An Orlando Pirates striker scoops the unluckiest player award and there's a comeback king award for a former Kaizer Chiefs coach.
Makgopa was outstanding for Baroka FC and Bafana Bafana last season. But since signing for Orlando Pirates, he's been sidelined by an injury as is yet to play, bar a few minutes in the Carling Black Label Cup.
Hot on Makgopa's heels is Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau, who has been sidelined far too often with injury at Egyptian side Al Ahly.
Of course, it's not down to luck that Benni McCarthy was hired to work for world football giants Manchester United, though he might still be pinching himself as he works with, and competes against the cream of English football every week. Who wouldn't be envious?
The Belgian was unlucky to see his side losing out to Ghana on the smallest technicality when it came to the World Cup qualifiers - the two sides had both finished on 14 points. He's since taken a lot of criticism despite doing a pretty good job.
The Namibian is in a class of his own and has already scored six league goals in nine games this term after smashing 23 league goals in the previous season.
It's very hard to get into the Masandawana starting XI, but Mailula (21) has done that and more - his return of three goals and an assist from three league matches and two goals from two Champions League outings is sensational. Could he be the next Percy Tau?
Former Bidvest Wits duo - coach Gavin Hunt and his trusty lieutenant Thulani Hlatshwayo - have revived their careers at SuperSport United after their struggles with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates respectively.
Orlando Pirates have had a lot of injuries to contend with, but the most brutal one was surely when Bucs goalkeeper Richard Ofori went flying through the air right into Paseka Mako's head. Mako's recovery was remarkably quick and he's shown no ill effects or nerves since getting back into action.
Monnapule Saleng struggled to impress while out on a loan spell with Swallows FC last season. Not many expected to see him in the Pirates starting XI this term, but he's blown expectations out of the water with some scintillating performances for club and country.
At one point his international career looked over as Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos made it clear he wasn't interested in older players. But given a chance, Zwane, 33, rolled back the years to once more become an important part of the SA senior team.
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