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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

Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrating a goal scored against Kaizer Chiefs

‘Ribeiro is a dream to every coach’ – Nasreddine Nabi

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has admitted that Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa is a player any coach would love to have. Chiefs…
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Thabo Cele in Kaizer Chiefs colours

Chiefs and Pirates hit by setbacks for midweek matches

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been hit by setbacks for their crucial midweek encounters in the Betway Premiership. Chiefs are set to welcome Magesi…
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Lebo Mothiba at Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns officially announce Bafana Bafana striker’s signing

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially announced the signing of Bafana Bafana striker Lebo Mothiba for the remainder of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.…
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Manqoba Mngqithi during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns addressing the media

Manqoba Mngqithi joins new club

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has joined Golden Arrows after spending a few months on the sidelines. Mngqithi has been with a club…
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Benson Mhlongo unveiled by Cape Town Spurs

Cape Town Spurs announce Vasili Manousakis’ replacement

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs FC have announced Benson Mhlongo as Vasili Manousakis' replacement. Mhlongo's appointment comes a day…
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Cape Town Spurs in action against Highbury FC

CT Spurs move out relegation, Durban City return to winning ways

Cape Town Spurs moved out of the relegation zone in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after claiming a hard-fought victory over Highbury FC, while Durban…
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Lucas Ribeiro Costa celebrating for Mamelodi Sundowns against Kaizer Chiefs

Ribeiro’s stunning goal helps Sundowns edge Chiefs

Lucas Ribeiro Costa scored a stunning goal to help Mamelodi Sundowns edge Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in the Betway Premiership on Saturday. The in-form forward took…
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Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Casablanca

‘Wydad is the best team in Africa’-Rulani Mokwena

Following Wydad Casablanca's goalless draw against RS Berkane in the Botola Pro on Friday night, Rulani Mokwena has declared that his side is the 'best' club…
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JDR Stars head coach and club chairman Nditsheni Nemasisi

JDR Stars sign ‘Onyango’-inspired goalkeeper, Phoku

Tebatso Phoku, a goalkeeper whose potential has drawn comparisons to Mamelodi Sundowns' Denis Onyango, has penned a deal with Motsepe Foundation Championship…
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Former Leruma United coach Mpho Maleka

How Mpho Maleka rejuvenated ex-Baroka and Swallows striker’s career

Ex-Baroka FC and Moroka Swallows striker Naeem Amoojee has explained how coach Mpho Maleka rejuvenated his football career following his return to the…
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Miguel Cardoso at Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso addresses Sundowns’ ‘favourites’ tag for Chiefs clash

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed his troops being labelled as 'favourites' to win the highly-anticipated clash against Kaizer Chiefs.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in actin

Erasmus makes bold prediction for Sundowns and Chiefs clash

Casric Stars attacker Kermit Erasmus has made a bold prediction for the highly anticipated Betway Premiership encounter between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer…
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