The Sharks snuffed out any hope of a comeback by the Cheetahs as the visitors held out for a 24-17 victory in their Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The Sharks boosted their bid for a top-eight spot and a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a thrilling 43-33 victory over Benetton in Durban.
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has set his sights on the United Rugby Championship title to mark his first season in charge of the Durban dynasty following last weekend's Champions Cup exit away to Toulouse.
The Sharks team for Friday night's United Rugby Championship match against Benetton at Kings Park remains almost unchanged from last week's side that did battle in the Champions Cup.
Toulouse booked their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final spot with a 54-20 victory over the Sharks at Stade Ernest-Wallon.
The Bulls finally ended their winless run with a demolition job over Griquas, while the Sharks edged the Pumas in Friday night's Currie Cup action.