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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior journalist - FARPost
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 Sports Journalist at FARPost (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognised for delivering high-impact, exclusive interviews with the league’s top coaches, players, and influential industry role players. ​In 2025, Tshepo was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year by the South African Football Journalists Association. This distinction validates his technical expertise and professional authority within the competitive sports media landscape. His reporting provides critical “Information Gain” on club dynamics and industry shifts, cementing his status as a primary contributor to the South African football discourse.

Tshepo Rabothe

Siyabonga Ndlozi at Magesi FC

Pirates loanee ruled out of Magesi’s crucial clash against Chiefs

Magesi FC are set to miss the services of Orlando Pirates loanee Siyabonga Ndlozi in a crucial Betway Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs. Dikwena Tsa…
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Ayanda Jiyane at Golden Arrows

‘He reminds me of Siyabonga Sangweni’: Mngqithi on Arrows star

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has drawn a glowing comparison between club captain Ayanda Jiyane and former Orlando Pirates stalwart Siyabonga…
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Mduduzi Shabalala at Kaizer Chiefs

How Chiefs coaches helped Mdu Shabalala block out ‘harsh’ social media criticism

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has opened up on the psychological intervention required to help talented attacker Mduduzi Shabalala navigate a storm of…
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Baroka FC in the NFD

Milford and Casric stumble in NFD title race, Baroka sinking in relegation

Milford FC and Casric Stars stumbled in their Motsepe Foundation Championship title pursuit after dropping points in their respective matches, while Baroka…
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Golden Arrows and Durban City FC

Arrows bag KZN derby bragging rights against Durban City, Siwelele share spoils with AmaZulu

Golden Arrows bounced back from their humiliating 5-0 loss against Orlando Pirates after defeating Durban City FC 1-0 in the KZN Derby at King Zwelithini…
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Sihle Nduli at Orlando Pirates training

Abdeslam Ouaddou confirms Pirates star is ruled out for the season

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that Sihle Nduli is ruled out for the remainder of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Nduli has…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou at Umhlathuze Sports Complex

Ouaddou makes bold league title claim after dropping points

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made a bold claim about the Betway Premiership title after dropping points against Richards Bay FC on Friday…
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Renaldo Leaner at Sekhukhune United

Pirates join race for Renaldo Leaner’s signature

Orlando Pirates have joined the race for the signature of the talented Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner to beef up their squad for the 2026/27…
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Relebohile Mofokeng at Orlando Amstel Arena

Mahlangu gives Mofokeng candid advice amid Zwane comparison

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Jabu Mahlangu has offered candid advice to Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng following a recent social media debate…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Richards Bay FC

Mandla Ncikazi lays down Pirates mandate for crucial Richards Bay clash

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has laid down the mandate for the crucial Betway Premiership clash against Richards Bay FC on Friday night at…
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Deon Hotto with Orlando Pirates

Mngqithi reveals why Hotto is the ultimate blueprint for Arrows

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why he uses Orlando Pirates star Deon Hotto to inspire his players at the KZN-based outfit. Arrows…
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Kruger United in action against Lerumo Lions FC

Kruger United take pole position as NFD title race intensifies

Kruger United have taken pole position in the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race after defeating Lerumo Lions FC 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon at…
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