League leaders Stellenbosch bounced back to winning ways, while the rest of the Cape sides struggled in the NFD this past weekend.
Stellenbosch produced a five-star performance to beat Pretoria University 5-0 at their Idas Valley Sports Ground fortress.
They will take a five-point lead when they travel to Makhulong Stadium to visit Jomo Cosmos on Sunday afternoon.
Ubuntu Cape Town could not make the most of their home advantage as they drew 1-1 against TS Sporting at Athlone Stadium.
The point keeps them above the drop zone, with Thohoyandou Stadium their next stop where they will face Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on Saturday.
Cape Umoya United also registered a 1-1 away against Royal Eagles at the Chatsworth Stadium and can start breathing comfortably as the relegation threat is eight points away.
They will host TS Sporting at Athlone Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Ajax Cape Town lost further ground in their bid for title after drawing 0-0 away against Real Kings at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium.
The Urban Warriors host bottom-placed Witbank Spurs at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.