Royal AM Run Out 2:0 Winners, AmaZulu, Cape Town City and Stellenbosch Also Pick Up DStv Premiership Victories

• Royal AM are now 4 points ahead of Kaizer Chiefs in the race for second place in the DStv Premiership
• AmaZulu picked up their first win with Brandon Truter in charge as they beat Baroka FC by a single goal
• Cape Town City and Stellenbosch secured wins as they continued their charge for a top-four finish in the league

Royal AM secured another impressive victory as they consolidated their hold on second place in the DStv Premiership.

MaMkhize’s team gave their owner the best present, as they secured three valuable points against Marumo Gallants.

Victor Letsoalo and Lesego Manganyi got onto the scoreboard for the Thwihli Thwahla to give them a four-point lead over Kaizer Chiefs in third place, The South African reported. Marumo Gallants remain in 11th place on the table.

In other results, AmaZulu secured their first victory with Brandon Truter at the helm. The Usuthu beat Baroka FC 1-0 thanks to a goal from Luvuyo Memela. Memela has now scored seven goals this campaign, Soccer Laduma reported. Baroka remains at the bottom of the table with time running out.

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Cape Town City secured a victory over Maritzburg United, with Khanyisa Mayo scoring a penalty on the stroke of halftime.

The win sees Cape Town City draw level with Kaizer Chiefs on 39 points. Chiefs have a game in hand over Eric Tinkler’s side. Stellenbosch also kept up the pressure on the pack ahead of them as they beat Golden Arrows 2-0.

Jayden Adams and Ashley du Preez got onto the scoresheet for the side who are now two points behind Orlando Pirates and three points behind Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs.

Scintillating Peter Shalulile leads Mamelodi Sundowns to victory over Swallows, need 10 points to secure the title

Mamelodi Sundowns are one step closer to securing the DStv Premiership title. Peter Shalulile was in scintillating form, scoring a hattrick to inspire the team to a 4-2 victory, Sports Brief earlier reported.

Shalulile has now scored 18 goals in the DStv Premiership this season and recorded the first hattrick of the season.

Sundowns got off to the perfect start with Shalulile scoring twice in 16 minutes. The Namibian was lethal in front of goal and punished any Swallows’ mistake. Swallows hit back immediately and Dillon Solomons scored a minute after Shalulile’s second.