Another Pirates Technical Staff Member Has Reportedly Left the Club

Orlando Pirates have reportedly parted ways with former player and coach Joseph Makhanya, popularly known as Duku-Duku, adding to the changes surrounding the Buccaneers’ technical structures following the recent departure of assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi.

According to reports, Makhanya has left the Soweto giants, although the circumstances surrounding his reported departure have not been fully explained. The development comes just days after Pirates confirmed that Ncikazi would leave the club to pursue a head coaching opportunity elsewhere in the Premier Soccer League.

Makhanya has a long history with Orlando Pirates, having represented the club as a player before moving into coaching. During his playing career, he became a familiar figure among supporters and contributed to the club’s success.

After retiring from professional football, Makhanya continued his association with Pirates by working in the club’s development structures. He coached young players and helped nurture talent through the DStv Diski Challenge team.

His work in youth development placed him in an important position within the club’s efforts to prepare young footballers for senior football. Several talented players have progressed through Pirates’ development system in recent years, highlighting the importance of investing in young talent.

Makhanya’s coaching responsibilities later changed when he was moved from the DStv Diski Challenge team to Pele Pele FC, the club’s feeder side competing in the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League.

His reported departure has therefore raised questions about the future of his involvement in the Pirates development setup. However, without further official details, it remains unclear why the club and Makhanya have reportedly gone their separate ways.

The development follows Ncikazi’s departure, which was confirmed by Pirates on October 22, 2026. The assistant coach left after expressing his desire to return to a head coaching position and subsequently joined Lamontville Golden Arrows, a club he had previously managed.

Ncikazi played an important role in Pirates’ technical team and was part of a setup that won several trophies during his time at the club. His departure represents a significant change for the Buccaneers as they continue preparing for their upcoming challenges.

With Makhanya now reportedly leaving as well, Pirates supporters will be interested in understanding whether further changes are expected within the club’s technical structures.

For now, the focus remains on the reported departure of another familiar figure associated with the Buccaneers. However, supporters will need to wait for further information to understand the full circumstances surrounding Makhanya’s situation.

Until Orlando Pirates or Makhanya provides an official statement, his departure should be treated as a report rather than a fully confirmed announcement.

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