Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) gave away important league points to Royal Eagles, following their 0-2 defeat in their NFD League match at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday.
Siyanda Ngubo and Diego Brown scored for the home side late in the game after a goalless first half.
TTM surrendered their position on the log to Real Kings, following the defeat. The Tshakhuma side are now lying in the third position on the log with 36 points, two behind Real Kings.
Real Kings beat Stellenbosch FC 2-1 at the Parow Park Stadium in Cape Town. Stellenbosch were the first to find the net. Igraam Rayners scored for Stellenbosch in the 24th minute, while the visitors from Durban fought back through Siphiwe Mbatha and Thobani Kunene in the last half.
Highlands Park continued to pave their way to the Absa Premiership Division when they mercilessly crushed Witbank Spurs 3-0 at the Puma Rugby Stadium in eMalahleni. The scoreboard was still blank when the teams adjourned for the half-time break. Highlands Park approached the last half strongly and scored three beautiful goals towards the end of the game.
Peter Shalulile scored a brace while Thabo Makhele scored an own goal to bring the final score to 3-0. Highlands Park are leading the pack with 50 points, 12 ahead of Real Kings.
Gregory Roelf scored the only goal when Richards Bay beat University of Pretoria 1-0 at the Umhlatuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay. Mbombela United crushed Jomo Cosmos 2-0 at the Kanyamazane Stadium in Nelspruit. Ubuntu Cape Town moved a step up on the log, following their 1-0 victory over Mthatha Bucks. Uthongathi FC drew 0-0 with Cape Town All Stars.
Black Leopards kept their promotional playoff hopes alive by beating Super Eagles 3-0 at the Thohoyandou Stadium. Mwape Musonda, Joseph Mhlongo and Thembisani Nevhulamba scored for Lidoda Duvha. Black Leopards are now in the fourth spot on the log with 35 points.