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Despite public criticism and her team not securing a well-needed victory, Orlando Pirates fan Helen Zille thoroughly enjoyed her Soweto Derby experience.
The DA’s Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, sporting her new soccer jersey – mingled with fans ahead of the match.
The Buccaneers drew 1-1 against Kaizer Chiefs at the FB Stadium.
HELEN ZILLE BASKS IN SOWETO DERBY GLORY
On her social media pages, Helen Zille posted a video of herself in action at the Soweto Derby.
Sporting her new Orlando Pirates jersey, the 75-year-old posed with Buccaneer fans as they beamed for pictures. The DA stalwart watched the game at a tavern, where she again sipped on non-alcoholic beer.
Helen cheekily tagged ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, who accused her of faking her support for the club, which he also supports.
On her Instagram Stories, Helen posted a clip of her facial expression after Kaizer Chiefs scored the match’s first goal. After her team equalised, she shared in another Story: “A win is a win at least”.
POLITICIANS WHO SUPPORT ORLANDO PIRATES
Helen Zille’s support of Orlando Pirates has become a bone of contention among South Africans, particularly fellow politicians, who support the same club.
Other Buccaneers fans include
- EFF’s Julius Malema
- ANC’s Fikile Mbalula
- BOSA’s Mmusi Maimane
- PA’s Kenny Kunene
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