Botes now returned to the club after a two-year stint at Bidvest Wits, while Hoffman joins the club from National First Division side Vasco da Gama.

Stars have also secured the services of Katlego Khunou, Tshirelatso Lesabane, Sipho Senne, Sphamandla Mlilo, Sphiwe Mnguni, Nhlakanipho Duma, Gift Links, Kamohelo Mathe, Thuto Mphahlele, Thobani Kunene and Benson Shilongo.

Meanwhile, Dikwena have parted ways with Sibusiso Radebe, Vincent Khumalo, Letladi Madubanya, Nicholas Mlambo, Robin Ngalande, Bongi Ntuli, Nduduzi Nyanda, Eleazar Rodgers, Tlou Segolela, Thabiso Semenya, Bouna Coundoul and Emmanuel Mathias.

Rodgers completed a move to the Clever Boys, while Ntuli and Ngalande have both rejoined Mamelodi Sundowns respectively following loan spells in at the club.