Pirates claim fourth consecutive win

Orlando Pirates closed the gap to the top of the DStv Diski Challenge, while Swallows remain rooted to the foot of the table.

Sekhukhune United 0-2 Orlando Pirates

The Soweto giants clinched their fourth straight Diski Challenge victory with a comfortable 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United.

Mohau Nkota broke the deadlock for the visitors before Relebohile Ratomo secured the three points with a late second as they moved to within two points of league leaders Cape Town City.

Cape Town City 2-0 AmaZulu

The Mother City outfit returned to winning ways, and the top of the table, thanks to a win at home over an in-form AmaZulu.

City had gone three games without a win before claiming victory over Usuthu, who are now in third position. City have a game in hand over their challengers.

Mamelodi Sundowns 5-1 Maritzburg United

A second-half surge from the Brazilians saw them thrash Maritzburg United at the weekend to move into the top half of the standings.

The game was level at 1-1 at the halftime break, but four goals in the second half saw the Chloorkop team storm to a dominant win and seventh position.

Chippa United 3-0 Swallows

At the wrong side of the table, Swallows were handed their fourth consecutive defeat as fellow strugglers Chippa cruised to a 3-0 win.

The win lifted Chippa up to 14th position, while the Birds are now a point behind them in 16th place with only two wins from 10 games this campaign.

OTHER RESULTS:

Stellenbosch 1-1 Marumo Gallants

SuperSport United 1-3 Golden Arrows

Richards Bay 1-2 Kaizer Chiefs