Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns both progresseed to the Last-16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating Royal Eagles and SuperSport United , 1-0, respectivley.
But fellow top tier side Golden Arrows were stunned, on penalties, by third-tier side Vaal University after the match ended 2-2.
This was the second season in successon that Abafana Bes'thende were eliminated by a low tier side after they lost to TS Galaxy in the previous campaign.
By winning their respectve ties, Chiefs and Sundowns joined Chippa United, TS Sporting, Maritzburg United, Highlands Park and Blomfontein Celtic.