Orlando Pirates 1-0 TS Galaxy
In-form Orlando Pirates stretched their winning streak to six matches after a late 1-0 win over TS Galaxy on Sunday morning at Rand Stadium.
After a quiet first stanza, the return from the interval had much more fireworks, as the introduction of Siphamandla Mdunge off the bench by Pirates changed the complexion of the game.
Mdunge eventually won a penalty for the Buccaneers with 18 minutes remaining after he was brought down in the box.
Cassius Spandiel stepped up and made no mistake for Pirates from the spot-kick, as they maintained their one-point lead at the top of the table, although second-placed Cape Town City have a game in hand.
Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 AmaZulu
Kaizer Chiefs remain winless in the new year after they salvaged a 1-1 draw against AmaZulu on Saturday morning at FNB Stadium.
Sphamandla Zikhali gave Usuthu an early lead but Mfundo Vilakazi found the equaliser for Vela Khumalo's charges just after the hour-mark.
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 Marumo Gallants
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways after thrashing Marumo Gallants 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
The Brazilians picked up their first victory of the new year after they re-opened their season with a narrow 1-0 loss against Swallows.
Masandawana went up to sixth on the table while Gallants dropped down to tenth position.
Cape Town City 1-0 Richards Bay
Cape Town City returned to winning ways after edging Richards Bay 1-0 on Sunday morning at Malta Park Sports Complex.
City left it late to seal victory, as they remained one point behind leaders Orlando Pirates with a game in hand.
SuperSport United 1-1 Royal AM
SuperSport United were denied a second win on the bounce after a 1-1 draw against Royal AM on Sunday morning at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
Thwihli Thwahla broke the deadlock midway through the first stanza but Jabu Matsio found the equaliser for SuperSport on the stroke of half-time.
Stellenbosch 1-1 Maritzburg United
Stellenbosch remain in third place despite a 1-1 draw against Maritzburg United on Sunday afternoon at Idas Valley Stadium.
Asanda Buthelezi found the breakthrough for Maritzburg shortly before the half-hour mark and Stellenbosch scored in stoppage time to salvage the share of the spoils.
Golden Arrows 3-1 Swallows
Golden Arrows picked up their first win of the new year after drubbing Swallows 3-1 courtesy of a hat-trick by Samukelo Mzolo on Saturday morning at Harry Gwala Stadium.
Mzolo opened the scoring for Arrows on 16 minutes and Ngonyama levelled matters for the Birds eight minutes before time.
However, Mzolo restored the lead for Abafana Bes'thende on the stroke of half-time, sealed the deal and completed his hat-trick with 16 minutes remaining.
Chippa United 0-2 Sekhukhune United
Sekhukhune United won their first game since the restart after beating Chippa United 2-0 on Saturday morning at Wolfson Stadium.
Sozabile Dlamini broke the deadlock for Sekhukhune on the half-hour mark and Simphiwe Mabena buried the game with the second goal five minutes before time.
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