Orlando and Thulani Hlatshwayo have jointly announced the amicable parting of ways, the club announced in a statement on Friday.
Hlatshwayo leaves the Buccaneers after two seasons since joining from now defunct Bidvest Wits.
“My dream to wear the black and white jersey of Orlando Pirates has been fulfilled. When I came here, I said I wanted a trophy, and we were able to deliver on that mandate. Unfortunately, the second season didn’t work out the way I wanted it to, and this is what has informed my decision to request the Club to grant me my wish of leaving because I still have a lot to give and a lot to offer in the field of play. This is something that I shared with Management,” Hlatshwayo said in a joint statement with the club on Friday.
“We had some positive talks (with Management) but with everything taken into careful consideration I have decided it’s the right time for me to leave the Club,” he added.
“I will forever be grateful to the Chairman and the Club for granting me this wish. The Club and I have always had a fantastic relationship, which will continue beyond my playing days. For me, today is a new chapter filled with many emotions. There’s a sense of pride, sadness and also optimism towards the future.”
During his two-year stay, the former Bafana Bafana captain made 52 appearances for the Soweto giants with just one goal.
