[9] Prior to their cancellation owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kgatlana helped Benfica to the final of both Portuguese Cup and Taca da Liga Femenina competitions as well as the top of the league table.

Kgatlana's spell at Benfica came to an early end owing to complications arising from the COVID-19 crisis, with a salary cap introduced across Portuguese women's football.

[10] Kgatlana made her debut on 4 October 2020 in a 1–0 victory over Real Betis, before opening her goalscoring account the following week in a 2–2 draw against Levante.

[11] On 31 October 2020, Kgatlana scored her second goal for the club on her first start in a 1–0 victory over Espanyol, however she was forced off with the game still in the first half due to a minor injury.

[16][17] Kgatlana represented her country at the 2016 Summer Olympics[18] and the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, where she won the Player of the Tournament and was the highest goal scorer.

[20] Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first On 5 December 2023, Kgatlana proposed to long-time girlfriend Abongile Dlani.