Mthokozisi Dube

Chief editor
Journalist of the Year at the 2025 South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) | Sports journalism, soccer stats and insights | English
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.

Mthokozisi Dube

Terrence Mashego in action for Durban City FC
6 months ago

Terrence Mashego reveals ‘the most difficult thing for a footballer…’

Newly appointed FIFPro Global Player Council member, Terrence Mashego, has identified the single most difficult challenge a footballer can face as he…
Ernst Middendorp has left Durban City FC
6 months ago

Middendorp set to leave Durban City after short-lived Hunt partnership

Ernst Middendorp has left Durban City FC just three months into his new position, amid reports of an irreconcilable working relationship with head coach…
Bafana Bafana star Sphephelo 'Yaya' Sithole
6 months ago

How Bafana could line up vs Zimbabwe with Sithole & Mudau back

The return of key players Khuliso Mudau and Sphephelo 'Yaya' Sithole significantly alters the dynamics for Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Zimbabwe.…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and captain Ronwen Williams speaking
6 months ago

Broos & Williams pick similar factor propelling Bafana’s World Cup qualification bid

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and captain Ronwen Williams have identified a similar key factor they believe will boost the team's chances of qualifying for…
Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala
7 months ago

Hugo Broos identifies Mduduzi Shabalala’s best position

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has made an interesting tactical declaration on Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala, identifying his most ideal playing…
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees discussing with his assistant Takesure Chiragwi
7 months ago

Slapping incident forces coach’s withdrawal from Bafana match

The coach embroiled in controversy for slapping his own player has withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana on Friday.…
Ramahlwe Mphahlele at AmaZulu FC
7 months ago

Ramahlwe Mphahlele pens deal with Orbit College

Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College FC has secured the services of veteran defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele on a one-year deal. Mphahlele joins…
Mduduzi Shabalala of Kaizer Chiefs
7 months ago

Chiefs star replaces injured Mofokeng in Bafana squad

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against…
Ngezi Platinum Stars head coach Takesure Chiragwi being held back
7 months ago

Coach slaps player after red card, blames ’emotions’

In a shocking display of frustration, a coach lost his temper during a match on Saturday, slapping one of his own players after being shown a red card in…
Ramahlwe Mphahlele addressing members of the media
7 months ago

Ramahlwe Mphahlele set for Orbit College move

Veteran defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele is on the cusp of a move to newly promoted Orbit College FC, as the ambitious club seeks to infuse its squad with…
Siwelele FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema
7 months ago

Seema names PSL’s best centre-back pairing

Siwelele FC coach Lehlohonolo Seema has named the best centre-back pairing in the Betway Premiership. Seema, an elite defender during his heydays, did not…
Kaizer Chiefs' second assistant coach Cedric Kaze
7 months ago

‘He’s an unsung hero’: Kaze on Kaizer Chiefs player

Kaizer Chiefs' second assistant coach Cedric Kaze has singled out an Amakhosi player he considers an unsung hero as they continue to grind through the…