DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has sent a message to Orlando Pirates, likening their pursuit of the PSL title to her bid to lead the city.
The 75-year-old has been vocal about her support for Orlando Pirates, who drew 0-0 with Durban City over the weekend.
They will face Orbit College in their final league match next weekend.
Victory in that clash will give Orlando Pirates their first league title since the 2011/12 season.
However, a draw or a defeat will see Mamelodi Sundowns claim a ninth-consecutive title.
HELEN ZILLE LIKENS HERSELF TO ORLANDO PIRATES
Ahead of their match against Durban City, Helen Zille sent a special message to Orlando Pirates.
She shared in a video clip: “I can almost taste the victory…You are as close to winning as we are close to winning Joburg. Go out there and do it, ,guys, and we will also do it for you”
On her social media platforms, Zille has continued to show love to the Buccaneers – from watching a Soweto derby at her local tavern, to snapping selfies with players.
Zille has also bragged about being given a vintage kit that features signatures of Buccaneers players who had won the African Cup of Champions Clubs (now the CAF Champions League) in 1995.
UP THE BUCS
Like Helen Zille, fellow political party members have publicly shown their support for Orlando Pirates.
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula showed love to the Bucs, despite their disappointing draw.
He tweeted: “Still something to play for the championship, let’s fight to the end. This is football, Pirates loyalists don’t give up!”
EFF leader Julius Malema was slightly disappointed.
He posted on his X account: “Mxm, not even one nyana”.
