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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

Siphamandla Ncanana at Durban City FC

Watch: Siphamandla Ncanana clears the air on ‘Pirates is just a name’ comments

Durban City FC defender Siphamandla Ncanana has set the record straight regarding his controversial remarks about Orlando Pirates, where he described the…
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Given Msimango at Stellenbosch FC

Given Msimango opens up on his switch from Chiefs to Stellenbosch

Given Msimango has opened up about his move from Kaizer Chiefs to Stellenbosch FC ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. Msimango moved to Stellies…
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Glody Lilepo at Al Ahly Benghazi

Libyan giants unveil former Chiefs star Glody Lilepo

Libyan powerhouse Al Ahly Benghazi have officially completed the marquee signing of former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Glody Lilepo ahead of the 2026/27 season.…
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Hugo Broos' last day at Bafana Bafana

Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou reacts to Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana exit

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared his thoughts on the departure of Hugo Broos from his position as Bafana Bafana head coach. Ouaddou…
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Langelihle Phili at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs announce the exciting arrival of Langelihle Phili

Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the arrival of Stellenbosch FC star Langelihle Phili, beefing up their squad for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership…
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Orlando Pirates at training before facing Milford FC

Ouaddou gives blunt take on Pirates squad size: ‘I can manage 30 players’

Following Orlando Pirates’ 2-0 victory over Milford FC on the opening day of the Betway Premiership, Abdeslam Ouaddou has given a fascinating take on the…
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Cemran Dansin at Orlando Pirates

‘We have to be careful’: Ouaddou issues reality check to Dansin

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has issued a reality check to talented midfielder Cemran Dansin despite his Match-of-the-Match performance in the…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt speaking to the media

Hunt explains why Stellenbosch opted against signing Happy Mashiane

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has explained why his club opted against signing former Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane, after the left-back…
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Neo Rapoo at Orlando Pirates

Abdeslam Ouaddou tips new Orlando Pirates signing Neo Rapoo for Bafana Bafana stardom

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has tipped new signing Neo Rapoo for a bright Bafana Bafana future—even before the young defender has made his…
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Sebastian Pedersen in action

Ouaddou issues update on new Pirates striker Pedersen ahead of season opener

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has clarified whether newly signed Norwegian forward Sebastian Pedersen will feature in their Betway Premiership…
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Olwethu Makhanya at Philadelphia

Philadelphia announce Olwethu Makhanya’s transfer to Rangers

Philadelphia Union have announced the transfer move of Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya from the Major League Soccer [MLS] to Scottish giants Rangers…
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Matome Mmolai at Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hails scouting team after unearthing Matome Mmolai

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised the club's scouting department for unearthing promising midfielder Matome Mmolai. The Buccaneers…
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