There was another shock result in the GladAfrica Championship with lowly Cape United hammering title-chasing Richards Bay FC 3-1, however, Sekhukhune United bounced back by defeating Cape Town All Stars 2-0, while Free State Stars and Polokwane City recorded narrow wins over University of Pretoria and Steenberg United respectively.
In addition, on-form TS Sporting snatched 2nd spot after downing Bizana Pondo Chiefs 4-0, thanks to Decide Chauke, Quentin Debouto, William Mokhobo and Shane April.
The Spirited Ones, who last netted 3 goals on the opening day, stunned the Natal Rich Boyz at Parow when Sekela Sithole and Eyona Ndondo grabbed the initiative in the first half following good team work.
Although Thabani Dube pulled a goal back in the 57th minute, Roger de Sa's charges were never going to let this game slip away and it came to no surprise to see Edson Khumalo finishing the job.
United therefore secured a 23rd point thus leapfrogging their local rivals, Igugu Lekapa, who were undone by two second-half strikes from Thabang Sibanyoni and Katlego Cwinyane, which put MacDonald Makhubedu's outfit back on top of the log standings.
Ea Lla Koto overpowered AmaTuks 1-0 in Pretoria, where Monnapule Saleng was again on song to grab his 8th goal.
After a mixed bag of results, Rise and Shine rose to the occasion by defeating Steenberg 2-1 with goals from Khuda Myaba, his 5th, and Zambian, Salulani Phiri.
JDR Stars outshone Royal AM 1-0 in KZN with Sello Letooane netting the winner.
Cape Town Spurs beat Uthongathi FC 2-1 at home and are now two points adrift of Steenberg.
Chumani Butsaka's opener and a last-minute strike from Abednigo Mosiatlhaga gave the Urban Warriors their first win in five games as their fight to avoid the drop continues.
The match between Pretoria Callies and Jomo Cosmos ended goalless with the Romans' new head coach, Joel Masutha, trying in vain to stamp his authority over tough opposition.
