There were 18 points to play for by Witbank Spurs before their game against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzihandila FC (TTM) and now they have 15 points to play for in their last remaining five games.
A moment of silence was held before the start of the match for former Kaizer Chiefs and Maritzburg United goalkeeper Arthur Bartman.
The match was played at the Puma Stadium on Saturday, March 30.
Spurs must now play for their lives as the five games will determine their future.
Spurs should have won their game against TTM, Spurs Lethu Zwane had the first attempt at goals with a header but his shot went wide.
Spurs had another chance which also went wide.
TTM front liners combined well and that led to one of the strikers shooting from outside the penalty for the first goal.
Spurs tried with a quick response but their show was saved for a corner after a good build up. Spurs tried very hard to press hard but all their efforts were in vein.
Just before half time a Spurs player collided with TTM goalkeeper in mid air.
In the second Spurs to level matters but they were prevented by a solid TTM backline.
Zwane was in the picture again in second half but again his effort was saved.
Both teams made some substitutes and TTM added another goal through a penalty to make the score 2-0.
With only seven minutes to goal Spurs had a chance but it went over the bar.
Misery and sadness was written all over the Spurs and supporters faces but the players need to pull up their socks and fight for their lives and survival.
Winning at least three of the remaining five can make a huge difference.
