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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. Specializing in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognized 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

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates
2 weeks ago

SAFPU demands probe into ‘horrific’ Soweto Derby pre-match scenes

The South African Football Players Union [SAFPU] has called for an investigation into the horrific scenes that took place a few minutes before kick-off in…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at training
2 weeks ago

Ben Youssef names four Chiefs stars who deserve Bafana call-ups

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has identified four Amakhosi standouts he believes deserve call-ups…
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Khalil Ben Youssef speaking to the media after Soweto derby
2 weeks ago

Ben Youssef launches scathing attack on Pirates after pre-match drama

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Yousef has launched a scathing attack on Orlando Pirates following pre-match drama that saw Amakhosi players abandon their…
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Baroka FC relegated to the ABC Motsepe League
2 weeks ago

Baroka FC relegated to ABC Motsepe League

Ex-Betway Premiership side Baroka FC has been relegated to the ABC Motsepe League after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat against Kruger United in the Motsepe…
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AmaZulu FC and Chippa United
2 weeks ago

AmaZulu run riot in Durban; late drama as Gallants rescue point

AmaZulu FC ran riot with a thumping 5-1 victory over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership in Durban on Saturday to keep their top-three hopes alive, while…
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Brandon Petersen with Kaizer Chiefs
2 weeks ago

Brandon Petersen explains how Chiefs plan to neutralise Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has explained the tactical approach Amakhosi will employ to nullify the threat of cross-town rivals Orlando Pirates in…
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Relebohile Mofokeng after scoring at Orlando Pirates
2 weeks ago

Pitso Mosimane joins debate on Rele Mofokeng’s best position

Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has joined the debate over Relebohile Mofokeng’s best position, delivering a verdict on where…
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Andre de Jong at the Soweto derby press conference
2 weeks ago

Andre de Jong makes bold Relebohile Mofokeng prediction

Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jong has made a bold prediction for the future of Relebohile Mofokeng, tipping the talented youngster to walk away with the…
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Nuno Santos in Mamelodi Sundowns colours
2 weeks ago

Sundowns issue positive injury update on Santos and Shalulile, confirm fresh blow

Mamelodi Sundowns have provided a positive injury update on talented attackers Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile after the duo missed recent action, while also…
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Aubrey Modiba at Mamelodi Sundowns
3 weeks ago

‘I don’t even know how I got MOTM’: Aubrey Modiba

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba was brutally honest about winning the Man of the Match award against Stellenbosch FC, admitting he was surprised to…
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Orlando Pirates loanee Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Stellenbosch FC against Mamelodi Sundowns
3 weeks ago

Pirates loanee Mabasa denies Sundowns top spot

Mamelodi Sundowns missed the chance to reclaim the top spot in the Betway Premiership after being held to a 1-1 draw by Stellenbosch FC at Loftus Versfeld…
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Cape Town City FC in the second division
3 weeks ago

CT City suffer blow in title race as Kruger close in on automatic promotion

Cape Town City FC have suffered another setback in the chase for promotion to the Betway Premiership next season after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Kruger…
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