AmaZulu defeated arch-rivals Maritzburg United 1-0 in the DStv Premiership clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nicholus Lukhubeni scored an own goal in the 21st minute to put Usuthu in front.
The Team of Choice fought hard to try to level matters, but it was never meant to be.
The showdown went into the interval with the home side leading by 1-0.
Despite both sides enjoying periodic possession, there were no clear chances in the opening stages of the second stanza.
However, the game opened up as the half progressed, but the scoreline remained the same.
In the end, it was Brandon Truter’s side who claimed all valuable three points at home.
Meanwhile, in another league fixture, Sekhukhune United suffered a 1-0 loss to TS Galaxy on their own turf, thanks to Orebotse Mongae’s goal in the 8th minute.
