Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates extended their dominance in the Betway Premiership with crucial midweek victories, while Polokwane City missed a chance to close the gap.
Sundowns secured a commanding 3-0 win over a 10-man SuperSport United in the Tshwane derby at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
Jayden Adams struck early in the 11th minute to open his account for the club, while Tashreeq Matthews sealed the victory with a clinical brace.
The win keeps Sundowns six points clear at the summit.
Orlando Pirates also picked up a crucial three points with a 2-1 triumph over Sekhukhune United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Deon Hotto gave the Buccaneers an early lead with a stunning free-kick in the fifth minute, and Makhehlene Makhaula doubled their advantage early in the second half.
Despite Linda Mntambo pulling one back late on, Pirates held firm to remain within touching distance of the league leaders.
Polokwane City and TS Galaxy share the spoils
Polokwane City and TS Galaxy extended their unbeaten streaks in a hard-fought goalless draw at Mbombela Stadium.
Rise and Shine have now gone eight matches without defeat, maintaining third place, five points clear of Babina Noko in fourth.
TS Galaxy, under the guidance of Adnan Beganovic, stretched their unbeaten run to nine games.
Cape Town City fight back for a point
Cape Town City showed resilience to come from behind and earn a 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows at Athlone Stadium.
Bongani Cele fired Arrows ahead in the 15th minute, but Tshegofatso Nyama equalized just after the break to ensure City remained in sixth place, edging out Stellenbosch and Arrows.
Chippa United capitalize on Magesi’s FC’s struggles
Chippa United capitalized on Magesi FC’s woes with a commanding 4-1 victory at Seshego Stadium.
The match, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was halted due to a floodlight failure but resumed the following day.
Mcedi Vandala put Magesi ahead inside two minutes, but Sinoxolo Kwayiba equalized before play was stopped.
When the match restarted, Craig Martin struck in the 25th minute, followed by goals from Seun Ndlovu and Kwayiba to complete an emphatic turnaround.
Kaizer Chiefs held by AmaZulu
Kaizer Chiefs saw an early lead slip away in a 2-2 draw with AmaZulu at FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
New signing Tashreeq Morris opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Tshepang Moremi responded quickly for Usuthu.
Elmo Kambindu then put AmaZulu in front on the hour mark, only for Richard Ofori’s own goal to gift Amakhosi a point.
Richards Bay secure vital win
Richards Bay boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Marumo Gallants at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium.
After a goalless first half, Sekeka Sithole gave Gallants the lead in the 51st minute.
However, Justice Figuareido and Ntlonelo Bomelo struck late to turn the game around, moving Richards Bay five points clear of the relegation zone.
Betway Premiership matchday 16 results:
Tuesday, February 4:
Kaizer Chiefs 2-2 AmaZulu
Richards Bay 2-1 Marumo Gallants
Wednesday, February 5:
Magesi 1-4 Chippa United
Cape Town City 1-1 Golden Arrows
Sekhukhune United 1-2 Orlando Pirates
SuperSport United 0-3 Mamelodi Sundowns
TS Galaxy 0-0 Polokwane City
