The Diski Challenge saw mixed fortunes for the league's giants this weekend, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates dropping points while Mamelodi Sundowns secured a victory.
Amakhosi played to a 1-1 Stellenbosch FC at the Idas Valley Stadium on Saturday.
Naledi Hlongwane put the log leaders ahead in the first half, but Quwan Plaatjies equalized for Stellies, denying Chiefs a crucial victory.
Despite dropping points, the Phefeni Glamour Boys remain at the top of the DDC standings with 55 points from 23 matches. Stellies are second with 54 points from 24 games.
Pirates and CT City played to an exciting 2-2 draw at the same venue on Saturday. Mehlulelo Maphumulo and Moses Mphekgoane scored for the Buccaneers, while Shakeel April and Anovuyo Zinganto were on target for the Citizens.
This result places Pirates fifth in the league standings with 44 points from 25 matches, and Cape Town City in seventh with 38 points from 24 games.
SUNDOWNS EXTENDED WINNING RUN ON SUNDAY
On Sunday, Mamelodi Sundowns picked up a narrow 1-0 victory against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
This hard-fought win lifts Masandawana to third place in the league table with 45 points from 23 matches.
