Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter is delivering on his promise to trim his squad, with defender Philani Zulu and midfielder Given Mashikinya among the biggest casualties.
Sekhukhune United will be put to the test next season as they juggle the demands of domestic and continental football.
Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter has no regrets, arguing the squad is good enough to reach more cup finals in the future and maybe even win them.
Terrence Dzvukamanja was the hero for Orlando Pirates as his 96th-minute strike saw them come from a goal down to beat Sekhukhune 2-1 and clinch the Nedbank Cup.
The Nedbank Cup final dress rehearsal between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates two weeks ago left a lot to the imagination.
After being fired by both Swallows and AmaZulu within a year, coach Brandon Truter has bounced back to silence his critics.