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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

Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch.

Lorch back from suspension, recommits to Pirates’ pledge

Orlando Pirates has outlined the pledge that Thembinkosi Lorch has to recommit to as he returns from suspension.  The talented winger, Lorch, is now…
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SuperSport United defender Thulani Hlatshwayo addressing the members of the media.

SuperSport United suffer Hlatshwayo injury blow

SuperSport United's experienced defender Thulani Hlatshwayo has been forced to spend time on the sidelines due to an injury. The former Bafana Bafana captain…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Fortune Makaringe during a training session.

Makaringe opens up on his spell on the sidelines 

Orlando Pirates midfielder Fortune Makaringe has opened up on his spell on the sidelines. This season, Makaringe struggled to get some game time, but in a…
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Sinekani FC defender Ntsizwa Silangwe.

ABC Motsepe League player passes on

SAFA Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League side Sinenkani FC have confirmed the passing of defender Ntsizwa Silangwe. The central defender is reported to have met…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates

Is Relebohile Mofokeng ready for Bafana? Jose Riveiro weighs in

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has weighed in on whether talented youngster Relebohile Mofokeng is ready for Bafana Bafana. Mofokeng made his debut in…
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Tuks coach Tlisane Motaung.

AmaTuks coach expresses delight over signing ex-Pirates winger

AmaTuks head coach Tlisane Motaung has expressed his delight over signing an ex-Orlando Pirates winger. The Pretoria-based side has had an inconsistent start…
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Keletso Makgalwa during training session at Upington City

Keletso Makgalwa fires Upington to impressive win as Orbit drop points

In-form attacker Keletso Makgalwa fired Upington City to an impressive win in the Motsepe Foundation Championship as they beat JDR Stars 3-1 on Saturday at…
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CAF Champions League group stage clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids.

Talking points as Sundowns and Pyramids share the spoils

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a goalless draw by Pyramids in a CAF Champions League group stage clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday afternoon.  Below…
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Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson.

Cavin Johnson offers insight into Chivaviro’s emotional reaction to substitution

Following Ranga Chivaviro's visibly frustrated reaction to being substituted during Saturday’s DStv Premiership tie against Polokwane City, Kaizer Chiefs…
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Itumeleng Khune in action for Kaizer Chiefs in the Carling Knockout Cup

Cavin Johnson addresses Itumeleng Khune saga

Kaizer Chiefs' interim coach Cavin Johnson has addressed the Itumeleng Khune saga following the club's decision to suspend him. Khune was found guilty of…
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Jamie Webber in action for Sekhukhune United

Webber points finger at Hunt’s tactics for SuperSport exit

Sekhukhune United midfielder Jamie Webber has revealed the tactical decision by Gavin Hunt that forced him out of SuperSport United. Webber left Matsatsantsa…
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Chippa Mpengesi addressing the media.

Chippa United confirm new home

DStv Premiership side Chippa United have confirmed their new home after getting the green light from the PSL.  This Chilli Boys confirmed the news on…
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