Golden Arrows registered their first win under Manqoba Mngqithi after overcoming Polokwane City 1-0 in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday evening.
Thokozani Lukhele and Knox Mutizwa were restored from the draw with Mamelodi Sundowns, which was the coach's first game in charge.
Abafana Besthende applied a smart approach and pressed through the middle though Rise and Shine were able to work themselves out of it.
Long-serving Nduduzo Sibiya was unfortunate not to make the opening through a speculative shot from way out, but Manuel Sapunga made a stop.
The host began to gain ground a little later and almost had the opener with a low attempt from way out by former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander.
Coach Manqoba Mngqithi changed personnel before the resumption in the second period and introduced Tebogo Tlolane in place of Bongani Cele.
It ignited matters as the opener followed two minutes apart when Mutizwa took aim right of the six-yard box and powered in the top corner.
The men of Phuti Mohafe attempted to level instantly with a header by Bulelani Nikani following a smart delivery, but to no avail.
Lively Simon Ramabu looked to go one better through a telling effort from range having combined with Manuel Kambala, but goalkeeper Ismail Watenga parried.
Mohafe's men remained on the up inside the latter phases as Appollis, Ramabu and veteran striker Puleng Tlolane fashioned openings one after the other.
Abafana Besthende sustained the control amidst the City pressure and came away with the maximum points.
Confirmed line-ups:
Polokwane City: Sapunga, Makhubela, Ndlovu, Nikani, Nkaki, Kambala, Ramabu, Alexander, Dlamini, Letshedi, Appollis
Subs: Mathebula, Baloyi, Manthosi, Marema, Batlhabane, Goovadia, Raphadu, Ngwenya, RamushuGolden Arrowss: Watenga ,Shitolo, Mantshiyane, Lukhele, Phillips , Mutizwa, Dlamini, S.Cele, Ndwandwe, Sibiya, B.Cele
Subs: Maova, Zuke, Sibeko, Masuku, Tlolane , Van Rooi, Zwane, Moon, Gumbi