Johannesburg - A 1-0 victory over Jomo Cosmos was enough to secure Black Leopards a return to the ABSA Premiership on Wednesday.
Karabo Tshepe provided the crucial goal for Leopards that saw them return to the top flight for the first time since the 2012/13 season.
They top the promotion play-off log and cannot be caught despite Cosmos and Platinum Stars having a game left to play this weekend.
Platinum Stars will drop down to the National First Division to join Cosmos.