * Richards Bay

Relegated from 2021–22 South African Premier Division
 * Baroka

Promoted from 2021–22 SAFA Second Division
 * MM Platinum
 * Magesi

Relegated from 2021–22 National First Division
 * TS Sporting
 * Jomo Cosmos

Renaming
 * Cape Town All Stars relocated from Cape Town to Johannesburg at the start of the season, and were renamed All Stars

Purchased statuses

 * Free State Stars sold their status to Casric Stars

Stadiums and locations
16 teams are competing in the season.