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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

Zakhele Lepasa at training in Orlando Pirates colours.

BREAKING NEWS: SuperSport United sign Zakhele Lepasa 

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the loan move of forward Zakhele Lepasa to SuperSport United on the transfer deadline day. The striker will join the…
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Ode Fulutudilu and Banyana teammates at training session.

Another Banyana star on the move in Europe

Another Banyana Banyana star is on the move in Europe and could be headed to a Spanish side. FARPost has it on good authority that Banyana Banyana frontwoman…
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Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez celebrating after scoring against Royal AM at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Arthur Zwane reveals why he never doubted Ashley Du Preez despite goal drought 

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane insists he never doubted Ashley Du Preez's capabilities despite his poor run of form in front of goals in the last few…
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Knowledge Musona, formerly with Kaizer Chiefs

How Knowledge Musona has evolved into a matured midfield maestro

When Kaizer Chiefs signed Knowledge Musona in 2009, they knew they had found a reliable solution to their goal-scoring woes. The Zimbabwean striker was…
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Gift Leremi during his Orlando Pirates stint

Okonkwo names former Orlando Pirates teammate as his best-ever midfielder

Retired footballer Onyekachi Okonkwo has played in different countries all over the world, and surprisingly, the best-ever midfielder he has shared the pitch…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating a goal

How Rulani Mokwena keep fringe players happy at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has explained how he keeps his fringe players happy despite the stiff competition at the club. Sundowns claimed a…
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Kaizer Chiefs captain and goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune in action.

The reason Itumeleng Khune, Zitha Kwinika were benched for Royal AM clash 

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has explained why he dropped captain Itumeleng Khune and defender Zitha Kwinika to the bench in their DStv Premiership…
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Christian Saile celebrating after Kaizer Chiefs scored against Royal Am.

How Arthur Zwane prepared Christian Saile for his Chiefs debut

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane was impressed by the performance put in by forward Christian Saile on his debut against Royal AM in a DStv Premiership…
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Casric Stars

Title race heats up as Polokwane City and Casric Stars go level on points

The Motsepe Foundation Championship title race is heating up as Polokwane City, and Casric Stars are now level at the top. Polokwane City bounced back to…
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Knowledge Musona

How poverty gave Knowledge Musona his biggest push

Years before taking South African PSL by storm, Knowledge Musona had to tear defence apart barefoot. Growing up in a poor family meant that he had to play…
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Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo in Glasgow City colours during her unveiling

Linda Motlhalo told what to expect in the Scottish Women’s topflight

FC Fleury 91 forward Ode Fulutudilu has explained what Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo can expect in Scottish Women’s Premier League [SWPL]. …
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Thokozani Sekotlong during his time at Chippa United

Explained: Why Thokozani Sekotlong has been absent from AmaTuks squad

University of Pretoria Pretoria [AmaTuks] head coach Tlisane Motaung has provided an update on the absence of new signing Thokozani Sekotlong. Sekotlong…
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