Makhubela returned to his former club in the off-season after a standout campaign with Golden Arrows last season where he played an integral role in helping them finish fourth in the league.
Having left the club for Real Kings back in 2017, it's been an impressive journey for the technically gifted midfielder and his progression over the past four years was evident as he starred in the 1-0 victory over Swallows on Saturday.
"Never die came into the team and fitted in so well," Davids told the media after the game. "In terms of the group and cohesion with the other players. We know he is able to play in different positions.
"He was very key in terms of executing our high-press when we don't have the ball and really smart in trying to find the spaces.
"Whether it's between the lines, picking the ball up in a deeper position and then carrying it into the final third. So we're really happy with his contribution, as it's never easy coming in. He did start a bit slow as in his first two actions.
"But then immediately settled in which shows a really strong character to be able to have no fear in making your debut for Orlando Pirates. When your first two actions did not go so well and then bouncing back to have such a performance."
