Serbian coach Vladimir Vermezovic has shared his Soweto Derby experiences based on what he saw during his time calling the shots at Kaizer Chiefs and then at Orlando Pirates.
In the PSL era years, VV is joined by Muhsin Ertugral, Ted Dumitru, and Kosta Papic to have sat on either bench as head coach in this fixture.
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VV spent three years at Chiefs between 2009 and 2012 and was then at Pirates from February-December 2014.
"What I can say I felt is that the pressure is more when you are at Pirates because they see it in a bigger way," notes VV, speaking to KickOff.com.
"At Chiefs, the pressure is not so much because it is treated like another game which must be won.
"There is a little bit more pressure before the game at Pirates, and at Chiefs it is not like that, but what is important is that both teams want to win the game.
"There was more pressure at Pirates.
"Then you know both clubs always have the South African rituals in the bus and the dressing room.
"They sing to lift the morale, which is part of the culture and, for me, it was amazing.
"I'm glad I can say I was part of this game," he notes, recalling how he became a hero with Chiefs for guiding them past Bucs within three weeks.
"I have the best memories about the derby because we won 3-1 in the league (November 13, 2010) and then won 3-0 in the final (Telkom Knockout played on December 4, 2010) within a few weeks.
"When you win two derbies so close to each other, you really feel it because the fans make it known to you.
"This is (a) special game, which compares to no other fixture because it is different and special.
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"With this game, it doesn't matter whether (Mamelodi) Sundowns or SuperSport United is dominating at that time.
"The Soweto Derby will always be the Soweto Derby and the biggest game in South Africa," says VV.