Thulani Hlatshwayo – $220k

Thulani Hlatshwayo and Buhle Mkhwanazi were once one of the best center-back pairings in the league during their reign at Bidvest Wits in the 2017/17 season. They won the league title together before going on to be the back duo for Bafana Bafana.

However, Hlatshwayo joined the Pirates and has experienced quite a serious decline. Mkhwanazi opened up that he believes his decline in form has to do with relationships, first, with the fans, and, second, the family. Once those things are resolved, usually a player returns to form again.