The Buccaneers secured an emphatic 3-0 win over Magesi at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, with goals from Patrick Maswanganyi, Kamogelo Sebelebele and Appollis sealing all three points.
The result leaves Pirates just three points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, with a game in hand as the race for the title intensifies.
Appollis, who is enjoying a fine campaign and is widely viewed as a contender for the PSL Footballer of the Season award, netted his ninth league goal of the season in the victory.
Despite the convincing scoreline, the winger revealed that the team had aimed to be even more ruthless in front of goal.
"It was a very important three points for us," Appollis told the club's media after the match.
"The boys did well, and I'm happy with the overall performance from the squad. Even the impact players who came on gave us more energy and helped the team a lot."
The Bafana Bafana international emphasised the importance of teamwork in Pirates' success this season.
"All thanks to my teammates for sharing the ball with me, and I try to do the same for them. It's a team effort. That's why we have so many players contributing in the squad. It's all about the team," he added.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes Relebohile Mofokeng has the potential to thrive in a stronger overseas league, but insists South Africa must be careful not to burden the Orlando Pirates star.
Magesi head coach Allan Freese has warned against underestimating Cape Town City ahead of their crucial PSL promotion/relegation play-off clash at Seshego Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes the club's failure to cope physically in the CAF Champions League exposed an area that must be addressed ahead of next season.
Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has penned a thoughtful tribute to his team following their treble winning season that saw the club win the Betway Premiership, MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup.
