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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

Black Leopards in action in the league

Ex-PSL striker opens up about Black Leopards’ relegation

Limpopo-born retired footballer Mpho Maleka has weighed in on Black Leopards' relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship over the weekend. …
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Amajimbos against Morocco’s U17s in an AFCON clash.

How Duncan Crowie plans to lift SA U17s’ spirit after Morocco’s defeat

SA U17 head coach Duncan Crowie has revealed how they plan to lift Amajimbos' spirits following their 2-0 defeat to Morocco in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations…
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Coach Owen Da Gama.

Da Gama pours his heart out after Leopards’ relegation 

Black Leopards head coach Owen Da Gama has poured his heart out after his efforts to save the club from relegation failed. Leopards were relegated from the…
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Orlando Pirates team against TS Galaxy.

Pirates beat TS Galaxy to keep CAF CL hopes alive 

Orlando Pirates beat TS Galaxy 2-1 in a DStv Premiership clash to keep their CAF Champions League qualification hopes alive.  The game took place at Mbombela…
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Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side, Mlambo Royal Cubs.

More teams secure ABC Motsepe League national playoffs spots  

With the South African football third tier having reached its fever pitch, more teams continue to secure ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs with the aim to…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v CR Belouizdad

Sundowns beat Belouizdad to book Champions League semi-final spot 

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Algeria's CR Belouizdad 2-1 to book a place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals on Saturday afternoon at the Loftus Stadium in…
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Chippa Mpengesi's heartfelt plea ahead of Chiefs clash

Chippa Mpengesi’s heartfelt plea ahead of Chiefs clash

Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi has made a heartfelt plea ahead of the DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs. The Chilli Boys have endured…
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Kaizer Chiefs players in celebratory mood.

Kaizer Chiefs star breaks silence on lack of game time

Kaizer Chiefs star has broken his silence on his lack of game time at the Soweto giants. The Chiefs playmaker hasn't featured for Arthur Zwane's side in…
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Orlando Pirates players

Saleng reveals what tainted Pirates’ chances of winning the league

In-form Orlando Pirates attacker Monnapule Saleng has revealed what tainted the club's chances of winning the DStv Premiership title this season. Pirates…
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Jose Riveiro on the emergence of Sandile Mthethwa.

Jose Riveiro on the emergence of Sandile Mthethwa  

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has weighed in on the emergence of defender Sandile Mthethwa this season. Mthethwa has been phenomenal for Bucs this…
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Black Leopards team in training.

Struggling Motsepe Foundation side fined by PSL

Struggling Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Black Leopards, have been fined by the PSL.   This comes after Lidoda Duvha failed to provide a public…
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Kaizer Chiefs squad.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane reveals his biggest worry

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has revealed his biggest worry following their 1-0 loss to Sekhukhune United on Sunday afternoon.   Babina…
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