Pirates were unable to break down a disciplined low defensive block in a match where clear chances were rare and space was limited.
Durban City goalkeeper Fredrick Asare was kept busy to deny Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis, with the visitors remaining resilient throughout especially in key second-half moments from close range.
Mofokeng also suggested the approach resembled "bus parking" and described Durban City as highly physical, aiming to disrupt Pirates' rhythm and break up attacking flow.
"It was very difficult from the very beginning to the end, they came to defend and they did it very well, I think they were doing it the whole week," Mofokeng told SuperSport TV.
"We also tried to create chances, we didn't convert them. We could have just converted our chances, so ja we could be having a different conversation here.
"But it's what we have to expect in every game because we're doing good, obviously people will come and want to take us out of the game. We must just be focused and keep on going and don't change how we play."
The result leaves Pirates two points behind Mamelodi Sundowns heading into the final matchday.
They must beat Orbit College in Mbombela next Saturday and hope Sundowns slip to have chance of title.
Kaizer Chiefs have the opportunity to equal their best points tally in the last 11 seasons when they face Chippa United in their final Betway Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised the progress made by midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko during his debut season in the Betway Premiership.
Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed his disappointment after Orlando Pirates failed to secure the Betway Premiership title, following their goalless draw with Durban City on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admits it is unfortunate that his side will be without Glody Lilepo for their final Betway Premiership clash of their season.
