Man of the Match Athini Maqokolo scored in either half to inspire Kaizer Chiefs legend Arthur Zwane's AmaZulu FC to a 2-0 victory over Siwelele FC, who are led by ex-Orlando Pirates captain Lehlohonolo Seema, at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Right in the first half's stoppage time, Maqokolo finished a feed from Hendrick Ekstein to help Usuthu go into the halftime break leading.
Their visitors from Bloemfontein struggled to hit back, and Maqokolo extended the hosts' lead and sealed his brace in the 73rd minute with Terboho Mashigo being the provider.
The result helped Arthur Zwane's side climb one place up the table to position five as they boosted their chances of ending the season in the top four.
It was Siwelele's seventh defeat of the league campaign, and they are 12th on the standings.
AmaZulu now have a point fewer than third-placed Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, who are third, with the Soweto giants tied on 22 points each.