Durban-based Premier Division club AmaZulu announced on Friday evening that they had offloaded more than 15 players.
And former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa led the group of players, who had been to be surplus to requirements at Usuthu.
Other players that were shown the door are Andile Mbanjwa, Abbubaker Mobara, Sandile Khumalo, Mbongeni Gumede, Kwanda Mngonyama, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Thembela Sikhakhane, Wayde Jooste, Skhulile Manyoni, Rowan Human, Ethan Brooks, Augustine Mulenga, Msindisi Kunene, Sede Junior Dion and Boniface Haba.
Meanwhile, Etiosa Ighodaro and Sifiso Ngobeni have returned to Mamelodi Sundowns following the expiry of their loan deals.