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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

Dondol Stars owner Ludwick Makhura.

Mamelodi Sundowns legend joins Dondol Stars 

A Mamelodi Sundowns legend has joined SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side Dondol Stars ahead of the 2023/24 season.  'Chaba Refete', as they are…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika in action

Kwinika’s message to embattled Chiefs goalie Brandon Petersen

Outspoken Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has sent a message to his embattled teammate Brandon Petersen, who has been committing costly mistakes.…
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Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika.

‘One day fortune will come to us’: Chiefs’ defender Zitha Kwinika 

Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has reacted to his side being the victims of poor matching officiating lately in the PSL. This comes after the…
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Newly Kaizer Chiefs head of academy Cavin Johnson.

‘He has been overlooked’: says ex-Chiefs defender on Cavin Johnson

A former Kaizer Chiefs defender has weighed in on the appointment of Cavin Johnson as the club's new head of academy. The former Al Ahly assistant coach was…
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Mamelodi Sundowns winger Themba Zwane.

Themba Zwane on facing Stellenbosch without Sibongiseni Mthethwa  

Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane has shared his thoughts on facing Stellenbosch FC without Sibongiseni Mthethwa, who recently joined Kaizer Chiefs. Bafana…
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Ex-Orlando Pirates striker Ndumiso Mabena.

Seema explains Ndumiso Mabena’s role at PLK City 

Coach Lehlohonolo Seema has explained the role that the former Orlando Pirates striker Ndumiso Mabena will play at Polokwane City.  The Rise and Shine…
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International friendly clash between Banyana Banyana and USA.

Desiree Ellis explains what went wrong against USA 

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has explained what had gone wrong for her side against the USA women's team in their two international friendlies. …
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Black Leopards in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Black Leopards’ struggles continue while Orbit College soars

Black Leopards prolonged their Motsepe Foundation Championship winless streak, while Orbit College extended their unbeaten run to four matches. Leopards…
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MTN8 new trophy.

MTN8 final venue and date revealed 

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] has revealed the 2023/24 MTN8 final venue and date.  The 2023/24 MTN8 final draw was conducted on Sunday, 24 September 2023…
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Njabulo Blom of St Louis City in action

Fans react to Njabulo Blom’s first MLS goal

Njabulo Blom sent thousands of St. Louis City supporters into a frenzy when he netted his first goal in the MLS when they defeated Bongokuhle…
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Brandon Peterson againts Mamelodi Sundowns

Ntseki defends Petersen once again but…

Molefi Ntseki has once again defended goalkeeper Brandon Petersen after a costly mistake but the Kaizer Chiefs mentor has one area that has left him fretting…
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Rulani Mokwena addressing the media

Rulani Mokwena weighs in on Mudau’s exclusion in Bafana squad

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has weighed in on Khuliso Mudau's exclusion in the Bafana Bafana squad. The pacey wing-back has been overlooked…
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