Helen Zille gifted iconic Orlando Pirates jersey [video]
Longtime Buccaneers fan, Helen Zille, was gifted an priceless, signed Orlando Pirates jersey. Take a look...
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Helen Zille has bragged about being gifted an iconic Orlando Pirates jersey. The former DA leader – who is now gunning for the position of Johannesburg mayor – is a staunch supporter of the Buccaneers.
HELEN ZILLE SHOWS OFF ORLANDO PIRATES JERSEY GIFT
On her social media platforms, Helen Zille revealed that an old pal has gifted her a vintage Orlando Pirates jersey.
The black-and-white-framed jersey featured the signatures of players who had won the African Cup of Champions Clubs [now the CAF Champions League] in 1995.
At the time, the Buccaneers beat the SEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast to clinch the title.
Helen hinted that she would likely sell the Orlando Pirates jersey to raise money for residents of a nursing home she had visited.
She said: “This is a very valuable shirt with all those legendary players who then went on to be the spine of the Bafana Bafana team that won the AFCON (in 1996)”.
LONG TIME BUCS FAN
On social media, Helen Zille has been accused of faking her support of Orlando Pirates, a claim she has strongly disputed.
The 75-year-old watched the Soweto Derby in March at a Dobsonville pub.
Helen posted pics of her experience on Facebook, which quickly went viral.
Images via Facebook
The pics were criticised by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, EFF leader Julius Malema and Action SA’s Michael Beaumont, who claimed Helen had orchestrated a PR stunt at the soccer match.
Beaumont tweeted: “I don’t think she [Helen Zille] could name a single player or provide any prior post demonstrating her support for Pirates.”
Helen responded by pulling up old tweets of her longtime support for the club.
SOWETO DERBY THIS WEEKEND
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates will meet their long-time rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, at another Soweto Derby set to take place on Sunday, 26 April at the FNB Stadium.
The match kicks off at 15:00.
