AmaZulu proved too strong for the lower-division side Mighty Eagles as they hammered them 5-1 at the King Zwelithini Stadium.
Former Orlando Pirates defender Sandile Mthethwa was the hero of the evening as he netted a hat-trick for Arthur Zwane and Vusimuzi Vilakazi's team.
Mondli Mbanjwa and Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Etiosa Ighodaro also added their names to the scoresheet to ensure that Usuthu secured the victory.
Awonke Mahlabela scored the consolation goal for the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League team.