Despite the young Buccaneers entering the match as favourites, riding high as log leaders, Chiefs delivered a commanding performance. Kamogelo Malepo opened the scoring for Amakhosi in the 51st minute, and Naledi Hlongwane doubled the advantage in the 73rd minute to seal a decisive win.
The result marks Chiefs' third consecutive victory over Pirates in the Soweto Derby, further cementing their dominance in this high-profile DDC fixture. However, Pirates remain top of the table with 25 points from 11 games, while Chiefs sit in sixth place with 17 points from the same number of matches.
Elsewhere on Sunday, the Limpopo Derby between Polokwane City and Magesi was abandoned due to heavy rain, with the score locked at 0-0 in the second half. In Durban, Sekhukhune United secured a 2-1 victory over Richards Bay.
Saturday's action saw Mamelodi Sundowns maintain their strong form with a 3-1 win over Stellenbosch, keeping them second on the log with 23 points from 11 games.
Other results included TS Galaxy's 2-0 win over Orbit College and Siwelele's 2-1 triumph against Marumo Gallants. The weekend also featured 1-1 draws between Durban City and Chippa United, as well as Golden Arrows and AmaZulu.
With Chiefs' latest derby victory, the team has not only reinforced their reputation in local rivalry matches but also set up an intriguing second half of the DDC season as they try to climb up the log to defend their title.
