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The SA Football Association (Safa) has joined millions of South Africans to mourn former newspaper editor and sports writer Sello Rabothata, who passed away at his home in the East Rand on Wednesday.
He was 68.
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Rabothata is one of the three Sowetan sports journalists, together with the then sports editor Molefi Mika and the late S’Busiso Mseleku (also a former City Press sports editor), who coined the name Bafana Bafana when South Africa was readmitted into Fifa in the early 1990s.
In paying tribute to "Bra See", as Rabothata was affectionately called, Safa president Danny Jordaan said:
Jordaan added:
"He left behind a rich legacy and would love to see the current crop of journalists carrying his mantle going forward. To his family, friends and associates, we join you in mourning this giant of South African journalism.
"May his soul rest in peace."
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Rabothata’s passing came just a few weeks after the launch of the book on former Safa president, Solomon “Stix” Morewa, which he wrote with some contributions from various former colleagues and friends.
Statement:
— SANEF (@SAEditorsForum) November 16, 2023
16 November 2023
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) mourns the sad passing of veteran sports editor and author, Sello Rabothata. He was 68.
The book, titled Solomon Morewa: The Rise & Fall, was launched in Melrose, Johannesburg, last month.
“Let’s honour our legends and everyone else who left a footprint in their different fields.” - Sello Rabothata, author of Solomon ‘Stix’ Morewa: Rise and Fall
— Tromps Mothowagae ?????? (@DanieMothowagae) October 4, 2023
The event was graced by some of the first Bafana coaches after South Africa’s readmission to international sport - Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala, Augusto Palacios and Ephraim Shakes Mashaba.
Additional source: www.safa.net
