Makola scored in his team's 1-1 draw with Mpumalanga Black Aces at Orlando Stadium this past Friday, but left the field in the 35th minute complaining of chest pains.
The Bafana Bafana newcomer suspects he picked up a bug when Bucs travelled to Egypt to take on Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup on September 13.
"I think I contracted fever in Egypt. I was coughing and felt a little bit dizzy during the game," Makola tells snl24.com/kickoff.
"I am not yet sure if I will make it to the trip to Polokwane but I am hopeful I will be available for the game against Al-Ahly on Saturday."
Pirates will battle Rise and Shine at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Eric Tinkler's men will then host Al-Ahly in the first leg of their Confederation Cup semi-final in Soweto on Saturday.