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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

Phakamani Mahlambi during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns

Phakamani Mahlambi spotted in Gauteng with PSL side

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly star Phakamani Mahlambi has been spotted in Gauteng training with PSL side TS Galaxy. The Rockets are preparing for a…
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Gift Links with Aarhus CF

Johnson offers words of encouragement to Gift Links amid Broos criticism

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has offered words of encouragement to Gift Links following Hugo Broos' declaration that the winger is "not good…
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Jose Riveiro with Al Ahly at training

‘I wasn’t happy about that’: Jose Riveiro on Al Ahly

Former Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up on his decision to leave the Buccaneers for a project in North Africa, revealing one…
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Orlando Pirates in a training session

‘We don’t complain’; Ncikazi on unusual Carling Cup preparations

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has shed light on the club’s unusual preparations for the Carling Knockout Cup final against Marumo…
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Sipho Mbule at Bafana Bafana

Mike Makaab reveals his ‘only prayer’ for Sipho Mbule

Veteran football agent Mike Makaab has revealed his ‘only prayer’ for Orlando Pirates midfield maestro Sipho Mbule following the player's impressive form at…
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Neo Maema at Simba SC

Neo Maema breaks silence on choosing Simba over Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Neo Maema has broken his silence on choosing a transfer move to Simba SC over the Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs. The attacking…
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Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo at Marumo Gallants

Ndlondlo opens up on his new position at Marumo Gallants

Marumo Gallants' talented midfielder Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo has opened up on his new position at the club following his impressive start to the current…
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Amajimbos at the FIFA World Cup

Japan dump Amajimbos out of World Cup

Amajimbos crashed out of the 2025 Under-17 FIFA World Cup after suffering a heartbreaking 3-0 defeat against Japan at the Aspire Pitch 3 in Doha, on Saturday…
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Mandla Ncikazi with Orlando Pirates

Ncikazi’s candid take: What it’s like working with Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has given a candid take on his working relationship with the club's head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou. The former…
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Oswin Appollis in action for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns

Agent details how Pirates edged Sundowns and Chiefs to Appollis signature

Football agent Lance Davids has detailed how Orlando Pirates edged rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns to the signature of Oswin Appollis. The…
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Kabelo Dlamini at Orlando Pirates

Why Mokwena sees Kabelo Dlamini as option for Bafana Bafana

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has given a candid assessment on why Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini could be an option for Bafana Bafana. This…
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Thembinkosi Lorch with Wydad Casablanca

Rulani Mokwena weighs in on Lorch’s Bafana exclusion

MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has weighed in on the exclusion of Thembinkosi Lorch from the Bafana Bafana squad, despite the highly rated attacker's…
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