He played once in 2015, and only twice in the 2015–16 season—one in the league and one in the Telkom Knockout. It was speculated whether Mvelase would be loaned out.[1][4] Media noticed that the players signed by Orlando Pirates from Chippa United usually received a similar treatment.[5]
He stayed with Orlando Pirates until February 2017, when he finally left. He rejoined Chippa United as a free agent, initially on a six-month contract.[6] After ending the 2017–18 season with the First Division team Royal Eagles, he moved on to another Premier Division team Polokwane City in the fall of 2018.[7][8]
During two years in Marumo Gallants, Mvelase played and scored in the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup group stage.[9][10] With Mvelase being named the team's defender of the year in 2022–23, Marumo Gallants were relegated that season,[11] and Mvelase moved on to TS Galaxy. Here, he joined several other players in their late 30s, himself turning 35 at the end of the season. Nonetheless, Mvelase was a team regular and felt that his performances disproved ageism within soccer.[12][13][14]