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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior journalist - FARPost
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, SAFJA Excellence, Player Transfers, Tactical Match Analysis, South African Football Culture |
​Tshepo Rabothe is a Gauteng-based Senior Sports Journalist at FARPost (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognised for delivering high-impact, exclusive interviews with the league’s top coaches, players, and influential industry role players. ​In 2025, Tshepo was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year by the South African Football Journalists Association. This distinction validates his technical expertise and professional authority within the competitive sports media landscape. His reporting provides critical “Information Gain” on club dynamics and industry shifts, cementing his status as a primary contributor to the South African football discourse.

Tshepo Rabothe

Zitha Kwinika at Kaizer Chiefs

‘It’s possible’: Kwinika speaks on Chiefs’ chance of winning the league

Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has spoken out on Amakhosi’s chances of winning the Betway Premiership title in the 2026/27 season, stating that "it is…
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Mpho Padime at Orlando Pirates

Mpho Padime and Bennet Mokoena headline Raymond Mdaka’s U-20 squad

South Africa U-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has named his final squad as Amajita gear up for the upcoming CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs

‘Chiefs will be there for sure’: Miguel Cardoso weighs in on Betway Premiership title race

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso believes Kaizer Chiefs will be right in the thick of the Betway Premiership title race alongside the Brazilians…
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Pitso Mosimane at Bafana Bafana

Pitso Mosimane outlines Bafana Bafana squad plans ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has outlined his squad selection strategy ahead of the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, which…
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Fernando Da Cruz with Kaizer Chiefs

‘I’m not a magician’ – Da Cruz responds to Bobby Motaung’s Chiefs trophy demands

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has opened up about the club's trophy ambitions following bold expectations set by football manager Bobby Motaung,…
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Pitso Mosimane at SAFA House

Fernando Da Cruz gives verdict on Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana return

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has given his take on Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana head coach, succeeding Hugo Broos following the Belgian's…
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Fernando Da Cruz in Naturena

Da Cruz provides injury update ahead of Siwelele clash

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has provided a positive injury update ahead of the Soweto giants' crucial clash against Siwelele FC in the Betway…
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Mthetheleli Mthiyane and Thapelo Mokobodi

Mpho Makola breaks down why Mokobodi and Mthiyane partnership works for Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Mpho Makola has lauded the club’s new engine room partnership of Thapelo Mokobodi and Mthetheleli Mthiyane, tipping the duo…
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Cedric Kaze with Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United name Cedric Kaze’s replacement

Sekhukhune United have appointed Papi Zothwane as the replacement for outgoing head coach Cedric Kaze, following the club's shaky start to the 2026/27 season…
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Olisa Ndah during Orlando Pirates stay

Olisa Ndah pens deal with Libyan side Al Shomooa

Former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has secured a fresh start abroad, putting pen to paper with Libyan side Al Shomooa SC on a free transfer after…
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Jonah Fabisch at Golden Arrows

Golden Arrows coach Pitso Dladla clarifies delay over Jonah Fabisch’s debut

Golden Arrows head coach Pitso Dladla has provided clarity on the delayed debut of marquee signing Jonah Fabisch, following his arrival ahead of the 2026/27…
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Relebohile Mofokeng and Patrick Maswanganyi

Ouaddou explains how Pirates are adjusting after losing Maswanganyi and Rele Mofokeng

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained how the Buccaneers are navigating the loss of two key playmakers, Patrick Maswanganyi and…
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