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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

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns

Teko Modise explains why Pirates-Sundowns is a title decider

Former Bafana Bafana star Teko Modise has explained why he believes that the mouth-watering clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates on Wednesday…
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Jody February at Mamelodi Sundowns

Jody February pens new deal at Sundowns: Contract details confirmed

FARPost has been informed that Mamelodi Sundowns have tied down goalkeeper Jody February to a new deal that will keep him at the club beyond the 2025/26…
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Marumo Gallants at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium

Marumo Gallants forced to move home matches to Gauteng

Embattled Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants have been ‘temporarily’ forced to move their home matches from the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium to a new…
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Olisa Ndah training with Orlando Pirates

Stellenbosch agree deal in principle to sign Olisa Ndah

Betway Premiership side have agreed a deal in principle to sign former Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah on a free transfer, FARPost has been informed.…
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Makhehlene Makhaula in action for Orlando

Makhehlene Makhaula: ‘It’s sad seeing Sundowns win the league’

Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula has made a major admission regarding Mamelodi Sundowns' dominance in the Betway Premiership—a reign that has…
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Andre de Jong in action for Orlando Pirates

Pirates’ Andre de Jong gives clarity on his best position

Orlando Pirates’ new recruit Andre de Jong has clarified the confusion around his best position, revealing where he feels most comfortable on the pitch. The…
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Black Leopards in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Leopards at risk of relegation; Kruger boost title ambitions

Black Leopards are at risk of relegation from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to the ABC Motsepe League after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Gomora…
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Rulani Mokwena at Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Rulani Mokwena hits out at ‘disrespectful’ Sundowns bench

Rulani Mokwena has slammed Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso for "disrespectful" conduct and a "clear provocation" following his side’s CAF Champions…
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Yanela Mbuthuma in action for Orlando Pirates against Marumo Gallants

Pirates sink Gallants to pull six points ahead of Sundowns

Orlando Pirates extended their lead at the summit of the Betway Premiership table to six points after claiming a 3-0 victory over Marumo Gallants on Saturday…
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Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef

Will Chiefs keep Kaze and Ben Youssef? Bobby Motaung responds

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has spoken out on whether the Soweto giants will keep co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef beyond the…
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Rulani Mokwena in MC Alger training

Rulani Mokwena responds to allegations of spying on Sundowns

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has responded to the allegations that he has been spying on his former team, Mamelodi Sundowns, to gain inside intel ahead…
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Grant Kekaka at Mamelodi Sundowns

Grant Kekaka addresses noise around Sundowns camp

As Mamelodi Sundowns navigate a turbulent period, defender Grant Kekana has addressed the growing scrutiny and 'noise' surrounding the club’s recent internal…
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