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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 goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla

Mandla Ncikazi’s verdict on Siyabonga Dladla’s debut performance

Orlando Pirates' interim coach, Mandla Ncikazi, shared his thoughts on the debut performance of goalkeeper Siyabonga 'Ederson' Dladla. Dladla was promoted to…
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Denis Onyango at training at Mamelodi Sundowns

Denis Onyango makes major revelation about his Sundowns future

Mamelodi Sundowns veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango has made a major revelation about his future with the Brazilians. Onyango opened up about his future…
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Mohau Nkota in action for Orlando Pirates against SuperSport United

Nkota gives Ncikazi first win as Pirates interim coach

A strike from Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota sealed a crucial 1-0 Betway Premiership victory for the Buccaneers against SuperSport United on Tuesday…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi at Orlando Pirates

Pirates trigger two-year option on Nkosinathi Sibisi’s contract

Orlando Pirates have triggered a two-year option on the contract of one of their key defenders, Nkosinathi Sibisi, as they prepare for the new 2025/26 Betway…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi during a training session

Nabi’s claim: ‘Africa has been calling’ amid Chiefs departure talk

Nasreddine Nabi has addressed the Kaizer Chiefs exit rumours, declaring, "Africa has been calling," as interest in his services emerges amidst speculation of…
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Jody February at Mamelodi Sundowns

Agent confirms Sundowns’ decision on future of Jody February

Prosport International CEO Mike Makaab has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns have made a decision to retain the services of goalkeeper Jody February beyond…
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Gabadinho Mhango at Marumo Gallants

Gabadinho Mhango set to leave Gallants

Ex-Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows star Gabadinho Mhango is set to leave Marumo Gallants at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. The…
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Eric Tinkler with Sekhukhune United

Eric Tinkler makes bold claim about Kaizer Chiefs

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has made a bold claim about Kaizer Chiefs and their position in the Betway Premiership log standings. Amakhosi have…
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Durban City FC in the NFD

Durban City’s promotion party put on hold, CT Spurs get relegated

Durban City FC's automatic promotion to the Betway Premiership has been put on hold due to a pending PSL case, while Cape Town Spurs were relegated from the…
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Nditsheni Nemasisi at JDR Stars

JDR Stars boss keen on securing Pirates players on loan

In a bid to strengthen their squad for next season, JDR Stars boss Nditsheni Nemasisi has revealed the possibility of approaching Orlando Pirates for loan…
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Sipho Chaine at Orlando Pirates

Ncikazi explains surprise Chaine substitution at half-time

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has explained his surprise decision to substitute goalkeeper Sipho Chaine at half-time. The first-choice goalie,…
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Mandla Ncikazi at Orlando Pirates

‘It’s disappointing’: Ncikazi on his first match in charge of Pirates

Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi has spoken out about the disappointing draw in his first match in charge of the Soweto giants. Pirates played to…
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