The last time Orlando Pirates won the league, BBM ruled and Mandela was still alive

The last time Orlando Pirates won the league, BBM ruled and Mandela was still alive

The last time Orlando Pirates lifted the Betway Premiership trophy, iconic figures like Nelson Mandela were still alive. It’s been 13 long years since the Buccaneers last tasted league success. They came close in 2019 but narrowly lost out to Mamelodi Sundowns on the final day of the season. Since winning their second successive treble in 2012, the Soweto giants endured a difficult spell before Spanish coach José Riveiro took charge in 2022. Und…