The win boosted the Buccaneers chances of finishing second behind champions Mamelodi Sundowns and qualifying for next seasons Caf Champions League.
Pirates remain in third spot, but have closed the gap to within a point of Stellenbosch FC, who drew 0-0 with AmaZulu at home on Wednesday.
Speaking after his sides victory against Chippa, Mabasa said getting the three points in the game was more important to him than the Golden Boot race.
Its not really on my mind [the Golden Boot award]. The important thing is for the team to get three points and thats exactly what we did here today.
If it happens, its by the grace of God and Ill be thankful for that. But yeah, the three points were important today, Mabasa told SuperSport after the game.
If it happens it will be by the grace of God and Ill be thankful for that.
Mabasa leads the DStv Premiership goal scorers chart with 15 goals followed by Iqraam Rayners of Stellies and Sundowns Lucas Ribeiro is third with 12 goals.
