This year's Zama-Zama Sports Challenge is the biggest in the tournament's history, with increased prize money and a record number of participating teams.
The competition was launched at a ceremony at the Xilumani Hotel in Giyani on Sunday, 30 November. Thirty-two teams from Giyani and surrounding areas will compete in this year's event.
Tournament founder and sponsor Mr Victor Hlungwane said the champions would receive R75,000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The runners-up will earn R35,000 and silver medals, while the losing semi-finalists will each receive R10,000.
Individual awards will be presented to the tournament's top goal scorer, best player, best goalkeeper and best coach.
The draw for the opening round was conducted at the launch. All matches will be played at the Homu 14 B Grounds outside Giyani, with the opening games scheduled for Monday, 15 December.
Four matches will be played on opening day: Homu Brave Hunters vs Homu Young Stars, Mtititi Squad vs Homu XI Fighters, Nkomo XI Experience vs KYD FC and Nkomo Phunya FC vs Zim Warriors.
Another four matches will be played on Wednesday, 17 December: Giyani All Stars vs Dukes FC, Mapayeni United vs Ngove Mapantsula FC, Nwakhuwani Metro Babas vs Mandlakulova FC and Gawula United vs Mninginisi All Stars.
The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 31 December. Manombe Flying Boys are the defending champions.