Rise and Shine have only picked up one point in their last four matches as both sides remain well off the pace with negative goal differences.
The Hammer Boys dropped more vital points at the Giant Stadium but the Natal Rich Boyz are definitely on the way up, although this was a second consecutive goalless stalemate for them.
A typical Mother City derby with Igugu Lekapa's Dillon Solomons seeing red for a deliberate handball in the area, which resulted in the Urban Warriors hitting home a penalty, while their goalkeeper, Darren Johnson, saved one.
The Cane Cutters not only secured another good home win but also grabbed a sixteenth point to go level with Sekhukhune United, JDR Stars and Jomo Cosmos.
These two very-talented sides couldn't break the deadlock at Parow, where despite the lack of goals there was plenty of action, drama and excitement to keep the referee extremely busy.
AmaTuks came from two goals down to ensure Ezenkosi remain without a win at Olen Park.
Royal's six-game unbeaten run came to a sudden halt as Callies leapfrogged five clubs to secure their twelfth point.
We Hunt To Kill did well to earn another point in their fight to avoid the dreaded drop.