On April 28, 2024, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa hosted the DStv Premiership match between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates at Harry Gwala Stadium. During the match, Thabiso Lebitso of Orlando Pirates sustained an injury and was replaced by Thabiso Monyane.
Pirates seized the opportunity and scored the opening goal with a penalty converted by Patrick Maswanganyi, despite the foul appearing to be outside the box. Royal AM fought back with a close attempt by Saleng, and Thwihli Thwahla nearly equalized with a set-piece effort just before halftime.
The match featured players from both teams, including Mpoto, Matlaba, Jiyane, Mabuza, Shezi, Msomi, Magaqa, Mahlasela, Maxwele, Ndlovu, Nyame, Manganyi, Kobedi, Dlamini, Masuku, Cele, Thikazi, Macuphu, Buthelezi, Maela, Sesane, Xoki, Makhaula, Mbatha, Mofokeng, Maswanganyi, Saleng, Mpontshane, Mthethwa, Balonii, Kimvuidi, Kapinga, Dlamini, Makgopa, and Ndlondlo.