[2] Already during that season, in January 2015, after only ten games (nine start) he was picked up by one of South Africa's big three teams, Orlando Pirates.
[1][4] Media noticed that the players signed by Orlando Pirates from Chippa United usually received a similar treatment.
He rejoined Chippa United as a free agent, initially on a six-month contract.
[7][8] During two years in Marumo Gallants, Mvelase played and scored in the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Nonetheless, Mvelase was a team regular and felt that his performances disproved ageism within soccer.