AmaZulu 0-3 Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Diski Challenge following a dominant 3-0 victory over AmaZulu on Sunday afternoon.
Lonwabo Magugwana got the Buccaneers up and running in the second half with a well-taken free-kick before Mehluleli Maphumulo added a second from a finish in the box.
Usuthu were cut open once again and conceded a third in added time as Mohau Nkota set-up Magadla to riffle in the net and cap off a fine day's work.
Golden Arrows 2-3 Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs bounced back from a recent barren run and got a 3-2 victory over Golden Arrows to keep pace at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge on Saturday.
Chiefs needed to come from behind though as Abafana Besthende had the lead at the break through Simphiwe Sithole before Ozoemena restored parity after the interval.
The Amakhosi remained on the front-foot and went ahead for the first time courtesy of a smartly taken finish by Siphesihle Tati, but Arrows levelled through Skhanyiso Ncwane.
Chiefs proved too strong for the home team and snatched the win with five minutes remaining as Ayanda Ndamane found the net to secure the maximum points.
Richards Bay FC 0-2 SuperSport United
SuperSport United redeemed themselves from last weekend's 5-2 mauling at the hands of Cape Town City to record a 2-0 victory over Richards Bay FC.
With no goals in the first half, the reigning champions got out of jail to bag the full complement of points as Shandre Campbell and Thabang Makhubo struck minutes from each other.
TS Galaxy 2-1 Cape Town City
Cape Town City were brought down to earth in the wake of last weekend's fantastic display against SuperSport United and slumped to a 2-1 loss to TS Galaxy.
The Citizens made huge in-roads to the top-half after brushing off SuperSport last time out, but were unable to consolidate their cushion on the table against a buoyant Rockets.
It was level pegging during the course of halftime before the men of Ashley Makhanya made matters count in their favour following the resumption and claimed victory.
Royal AM 0-2 Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns opened up a three-point gap at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge table following a 2-0 victory over Royal AM on Sunday.
After Kaizer Chiefs scraped past Golden Arrows on Saturday, the Brazilians dropped down to second-place and tied on points with the Soweto giants.
However, they have now managed to regain the summit after getting over the line against Thwihli Thwahla with the Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates hot on their heels.
Sekhukhune United 4-2 Chippa United
Sekhukhune United continued to remain unbeaten in the league this season following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Gqeberha-based Chippa United.
Babina Noko raced into a two-goal lead in the first half from efforts by Luckyboy Mokoena and Oageng Phiri before the visitors issued a reply though entered the break trailing.
Chippa attempted a comeback after halftime, but the host weren't having any of it and ended up with the points as Sihlali and Marks confirmed the comprehensive victory.
Stellenbosch FC 1-1 Moroka Swallows
Stellenbosch FC continued their inconsistent run of results this season after being held to a 1-1 draw against Moroka Swallows.
The Maroons were behind at the break as the Dube Birds had gone on to make the breakthrough, but the host recovered and snatched a point through Antonio Van Wyk.
Polokwane City 1-2 Cape Town Spurs
Polokwane City remained without a win on their return to the league and came unstuck against fellow newbies Cape Town Spurs 2-1 in the Limpopo province.
With eight matches played, City have lost six of those and have just one point to their name from a signel draw as Spurs got their fourth win of the season to cement their top-half position.
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