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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

Abdeslam Ouaddou at Orlando Pirates

‘You can’t have one team dominating for decades’: Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on the heated Betway Premiership title race, pointing out the downside of having one team…
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Abdeslam Ouaddou and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Ouaddou outlines Pirates approach in Nedbank tie against TTM

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has outlined how his side will approach the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup against Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila. The…
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Miguel Cardoso at Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso makes damning allegations about PSL referees and club officials

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has made damning allegations about the PSL referees and club officials. Cardoso made the allegations about the…
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Mahlatse Makudubela at Siwelele

Siwelele announce acquisition of ex-Pirates winger Makudubela

Betway Premiership side Siwelele FC have announced the acquisition of ex-Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela and Moloisane Mokhele for the second…
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Etiosa Ighodaro at Kaizer Chiefs

Why Etiosa Ighodaro is missing in action for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has addressed the absence of Etiosa Ighodaro from the club's matchday squad in the past few weeks. The Nigerian forward is…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action against AmaZulu FC

Pirates pip AmaZulu to take top spot in the Betway Premiership

Orlando Pirates stormed to the summit of the Betway Premiership table after a 2-0 victory over AmaZulu FC at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday…
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Monnapule Saleng. Picture courtesy of Mamelodi Sundowns/Facebook

Cardoso provides crucial update on Saleng’s debut situation

Following the major coup of Monnapule Saleng, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has provided an update on when the talented attacker is likely to…
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Sihle Nduli with Orlando Pirates

Pirates provide injury update on Nduli and Rasebotja

Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on two midfielders, Sihle Nduli and Selaelo Rasebotja, ahead of the crucial Betway Premiership clash against…
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John Maduka at Magesi FC

Abram Nteo mum of John Maduka’s situation at Magesi

Magesi FC assistant coach Abram Nteo has taken a cautious approach in addressing the whereabouts of the club's head coach, John Maduka. Maduka was a notable…
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Cape Town City FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

CT City share spoils with Casric, Milford open three-point gap

Cape Town City FC shared the spoils with Casric Stars after playing to a goalless draw in the Motsepe Foundation Championship on Friday, while Milford FC…
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Sipho Mbule at Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou addresses Mbule and Makgopa’s absence against Magesi

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed the notable absence of Sipho Mbule and Evidence Makgopa from the club's matchday squad following…
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Orlando Pirates and Magesi in action

Pirates sink Magesi to keep pace with Sundowns

Orlando Pirates secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to move level on 32 points with…
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