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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

MTN8 clash between Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs off to MTN8 semis as Ntseki earns first win in SA’s top-flight

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki has earned his first win in SA’s top-flight as Amakhosi booked a place in the MTN8 semi-finals after defeating Cape Town…
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Sekhukhune United coach Brandon Truter.

Brandon Truter explains what went wrong against Pirates 

Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter has pinpointed what had gone wrong for his side against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 quarter-final clash on…
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Stellenbosch FC winger Kgaogelo Sekgota

Steve Barker gives his verdict on Sekgota’s fitness  

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has given his verdict on the fitness of their new signing Kgaogelo Sekgota.  The 26-year-old winger signed for…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena.

Swallows players who can trouble Sundowns in MTN8 clash

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has identified Moroka Swallows' players that can trouble the Tshwane giants when the two sides meet on Saturday…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coaches at the touchline.

Rulani on facing Komphela in MTN8: ‘He knows us very well but…’

Just a day after Steve Komphela shared his "emotional" thoughts about facing his former club, Mamelodi Sundowns, Rulani Mokwena has spoken about meeting his…
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Orlando Pirates appoint new conditioning coach Helmy Gueldich.

Orlando Pirates appoint new conditioning coach

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the appointment of Helmy Gueldich as the club's new conditioning coach. He joins the Buccaneers from Tanzanian giants Young…
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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.

Ntseki defends Chiefs goalie Petersen despite costly howler against Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has defended his goalkeeper Brandon Petersen after his blunder handed Mamelodi Sundowns a win in a DStv Premiership…
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Thabo Cele in Bafana Bafana colours.

Kaizer Chiefs’ pursuit of Thabo Cele hits a snag

Kaizer Chiefs' pursuit of Bafana Bafana star Thabo Cele is in limbo, as the two parties have yet to reach an agreement on terms. In recent weeks, the…
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Banyana Banyana players.

Banyana stars reflect on their time in Australia and New Zealand

Banyana Banyana stars Hildah Magaia and Noko Matlou have spoken for the first time since returning to South Africa on Tuesday, 8 August, after their…
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SAFA House.

SAFA NEC member in hot water over ‘derogatory, sexist remarks’

A SAFA National Executive Committee [NEC] member is in hot water over disturbing derogatory, sexist and misogynistic remarks on social media.  Monde…
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Minster Zizi Kodwa and Danny Jordaan.

SA govt shows intentions to establish professional women’s league 

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has shown intentions to establish a professional women’s league in South Africa together with relevant…
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Banyana Banyana suffer defeat to Netherlands.

Banyana bow out of World Cup after defeat to Netherlands 

Banyana Banyana have been eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.  As a…
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