Kaizer Chiefs returned to the top of the Dstv Diski Challenge standings with a commanding 3-0 win over resurgent Marumo Gallants at Seshego Stadium on Saturday, with Naledi Hlongwane netting his eighth goal of the season.

Amakhosi picked up 45 points in 19 league outings, while second-placed Stellenbosch FC, who were not in action as they were scheduled to play against troubled Royal AM, amassed 44 points having played one game more.

SuperSport United returned to winning ways and moved up to third place with a comeback 3-1 victory against Polokwane City thanks to Siviwe Magidigidi’s hat-trick. Matsatsantsa are four points shy of the summit of the table.

Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns’ woes continued as they were stunned 1-0 by festival hosts Magesi FC led by Tlou Segolela. The Tshwane outfit dropped down to fifth place with 39 points and is currently on a three-game winless run.

Orlando Pirates capitalized on Masandawana’s shortcomings and swiftly moved up to fourth place with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Golden Arrows on Sunday, with Bucs skipper Cemran Dansin scoring the solitary goal to make it five wins in a row.

In the KZN derby, AmaZulu compounded misery on their rivals as they put four goals past Richards Bay, who sank to eighth place with one win in their last five outings. For Usuthu, the result saw them remain in 10th with 23 points.

Sekhukhune United played out to a thrilling 3-3 draw against TS Galaxy at Isak Steyl Stadium. Both teams have only lost once in their last five matches, however, the former failed to register a win in their last three attempts while the latter claimed a win before tackling the Limpopo side.

In Gqeberha, Chippa United stretched their winless form to 19 games after holding Cape Town City to a 2-2 stalemate, with their last victory dating back to August 2024. The Chilli Boys have collected eight points in 20 matches.

FULL DDC RESULTS

Kazier Chiefs 3-0 Marumo Gallants

Polokwane City 1-3 SuperSport United

Chippa United 2-2 Cape Town City

Orlando Pirates 1-0 Golden Arrows

AmaZulu 4-0 Richards Bay

Magesi FC 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns

Sekhukhune United 3-3 TS Galaxy