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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

Ernst Middendorp at Kaizer Chiefs

‘Kaizer Chiefs is a monster’: Middendorp opens up on Amakhosi challenges

Ernst Middendorp has provided a candid look into the complexities of coaching Kaizer Chiefs, describing the club as a "monster" demanding a unique approach,…
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Miguel Reisinho at Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns leapfrog Pirates in title race with win over Orbit

Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed top spot in the Betway Premiership, moving three points clear of Orlando Pirates after a 2-0 victory against Orbit College FC on…
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Bandile Shandu at Orlando Pirates training

Shandu gives bizarre response on his contract situation at Pirates

Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has stirred the pot regarding his future at the club, providing a bizarre response when questioned about his current…
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Kruger United in Motsepe Foundation Championship

Kruger take pole position in NFD title race, Leopards winless in 10 games

Kruger United have taken pole position in the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race after playing to a 1-1 draw against Leicesterford City FC on…
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Casric and Milford march into the Nedbank Cup semis

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars have caused a major upset after defeating AmaZulu FC 2-1 in the quarter-final of the Nedbank Cup at Moses…
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Kaizer Motaung Jr at Kaizer Chiefs

Motaung Jr addresses future as Chiefs sporting director

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has responded to a question about whether he would consider stepping down amid the club's ongoing…
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Eric Tinkler in the Nedbank Cup press conference

Eric Tinkler explains challenges of facing NFD teams in Nedbank Cup

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has explained why it's difficult to face Motsepe Foundation Championship teams in the Nedbank Cup. Babina Noko is…
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Jamil Benouahi at AS FAR

Marumo Gallants turn to ex-AS FAR coach to fight relegation

FARPost has learnt that Marumo Gallants are on the verge of appointing former AS FAR coach Jamil Benouahi. The move comes as Bahlabane Ba Ntwa ramp up their…
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Miguel Cardoso at Loftus Versfeld

Cardoso and Mngqithi echo same sentiment on VAR implementation

Miguel Cardoso and Manqoba Mngqithi echoed the same sentiment regarding the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee [VAR] following Mamelodi Sundowns’…
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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi speaking to the media

Why Mngqithi endorses Sundowns over Pirates in Betway Prem title race

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns remain in the driving seat to clinch the Betway Premiership title, despite a…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Richards Bay FC

Richards Bay hand Chiefs third successive league defeat

Richards Bay FC handed Kaizer Chiefs their third successive league defeat after claiming a narrow 1-0 victory in a Betway Premiership clash at a sold-out…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership

Orbit College reject Sundowns’ postponement request

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed that Orbit College FC rejected the club's request to postpone their upcoming Betway Premiership…
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