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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

Denis Onyango in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Denis Onyango attracts interest from PSL rivals

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has attracted interest from PSL rivals following the conclusion of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Onyango…
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Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the departure of striker Souaibou Marou.

Orlando Pirates part ways with striker Souaibou Marou

Orlando Pirates have officially announced the departure of the towering Cameroonian forward Souaibou Marou from the club. Marou is the second departure…
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AmaTuks against Baroka FC in the PSL playoffs

AmaTuks snatch victory over Baroka FC in playoffs opener

AmaTuks scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over Baroka FC in the first match of the 2024 PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs at Tuks Stadium on Sunday…
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Rulani Mokwena at Mamelodi Sundowns

Rulani Mokwena drops major hint about his future following Nedbank Cup final loss

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has dropped a major hint about his future following the heartbreaking Nedbank Cup final loss against Orlando…
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Evidence Makgopa in action for Orlando Pirates

Riveiro explains bold decision to start Makgopa ahead of in-form Mabasa in Nedbank final

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he chose to start Evidence Makgopa over in-form Tshegofatso Mabasa in Saturday's Nedbank Cup final…
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Hugo Broos addressing the media for Bafana Bafana

Broos explains what gave Aubaas the edge over Margeman in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the edge Bathusi Aubaas has over Grant Margeman in the final 23-man squad to face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in…
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Happy Jele in action for Orlando Pirates

Happy Jele sets the record straight on retirement

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has set the record straight on talk of retirement.  Jele has been without a club since parting ways with the…
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Jayden Adams who is linked with Mamelodi in action for Stellenbosch FC

Broos’ honest admission on rumours linking Adams with Sundowns

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given an honest admission about the transfer rumours linking Stellenbosch FC midfielder Jayden Adams with Mamelodi…
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Benni McCarthy with Kobbie Mainoo

Out-of-contract Benni McCarthy hints at Kaizer Chiefs ambitions

As his Manchester United contract nears its end, former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has dropped a hint about his Kaizer Chiefs ambitions. Amakhosi…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for Orlando Pirates

Themba Zwane gets candid about heartfelt talk with Maswanganyi

Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane has opened up on his heartfelt talk with Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi. Maswanganyi has had an impressive…
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Olisa Ndah in action for Orlando Pirates

Mike Makaab clarifies Olisa Ndah’s contract situation at Pirates

Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season, veteran agent Mike Makaab has addressed the speculation surrounding Olisa Ndah's contract…
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Riaan Hanamub in action for AmaZulu FC

Should Pirates sign Riaan Hanamub? Andries Sebola weighs in

Former Orlando Pirates striker Andries Sebola has weighed in on whether the Buccaneers should sign AmaZulu FC defender Riaan Hanamub. Pirates have reportedly…
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