Motsepe Foundation Championship leaders Durban City beat Venda FC to open up a five-point lead while Cape Town Spurs and Leruma United suffered the biggest defeats this weekend as their relegation woes continued.
In-form Namibian international Joslin Kamatuka was the hero for Durban City as his solitary goal saw them beat relegation-threatened Venda FC 1-0 on Friday night.
In Limpopo, Black Leopards hammered Cape Town Spurs 3-0 with Bethuel Muzeu, Thendo Mukumela and Farai Madhanaga all recording their names on the scoresheet.
Brandon Truter’s Upington City ended their 11-match winless run by narrowly beating Pretoria Callies 2-1. Trevor Mokwena scored a brace for Bafana Ba Gucci as they moved into 11th place.
JDR Stars suffered a dent in their title chase as they played to a goalless draw against Highbury FC.
Kruger United and Casric Stars shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw as former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Kermit Erasmus provided an assist for Decide Chauke to score the opening goal while ex-Kaizer Chiefs star George Maluleka scored the equalizer for United in the 74th minute.
Orbit College moved to second place after beating stubborn Milford FC 2-1 away from home. Siyabulela Mabele and Lethabo Modimoeng scored the two goals for Orbit with the consolation for Milford coming from Siphosethu Ndlabu.
In the Northen Cape, Muzomuhle Khanyi took his tally for the season to 16 goals in 17 matches after netting both goals in Hungry Lions’ 2-0 win over bottom dwellers Leruma United.
In Sunday’s only game, Collins Makgaka grabbed a late equaliser for Baroka at home to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw with AmaTuks, as both teams missed a chance to move into the top six. Kgomotso Mosadi had scored for the University of Pretoria.
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