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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

Erick Mathoho and Tefu Mashamaite in Kaizer Chiefs colours.

The story of Mathoho and Mashamaite: Two center-backs, one dream

In local football, there are few partnerships more iconic than that of Erick Mathoho and Tefu Mashamaite. The two centre-backs formed a formidable duo for…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC.

Sundowns beat Double Action to qualify for CAF Champions League 

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have qualified for the CAF Champions League after defeating Double Action Ladies of Botswana 2-0 in the COSAFA qualifiers final on…
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Banyana Banyana midfielder Sinoxolo Cesane.

Sinoxolo Cesane gets first Banyana call-up, Ellis reveals why 

Coach Desiree Ellis has revealed why she has called up East Tennessee State midfielder Sinoxolo Cesane for the first time in the Banyana Banyana squad. …
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Kaitano Tembo at a training session with Richards Bay FC

Kaitano Tembo blames Richards Bay FC struggles on ‘inexperienced squad’

Richards Bay FC head coach Kaitano Tembo has blamed the club's struggle for form in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season on 'inexperienced squad'. The…
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis.

Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad to face USA  

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her squad that will face the USA this month. The 23-member squad announcement took place at the SABC…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.

How new Bafana Bafana players are settling in 

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given an update on the new faces he has brought into the national team setup since last year September. After South…
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Bafana Bafana defender Siyanda Xulu.

Xulu likens SuperSport to Bafana’s way of recruiting youngsters

Defender Siyanda Xulu has likened SuperSport United to Bafana Bafana’s way of recruiting youngsters into the national team setup.  In recent years,…
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Themba Zwane in action for Mamelodi Sundowns.

Latest update on Themba Zwane’s injury

Mamelodi Sundowns have provided the latest injury update of the club captain Themba Zwane. The talented winger sustained a deep cut to his upper right eye in…
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Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng.

What Kekana admires most about Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng 

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has revealed what he admires the most about Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng. Mofokeng was…
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Efmamjjasond Gonzalez makes his debut against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Molefi Ntseki’s verdict on Gonzalez’s debut 

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has given his verdict on striker Efmamjjasond Gonzalez Palacios' debut against Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana and ex-Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite.

Mashamaite and Kekana explain why Stellenbosch can cause upset for Pirates 

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana have explained why they believe Stellenbosch FC can cause an upset…
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Edson Castillo in celebratory mood.

Chiefs, Sundowns share spoils at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns played out to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final encounter at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.…
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