Mamelodi Sundowns registered a 3-0 victory over Sekhukhune United to move top of the Betway Premiership standings on Saturday night.
Teboho Mokoena and Peter Shalulile started on the bench as Arthur Sales partnered Iqraam Rayners in the attack.
A busy opening saw the defending champions gunning for the early lead with a thumping strike by Bathusi Aubaas, but Badra Ali Sangare worked a save.
Masandawana dominance were rewarded midway through the first half as Tresor Tshibwabwa deflected a cross by Aubrey Modiba into his own net after looking to clear.
Lucas Ribeiro missed a golden chance moments later when he guided a layoff from Sphelele Mkhulise high and wide of the mark.
Former Sundowns striker Keletso Makgalwa looked to get one over his former employers with a probing effort from range, but Ronwen Williams got down and made the save.
Masandawana's dominance continued two minutes in the second half when Sales made it two from the penalty spot as Rayners went down in the box.
Sales went searching for a brace soon thereafter through a smart effort from quick passing play, but the visitors tracked back to clear their lines.
At the other end, Williams was called to work again when he got behind his area to deny Vuyo Letlapa profiting from the left of the six-yard area.
The hosts made three changes towards the closing quarter as Bafana Bafana trio Mokoena, Thapelo Morena and Mothobi Mvala were introduced.
Sundowns remained dominant and extended the lead through a clinical finish by Rayners to take his tally to four league goals.
Confirmed line-ups:
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Kekana, Aubaas, Khoza, Mudau, Modiba, Mkhulise, Allende, Ribeiro, Sales, Rayners
Subs: Onyango, Mvala, Morena, Mokoena, Saavedra, Maema, Kodisang, Maseko, Shalulile
Sekhukhune United: Sangare, Cardoso, Tshibwabwa, Letlapa, Mkhabela, Mkhize, Mokhouane, Kapinga, Makgalwa, Boyeli, Vandala.
Subs: Leaner, Mahlangu, Ngcobo, Monare, Langa, Mncube, Ashby, Mokoena, Sihlali