Sundowns looked as though they would take the three points, but a late penalty for the visitors meant their long winning run in the league came to an end.
Here is a look at the talking points from the game.
Winning run comes to an end
Sundowns failed to keep up their incredible run in the Betway Premiership as their winning sequence ended at 10. This 11th game proved a bridge too far.
It is still a remarkable run though, and in that time they have scored 23 goals and conceded only six as they turn the screw later in the season.
They never really looked like losing this one, but it is a rare draw between these teams. Sundowns had defeated Stellenbosch in their previous five league games in succession.
In fact, Stellenbosch had not managed a goal against The Brazilians in top-flight fixtures since Devin Titus netted in 2023, a run of almost nine hours of playing time.
Titus miss
Titus should have given Stellenbosch the lead on 17 minutes, though, and ended that barren run when Aubrey Modiba's poor back-pass was far too short for Ronwen Williams, and the visiting winger nipped in to collect the ball.
But the Bafana Bafana keeper reacted well and made himself big, pushing Titus' shot wide of goal.
Sundowns lead
Sundowns took the lead on 27 minutes, and Stellenbosch will feel they should have defended it better, but it was also lovely play from the home side.
Modiba's pass inside found Tsiki Ntsabeleng, who played a one-two with Arthur Sales and, as Genino Palace was unable to cut out the ball, scored into the far corner of the net for his second goal in five starts (and seven league appearances overall).
Stellenbosch penalty
The visitors had the chance to level from the spot when Sundowns defender Khulumani Ndamane made a wild challenge on Chumani Butsaka of Stellenbosch, and referee Thando Ndzandzeka correctly pointed to the spot.
Tshegofatso Mabasa, on loan at Stellies from Orlando Pirates, had the chance to level from 12 yards and, while his initial effort was saved by Williams, he followed up to stick home the rebound.
There was a little controversy as the assistant referee initially flagged for Williams to have moved off his line too quickly with the penalty save, but lowered it again when the rebound went in.
Could Sundowns players argue they had stopped playing when seeing the flag and therefore did not chase the ball? They seemed to be trying to say that, but the match officials allowed the goal.
Where does this leave us?
It is not a devastating blow for Sundowns in their title charge, but more of a stumble as they failed to move back to the top of the table.
Pirates are on top with 58 points from their 25 games, while Sundowns are in second place with 57 points from 24 matches. That game in hand will be crucial.
Pirates have a +39 goal difference to Sundowns’ +30, which at this stage of the season is like another point.
Stellenbosch remain in ninth place on 32 points, two points off a top-half finish and the MTN8 next season.