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Mthokozisi Dube

Chief Editor
Journalist of the Year at the 2025 South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) | PSL Coverage, Transfer Market Analysis, African Football Governance, Investigative Sports Reporting | English
Mthokozisi Dube is Chief Editor at FARPost, where he leads editorial strategy and a newsroom covering the Betway Premiership, South African football and the national teams. A journalist with experience at BBC Africa, the Daily Nation (Kenya), Mmegi (Botswana) and the Daily Monitor (Uganda), he was named Best Reporter of the Year in 2015 and 2016. At the 2025 South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) Awards, he won Written Journalist of the Year. He is a SAFJA-accredited journalist whose reporting focuses on transfers and tactical analysis involving Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

Mthokozisi Dube

Nasreddine Nabi at his club AS FAR coaching

AS FAR star hails coach Nabi’s tactics after crushing 5-0 victory

AS FAR attacker Tumisang Orebonye showered praise on coach Nasreddine Nabi's tactical nous following their dominant 5-0 victory over MCO Oujda on Sunday. The…
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Bafana Bafana players jetting off a plane

My unforgettable flight with Bafana Bafana

The flight back was more than just a journey home; it was a glimpse into the soul of a team that had captured the hearts of a nation. They may not have…
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Mthokozisi Dube's AFCON adventure

My AFCON adventure: From motorbike mishaps to mistaken dog dinners

The AFCON is a whirlwind of passion, drama, and...well, sometimes, pure comedy. Covering Bafana Bafana at the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast, I experienced…
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Ivory Coast players celebrating a goal at AFCON

Elephants charge towards redemption: Ivory Coast faces Nigeria in AFCON final

Abidjan, Ivory Coast: From despair to joy, Ivory Coast's AFCON journey to the final has been a testament to resilience, comebacks, and unexpected heroes.…
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Bafana Bafana players including Teboo Mokoena celebrating Hugo Broos at AFCON

Teboho Mokoena on Hugo Broos: “This coach is the best we’ve had in 24 years”

Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Bafana Bafana star midfielder Teboho Mokoena has reserved special praise for Coach Hugo Broos, insisting he “is the best we’ve had in…
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Bafana Bafana looking all sad after defeat to Nigeria at AFCON

What Troost-Ekong and Iheanacho said about Bafana Bafana

Nigerian duo of William Troost-Ekong and Kelechi Iheanacho have heaped praise on Bafana Bafana following their closely contested semi-final clash at the 2023…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at training

Kaizer Chiefs make key decisions on trio’s futures

Kaizer Chiefs have made key decisions for three senior team players, ending speculation on their future.  The club confirmed on Thursday that…
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Hugo Broos and José Peseiro during AFCON games

Peseiro vs Broos: Tactical masterminds to face off

The stage is set for a thrilling AFCON semi-final clash with two tactical masterminds Hugo Broos and José Peseiro facing off on Wednesday evening. Peseiro’s…
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Helman Mkhalele of Bafana Bafana addressing the media

Mkhalele shares 2000 semi-final heartbreak lessons ahead of Nigeria rematch

As the AFCON trophy gleams under the harsh Ivory Coast sun, it is a cruel reminder of both past glory and heartache for Helman Mkhalele. Mkhalele, etched…
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Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela

‘They give me goosebumps when they play’: Mihlali Mayambela on Bafana duo

Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela has heaped praise on two of his national team teammates, saying they “give me goosebumps when they play”. This comes…
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Hugo Broos of Bafana Bafana at AFCON

OPINION: Hugo Broos – Sculpting Bafana Bafana into AFCON titans

Hugo Broos arrived, not with a magic wand, but a sculptor's hammer! South African football stood before him like a rough block of marble, long wedded to the…
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Ronwen Williams

Ronwen Williams: turning tragedy into success

A wave of memory washed over me as I saw Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams sink to his knees, head bowed after each saved a penalty. It wasn't just the…
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