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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

Evidence Makgopa at Bafana AFCON

Evidence Makgopa’s heartfelt pledge to Hugo Broos ahead of AFCON crunch tie

Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast: Ahead of Bafana Bafana's crucial AFCON quarter-final clash, striker Evidence Makgopa has made a heartfelt pledge to coach Hugo…
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Cape Verde set to play Bafana Bafana celebrate a goal at AFCON

Luís Gonçalves dissects Cape Verde’s tactics for Bafana showdown

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Cape Verde and Bafana Bafana in the AFCON quarter-final at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yammoussoukro,…
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Teboho Mokoena of Bafana Bafana celebrates with teammates including Themba Zwane. Duo praised by Hugo Broos

Broos details how Mokoena solves Bafana’s Themba Zwane overreliance

South Africa's head coach, Hugo Broos, has shed light on his plans to reduce Bafana Bafana's overreliance on talismanic midfielder Themba Zwane. Bafana are…
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The misfortunes and triumphs of the indomitable Veli Mothwa

When you look at the challenges he has faced, you might describe Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa’s life as a series of unfortunate events. How else…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrating a goal with Veli Mothwa part of it

Mothwa picks Bafana standout star, and Monare concurs

Bafana Bafana star Veli Mothwa and Thabang Monare have reached a rare consensus, hailing the same teammate as the team's standout performer. South Africa are…
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The hip injury that gave Mothobi Mvala his breakthrough

The hip injury that gave Mothobi Mvala his breakthrough

The lure of watching four budding football talents at Harmony Sports Academy was just irresistible for Steve Haupt. After all, the academy had the crème de…
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Bafana Bafana teammates celebrate with scorer Evidence Makgopa at AFCON

Gallant Bafana beat Morocco to book quarterfinal place

Bafana Bafana put on a spirited performance to beat Morocco 2-0 and secure a quarterfinal place in the 2023 AFCON at the Stade Lorent Pokou in San Pedro on…
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Bafana Bafana players in a good mood at AFCON

Sono & Mosimane offer Bafana tactical tips ahead of Morocco clash

With the highly anticipated clash between Bafana Bafana and the Atlas Lions of Morocco tonight, two of South African football's most celebrated figures, Jomo…
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Bafana Bafana players singing the national team before an AFCON game

Jomo Sono raves about Bafana star: ‘He makes Themba Zwane shine’

Jomo Sono has raved about a Bafana Bafana star who makes the likes of Themba Zwane tick in national team colours. Bafana are gearing up for the clash of…
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Bafana Bafana players showing unity at AFCON

Inside the emotional bond holding Bafana Bafana together

Beneath the dazzling footwork and individual brilliance of Bafana Bafana lies a secret weapon: an unbreakable bond that transcends club loyalties and age…
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Al Ahly star Percy Tau in action

Percy Tau sets record straight on Al Ahly future

Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau has set the record straight about his future with Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Reports had been swirling that the South African…
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Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau in action

Hugo Broos offers encouraging Khuliso Mudau injury update

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has offered an encouraging update on the injury of national team right back Khuliso Mudau. After a tense group stage…
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