Founded | 2021 |
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First season | 2021 |
Country | South Africa |
Number of teams | 11 |
Current champions | Western Cape Mountaineers (2nd title) (2023) |
Most championships | Western Cape Mountaineers (2 titles) |
CEO | Albert Mokoena |
Website | bnlsa.com |
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The Egoli Magic won the inaugural 2021 title. [1] [2]
The following 11 teams play in the 2023 season: [3]
Season | Champions | Runners-up |
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2020–21 | Egoli Magic | Tshwane Suns |
2021 | Tshwane Suns | Western Cape Mountaineers |
2022 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Egoli Magic |
2023 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Tshwane Suns |
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