By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Sekhukhune United advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-final after a 1-0 win over the University of Pretoria at Tuks Stadium in Tshwane.
A stunning long-range strike from Vuyo Letlapa in the second half was enough to send Babina Noko through to the last eight.
Jacksa Spears also booked a place in the next phase of the domestic competition by beating CR Vasco Da Gama 1-0 at Mxolisi Stadium.
At Umhlathuze Stadium, Milford FC registered a convincing 3-0 win over Mkhambathi FC.
PSL sides Durban City, AmaZulu, Golden Arrows and TS Galaxy, as well as second-tier side Casric Stars, booked their places in the last eight on Saturday.
The competition has also produced shocking results at the same time. Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates were eliminated.
Pirates, whose quadruple dream ended on Saturday, were frustrated by Casric Stars, who pushed the game to post-match penalties and won by a margin of 5-4.
Sundowns, on the other hand, were defeated 2-0 by TS Galaxy. The win came just days after the Tshwane giants had registered crucial wins against MC Alger and Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League and PSL.
