Thebe Mabanga and Levy Masiteng
The 185th Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, which takes place on the eve of Freedom Day and, unusually for recent times, on a Sunday, has more at stake for the Buccaneers, who are looking for their first league title since 2012.
The showpiece was moved to a Sunday to accommodate a music event at nearby Nasrec on Saturday, and it works well on the eve of Freedom Day on Monday.
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Pirates lead the Betway Premiership with 58 points from 25 games, followed by Mamelodi Sundowns with 57 points and a game in hand. Sundowns dropped crucial points this week when they drew 1-1 with Stellenbosch, just like how Pirates stumbled to a 2-2 draw with Richards Bay earlier this month.
This suggests there will be many twists
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