Orlando Pirates picked up from where they left off following Saturday's derby win over Kaizer Chiefs when they defeated Ajax Cape Town 2-1 in Cape Town last night. Ultimately, Pirates had to hang on as they tired after their weekend exertions, allowing Ajax back into the game. But they deserved the three-point haul, which moves them to ninth place in the Absa Premiership.Kermit Erasmus rose at the far post in the 18th minute to head in the opener.Shortly thereafter a superb pass from Thandani Ntshumayelo put Lehlohonolo Majoro one on one with Ajax keeper Jodi February and the striker did not disappoint as he scored his first goal of the season.But the 2-0 lead lasted four minutes as Riyaad Norodien pulled one back.Then Toriq Losper curled a ball onto the woodwork in the final 10 minutes.There will not be much chance for Bucs to rest before they meet Kaizer Chiefs again at FNB Stadium on Saturday.Someone should have warned Platinum Stars coach Cavin Johnson not to accept the coach of the month award, reports Tshepang Mailwane.Two days after winning the award, Dikwena suffered their first defeat of the season at Royal Bafokeng Stadium - hammered 4-0 by ruthless Bidvest Wits.Stars were stunned by a first half brace from 18-year-old striker Phakamani Mahlambi.The Clever Boys took a comfortable two-goal lead into the break. It got worse for Dikwena when Sibusiso Vilakazi added his name on to the score sheet.The nightmare continued for Stars when Papy Faty scored the fourth in the 79th minute.Mamelodi Sundowns shot to the top of the table when they beat Chippa United at Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last night. Anthony Laffor scored in the 68th minute.Bloemfontein Celtic and Supersport United played to a 1-1 draw at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. United took the lead in the 14th minute. Godfrey Massa scored the equaliser...