Mthokozisi Dube

Mthokozisi Dube: The Storyteller of African Football ​Mthokozisi Dube is a seasoned and highly decorated sports journalist currently serving as the Editor of FARPost, one of South Africa’s leading football news publications. With over 15 years of experience in the media industry, Dube has established himself as a “teller of football tales,” renowned for his ability to unearth the “untold stories” of players and personalities within the game. ​His journalism career is defined by versatility and international reach. Before taking the helm at FARPost, Dube worked for prestigious regional and international publications, including BBC Africa, where he covered diverse sporting codes such as football, athletics, and squash. His portfolio also includes significant tenures at the Daily Nation in Kenya (covering politics), Mmegi in Botswana, and the Daily Monitor in Uganda. Locally, he honed his investigative skills as a crime reporter for The New Age, where he was named Best Reporter of the Year consecutively in 2015 and 2016. ​Dube’s excellence in sports writing has been widely recognized by his peers. Most notably, he was awarded the prestigious Written Journalist of the Year at the 2025 South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) Awards, solidifying his status as a premier voice in local soccer. He is also a recipient of major industry accolades, including recognition at the SAB Sports Media Awards. ​At FARPost, Dube drives the editorial direction, providing sharp analysis on the Premier Soccer League (PSL), breaking transfer news, and delivering deep-dive features on clubs like Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns. His work goes beyond match statistics, focusing on the human elements that define the beautiful game.