Run-away league leaders Kaizer Chiefs made it four wins out of four to maintain their perfect start in the DStv Diski Challenge this season with a thumping 4-0 win over Marumo Gallants.
Defending champions Orlando Pirates continue to struggle and were held to their third consecutive draw after a 1-1 stalemate against Kruger United.
Keitumetse Lesia was first to find the back of the net for Chiefs in the 13th minute followed by Tashiel Rugunanan’s sublime free-kick in the 31st minute.
In the 50th minute, it was Steven Mendes who made it 3-0 before Lesia completed the rout with his brace of the afternoon.
Vela Khumalo’s men stayed in first place with 12 points, two points ahead of second-placed Sekhukhune United.
In Sunday’s action, the Buccaneers had taken the lead but were pegged back by the newbies who held on for a point.
Mamelodi Sundowns narrowly saw off TS Galaxy 2-1. Simphiwe Mlondo gave Masandawana a 30-minute lead before Siyanda Xulu levelled matters nine minutes later.
Mlondo then won points for the Brazilians in the 68th minute with his brace of the day.
All results:
Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 Marumo Gallants
Sekhukhune United 4-1 Chippa United
Polokwane City 2-1 AmaZulu
Richards Bay 0-1 Golden Arrows
Kruger United 1-1 Orlando Pirates
Stellenbosch FC 0-0 Siwelele
TS Galaxy 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns