The 2021 MTN 8 was the 47th edition of South Africa's annual soccer cup competition, the MTN 8. It featured the top eight teams of the Premier Soccer League at the end of the 2020–21 season.
Orlando Pirates were defending champions, but were eliminated by Swallows.[1]
The eight teams competing in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2020/2021 Premier Soccer League Season):[2]
| Golden Arrows | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | SuperSport United |
|---|---|---|
 50' Mutizwa 118' Gumede |
Report | 78' Lungu 99' Rayners |
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Kaizer Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 10' Shalulile 23' Zwane |
Report | 38' Parker 59' Billiat |
| Penalties | ||
| 2–1 | ||
| Golden Arrows | 1–1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Dlamini 6' |
Report | Safranko 85' |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–0 | Golden Arrows |
|---|---|---|
| Shalulile 4' Lunga 29'Maema 94' |
Report |
Mamelodi Sundowns win 4–1 on aggregate.
| Cape Town City | 0–0 | Swallows |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
| Swallows | 0–4 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Cape Town City win 4–0 on aggregate.
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