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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

Polokwane City striker Ndumiso Mabena in action.

How Ndumiso Mabena and Given Mashikinya’s experience benefit PLK City

Polokwane City coach Lehlohonolo Seema has explained how Ndumiso Mabena and Given Mashikinya's experiences have been benefiting Rise and Shine since they…
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Al Wahda head coach Pitso Mosimane.

Pitso Mosimane weighs into African Football League debate

Al Wahda coach Pitso Mosimane has joined the African Football League debate, questioning the viability of the tournament, given Europe's disastrous attempt…
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena.

Mokwena on possibilities of splitting squad for different competitions 

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has weighed in on the possibility of splitting the squad amid a busy fixture schedule.  Bafana Ba Style could…
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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi showing off his accolades.

Njabulo Blom on Lionel Messi’s impact on the MLS

Bafana Bafana star Njabulo Blom has shared his thoughts on Lionel Messi's impact on the Major League Soccer [MLS].  In this beautiful game, there are a few…
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Sekhukhune United midfielder Jamie Webber.

Jamie Webber’s absence in Sekhukhune’s last three games explained 

Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter has explained the absence of midfielder Jamie Webber in their last three games. The coach was speaking after the…
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Maritzburg United in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Maritzburg United claim back-to-back victories while Milford end winless run

Maritzburg United claimed two back-to-back victories in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after defeating Platinum City Rovers 1-0 at Isak Steyl Stadium on…
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Olisa Ndah in action against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final.

Riveiro’s verdict on Olisa Ndah after replacing injured Sibisi 

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has given his verdict on Olisa Ndah's return after being on the sidelines for quite some time. Ndah was brought on to…
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena.

Rulani Mokwena blames pitch conditions for MTN8 final defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena expressed his disappointment with the pitch conditions, insisting that it played a role in their 3-1 defeat to…
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Derrick Spencer during his Kaizer Chiefs playing days

Are Pirates and Chiefs closing Sundowns’ gap? Derrick Spencer weighs in

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns star Derrick Spencer has weighed in on the quality gap between the two Soweto giants and Masandawana. Spencer was…
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CAF Champions League title.

CAF inter-club group stage draw: South African clubs learn their fate

Mamelodi Sundowns, Sekhukhune United and SuperSport United have learned their fate in the 2023/24 CAF inter-club group stage draw. The 2023/24 CAF Champions…
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MTN8 clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

The one weakness Orlando Pirates must fix to defend MTN8 title

A former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has named the one weakness Orlando Pirates must fix if they want to defend their MTN8 title.  The…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Josta Dladla.

Josta Dladla sheds light on Pirates’ recent struggles 

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Josta Dladla has shed light on Orlando Pirates' recent struggles and hinted why the side has not been…
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