The 2016 MTN 8 was the 42nd 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 2015-16 season.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Wits |
| Runners-up | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 9 |
Teams
The eight teams that competed in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2015/2016 Premier Soccer League Season):
- 1. Mamelodi Sundowns
- 2. Bidvest Wits
- 3. Platinum Stars
- 4. Cape Town City
- 5. Kaizer Chiefs
- 6. Chippa United
- 7. Orlando Pirates
- 8. SuperSport United
Results
Quarter-finals
| Wits | 2–1 | Orlando Pirates |
|---|---|---|
 38' Mkhwanazi 75' Hlatshwayo |
16' Manyisa |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 3–1 | Supersport United |
|---|---|---|
| 18' Arendse 74' Vilakazi 80' Billiat |
45' Nkhatha |
Semi-finals
1st leg
| Wits | 3–0 | Cape Town City |
|---|---|---|
| 22' Rogers 38' Pelembe 44' Mhango |
2nd leg
Final
| Wits | 3–0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
|---|---|---|
| Klate 1' Rodgers 20' Klate 62' |