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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 in action for Orlando Pirates, celebrating a goal

Evidence Makgopa: The rare rose that blossomed from a barren wasteland

Evidence Makgopa is that rare rose that grew from a barren wasteland! The rare gem that sparkles in fields that are not supposed to bear any diamonds. Truth…
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Khuliso Mudau

‘It’s not a good sign’: Broos on Khuliso Mudau’s injury

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos sounded cautious regarding defender Khuliso Mudau's injury ahead of next week's Round of 16 clash. Mudau, a key figure in…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrating Themba Zwane's goal at AFCON

Crunch time for Bafana: All scenarios for AFCON Last 16 qualification

Bafana Bafana's fate at the 2023 AFCON is firmly in their hands as they head into their final Group E match against Tunisia on Wednesday. South Africa had a…
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Peter Shalulile in action for Namibia at AFCON

Namibia captain Shalulile shoulders blame after Bafana hammering

Namibia's AFCON campaign took a heavy blow with a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of South Africa in Group E, and captain Peter Shalulile has stepped up to take…
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Grant Kekana during an AFCON game

Broos describes ‘small difference’ that gave Kekana edge over Xulu

Korhogo, Ivory Coast - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has described the ‘small difference’ that gave Grant Kekana the edge over Siyanda Xulu for the Namibia…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrating a goal at AFCON

Bafana Bafana show Namibia no mercy in 4-0 rout

After a disappointing opening loss, South Africa's Bafana Bafana put on a dominant display on Sunday night, dismantling Namibia 4-0 in their crucial Group E…
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CT City midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba in action in the DStv Premiership

Serbian adventure beckons for Kaka Sifumba

Promising Luphumlo Kaka Sifumba has reportedly caught the eye of a Serbian club who are keen to have his services this January. 18-year-old Sifumba made his…
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Bafana Bafana players posing for a team picture at AFCON

What Bafana & Namibia’s key men said ahead of crucial AFCON clash

Key men in both camps have spoken before the highly anticipated Southern African derby clash between Bafana Bafana and Namibia. There will be so much at…
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Hugo Broos of Bafana Bafana during an AFCON game against Mali

Three decisive changes Hugo Broos must make to secure Bafana victory

With Bafana Bafana desperately seeking a result against Namibia on Sunday night [10pm], head coach Hugo Broos must make three decisive changes to secure…
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Argentinian midfielder Matias Esquivel set to join Mamelodi Sundowns

Update on Matias Esquivel’s arrival at Mamelodi Sundowns

There is an update on highly-rated Argentinian midfielder Matias Esquivel regarding his arrival in South Africa to complete his multimillion rand transfer to…
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Mothobi Mvala of Bafana Bafana during a game

‘We coach each other on the field’: Mvala on Xulu partnership

Bafana Bafana defender Mothobi Mvala has spoken glowingly about his partnership with veteran defender Siyanda Xulu, painting a picture of a relationship…
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Peter Shalulile of Namibia celebrating with his teammates

Shalulile’s promise to Namibia coach ahead of Bafana showdown

Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire - After a thrilling 1-0 win over Tunisia in their AFCON opener, Namibia's star striker Peter Shalulile has made a promise to his coach…
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