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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior Soccer Journalist
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 Soccer Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, transfers and tactical match analysis, and interviewing coaches and players across South African football. He was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024, and in 2025 he was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year award by the South African Football Journalists Association.

Tshepo Rabothe

Themba Zwane at Mamelodi Sundowns training

Mngqithi explains why Sundowns offered Zwane short-term contract

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why it was important for the club to offer Themba Zwane a short term contract. The Bafana Bafana star…
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Percy Tau at Al Ahly

Percy Tau in Rulani Mokwena’s sights at Wydad

Wydad Casablanca, under the guidance of highly-rated SA coach Rulani Mokwena, are reportedly keen on bringing Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau to the…
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Chumani Butsaka in Cape Town Spurs colours

Cape Town Spurs reject Stellenbosch offer for highly-rated midfielder

Cape Town Spurs have rejected an offer from Stellenbosch FC for the services of highly-rated midfielder Chumani Butsaka ahead of the 2024/25 season. The…
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Thabang Monare in Sekhukhune United colours

MacDonald Makhubedu’s verdict on Thabang Monare’s debut

Sekhukhune United interim coach MacDonald Makhubedu has offered a measured assessment of new signing Thabang Monare’s debut for the club following their 1-0…
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Romain Folz at Mamelodi Sundowns

What surprised Lebusa about Sundowns assistant coach Romain Folz

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa has revealed what surprised him about the club's new assistant coach, Romain Folz. The 34-year-old coach joined the…
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Thabang Monare in Sekhukhune United colours

Mntambo opens up on Sekhukhune reunion with Monare

Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo has opened up on his reunion with his former Orlando Pirates teammate Thabang Monare ahead of the 2024/25 Betway…
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Sammy Seabi in Mamelodi Sundowns colours

Chippa United pushing to secure Sundowns midfielder on loan

Chippa United are pushing to secure the signature of Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sammy Seabi on a season-long loan ahead of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership…
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Thembinkosi Lorch of Mamelodi Sundowns at training

Mngqithi sheds light on Lorch’s injury timeline

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has provided an update on the injury status of Thembinkosi Lorch as the Betway Premiership season looms. Lorch…
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Patrick Maswanganyi action for Orlando Pirates

‘He must fix his attitude’ – Pirates legend tells Patrick Maswanganyi

Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola has adviced Patrick Maswanganyi to fix his 'attitude' following the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Maswanganyi played a…
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Vusumuzi Vilakazi at Richards Bay FC

Vusumuzi Vilakazi lifts lid on shocking Richards Bay exit

Former Richards Bay FC head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has lifted the lid on his shocking exit from the club before the start of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership…
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Deano Van Rooyen in action for Stellenbosch FC

Stellenbosch FC fight to keep Deano Van Rooyen as Pirates circle

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding the future of Deano Van Rooyen, who has been linked with a move to…
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Ricardo Goss in action for SuperSport United

Arendse’ candid advice for Goss to dethrone Williams as Bafana first-choice goalie

SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse has shared candid advice with goalkeeper Ricardo Goss on dethroning Ronwen Williams as the Bafana Bafana…
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