Orlando Pirates faced a setback in their pursuit of the Betway Premiership title after being held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay FC. Thulani Gumede and Lindokuhle Zikhali scored for Richards Bay, with Orlando Pirates responding through Oswin Appollis and Lebone Seema.
The match saw Richards Bay take the lead in the 11th minute with a goal from Thulani Gumede. Despite Orlando Pirates' efforts to equalize, they found themselves trailing again after Lindokuhle Zikhali's goal in the 59th minute. A late equalizer from Lebone Seema salvaged a point for Orlando Pirates, albeit leaving them frustrated with the result.
