The defending champions defeated Sekhukhune United 2-0 at the Orlando Amstel Arena to extend their unbeaten league start.
Boitumelo Radiopane struck the woodwork before opening the scoring in the 36th minute, converting Kamogelo Sebelebele’s pass from a tight angle.
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Radiopane then created the second goal after the break, leading a counter-attack before finding Oswin Appollis for a composed finish in the 62nd minute.
The victory moved Pirates to 10 points from four matches, three ahead of Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu.
TS Galaxy claimed their first league win of the campaign with a 3-2 victory over Marumo Gallants at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
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Msindisi Ndlovu gave Gallants a fourth-minute lead before Victor Letsoalo equalised in the 21st minute.
Sedwyn George put Galaxy ahead shortly after half-time before Letsoalo converted a penalty to complete his brace. Substitute Onke Moletshe pulled one back for Gallants in the 74th minute, but the Rockets held on.
Durban City also collected their first victory after beating Kruger United 2-0 at Mbombela Stadium.
Jean Lwamba opened the scoring after only seven minutes, while Gaston Sirino doubled the advantage in the 50th minute with his first goal for the Citizens.
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Kruger created several opportunities and struck the woodwork, but Durban goalkeeper Fredrick Asare produced a strong performance to preserve his clean sheet.
Siwelele and Chippa United remain without a league victory after drawing 1-1 in Bloemfontein.
Azola Matrose put Chippa ahead in the 52nd minute, but Yandisa Mfolozi equalised for the hosts with 15 minutes remaining.
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