Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City played to a goalless draw on Wednesday night in the Premier Soccer League game.
Having won against Magesi and Stellenbosch in the PSL and Nedbank Cup quarter-final, respectively, Amakhosi were the favourites against the Citizens, who were winless in their last eight games across all competitions.
However, despite getting numerous chances, Mduduzi Shabalala failed to convert from a one-on-one situation with the keeper, as Glody Lilepo hit the crossbar while Pule Mmodi's effort forced Darren Keet to a good save.
On the other end, Bruce Bvuma had to come out and deny Amadou Soukouna and Jaedin Rhodes.
Amakhosi remain eighth on 29 points, six more than 10th placed City. Chiefs risk losing the top-eight position as Manqoba Mngqithi's Golden Arrows, who have played three fewer games than Chiefs come hard.
Arrows defeated Polokwane 1-0 to take their points tally to 24.