Both Pirates and Maritzburg need the points, albeit for different reasons.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/lessons-from-chiefs-loss-equip-maritzbiurg-for-pirates-war/

Davids was re-hired by Maritzburg after they parted ways with John Maduka following a string of bad results.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/fadlu-pitsos-level-mkhonza-maritzburg-coach/

“Maritzburg United would like to express its appreciation to coach Dlangalala for his dedication, hard work and contributions during his tenure with the club.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/change-in-coaching-at-maritzburg-as-dlangalala-is-shown-door/

Maritzburg will have to finish top of the three team mini-league to retain their Premiership status.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/maritzburg-banking-on-home-advantage-as-they-begin-playoffs/

Sanele Barns' lone first-half strike had looked enough to dim hopes of bottom-placed Maritzburg surviving relegation before Palace came up with an equaliser in referee's optional time.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-04-22-maritzburg-held-to-a-1-1-stalemate-in-relegation-scrap-against-richards-bay/

The duo had been a constant threat to the Maritzburg defence but only scored in extra time to seal the win.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/zwane-hails-saile-happy-for-du-preez-after-chiefs-win/

This victory over Casric, who ended these play-offs winless after their four matches, means Maritzburg will host Cape Town Spurs in a high-stakes affair at the Harry Gwala Stadium this week.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-06-11-maritzburg-beat-casric-in-playoffs-to-keep-top-flight-hopes-alive/