The Buccaneers played the last 30 minutes of the match with 10 men, as Senzo Meyiwa was sent off, but Happy Jele's goal early in the second half proved to be enough to hand them a victory over Ea Lla Koto.
Pirates join Black Leopards, Mpumalanga Black Aces and Baroka FC in the semi-finals.Thulasizwe Mbuyane made a return from injury, however Bucs were without left-back Reuben Cloete. Lucky Lekgwathi filled in on the left, but struggled and committed a few errors.
