Tokelo Mokhesi
Tokelo Mokhesi: The Analytical Voice of Southern African Football
Tokelo Martin Mokhesi is a distinguished sports journalist known for his incisive analysis and comprehensive coverage of African football. With a career rooted in deep tactical understanding and narrative storytelling, Mokhesi has established himself as a prominent voice in the South African media landscape, currently delivering high-level reportage for the Mail & Guardian and having built a significant body of work with FARPost.
Mokhesi’s journalism is defined by its scope and analytical rigour. He is a specialist in continental showpieces, recently providing on-the-ground coverage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. His reporting goes beyond match statistics, delving into the “fine margins” and “visceral intensity” that define Southern African rivalries, such as the high-stakes clashes between Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe. His ability to track the tactical evolution of national teams—most notably documenting Hugo Broos’ transformation of the South African squad—has earned him respect among tactical purists and casual fans alike.
Beyond the men’s game, Mokhesi has been a champion for women’s football. During his tenure with FARPost, he was instrumental in tracking South African female footballers plying their trade abroad, shining a spotlight on stars like Letago Madiba and Rachel Sebati in European leagues. His dedication to these “untold stories” highlights his commitment to a holistic view of the sport.
His work has received international acknowledgement, including recognition by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), where he was listed among the top African participants for the prestigious AIPS Sport Media Awards. Whether dissecting the dominance of Mamelodi Sundowns or the heartbreak of knockout football, Mokhesi writes with a clarity and passion that places him at the forefront of the next generation of African sports storytellers
