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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

Keletso Makgalwa in action at Sekhukhune United

Tinkler reveals Sekhukhune’s plan for Makgalwa amid growing interest

Amid growing interest in the services of Keletso Makgalwa, Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler has revealed how the club plans to handle the future of the…
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Orlando Pirates in Orlando Stadium

Orlando Pirates secure another major sponsorship

Orlando Pirates have secured another major sponsorship, announcing Amstel Lager as their official beer partner - a move the club described as "a refreshing…
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Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs in the league

PSL confirm venue change for Chiefs vs Stellenbosch clash

With a few days left before the start of the new Betway Premiership season, PSL has confirmed the venue change for the clash between Stellenbosch FC and…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa. Picture courtesy of Orlando Pirates/X

Pirates’ Ouaddou explains Mabasa and Makgopa’s absence

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained why Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa missed the opening match of the 2025/26 season. Pirates…
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Etiosa Ighodaro in action at AmaZulu FC

Nabi provides update on Etiosa Ighodaro signing

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has provided an update on the Amakhosi's pursuit of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Etiosa Ighodaro. The Soweto giants…
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Rivaldo Coetzee at Sundowns

Mike Makaab addresses Coetzee’s links to Simba

Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has addressed the rumours linking former Mamelodi Sundowns star Rivaldo Coetzee with a move to Simba SC. The…
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Thembinkosi Lorch at Mamelodi Sundowns

Lorch’s Sundowns future: Cardoso speaks out

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has weighed in on whether talented attacker Thembinkosi Lorch has a future with the Brazilians. The Tshwane…
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Oswin Appollis in action for Orlando Pirates

‘We need to discipline him’: Pirates coach shares thoughts on Appollis

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on Oswin Appollis following the Bafana Bafana international's impressive debut for the…
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Peter Shalulile and Lucas Ribeiro Costa at Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso’s stance on Ribeiro, Shalulile & Mudau situation at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed the ongoing situations concerning key players Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Peter Shalulile, and Khuliso…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in action against Richards Bay FC in the MTN8

Sundowns book MTN8 semi-final spot with win over Richards Bay

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked a spot in the MTN8 semi-final with a dominant win 4-0 over Richards Bay FC in the quarter-final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in…
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Thabang Matuludi with Polokwane City FC

Polokwane City coach issues Matuludi update

Polokwane City FC head coach Phuti Mohafe has issued an update on talented defender Thabang Matuludi following his long absence from competitive football.…
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Fawaaz Basadien at Mamelodi Sundowns

Ramagalela’s take on Basadien’s Sundowns move

Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Rodney Ramagalela has shared his thoughts on the acquisition of Bafana Bafana international Fawaaz Basadien by Masandawana…
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