Tokelo Mokhesi

Senior Journalist & Sub-Editor
Top 10 AIPS Sport Media Awards - 2020 | Editorial Oversight, Sub-Editing, Betway Premiership Analysis, Bafana Bafana Coverage, Research-Driven Storytelling, Football Business | English
Tokelo Mokhesi is a versatile journalist and Sub-Editor at FARPost with over six years of experience in the South African and international media landscape. Known for technical precision and research-driven storytelling, he has contributed to leading publications including Soccer Laduma (Digital & Newspaper), The Mail & Guardian, Goal.com, Women’s CricZone, and The New Age. His work earned global recognition in 2020 when he ranked in the Top 10 of the AIPS Sport Media Awards out of nearly 1,900 entries worldwide. In addition to his editorial roles, Tokelo provided coverage for the Mzansi Super League under the Central Gauteng Lions and Cricket South Africa. Combining a Diploma in Journalism with a BCom in Entrepreneurship, Tokelo specialises in editorial oversight and feature writing.

Tokelo Mokhesi

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates during the Soweto Derby
2 years ago

Ex-Pirates striker shoots down Mabasa’s ‘imaginary’ Soweto Derby claim

Retired Orlando Pirates striker Andries Sebola has shot down Tshegofatso Mabasa’s 'imaginary' claim about the Soweto Derby. The 180th chapter of the…
Itumeleng Khune and Cavin Johnson of Kaizer Chiefs during a Soweto Derby presser
2 years ago

Johnson outlines Khune’s mandate for the Soweto Derby

Building up to the blockbuster Soweto Derby, Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has outlined a special mandate for veteran shot-stopper Itumeleng…
TS Galaxy involved in an accident on their way to Mbombela to face Mamelodi Sundowns
2 years ago

TS Galaxy-Sundowns game postponed following bus accident

The much-anticipated meeting between two foes, Rulani Mokwena and Sead Ramovic, has been called off following an accident involving the TS Galaxy team bus.…
Zitha Kwinika running in action for Kaizer Chiefs
2 years ago

Why Kwinika? Johnson explains selection over Frosler, Solomons

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has shed light on his decision-making process, revealing the reasoning behind his selection of Zitha Kwinika over…
Siphamandla Hleza during his Man of the Man display against Kaizer Chiefs
2 years ago

‘He played injured’: Milford coach on goalie Hleza after Chiefs heroics

Milford FC coach and owner Xanti Pupuma has revealed that goalkeeper Siphamandla Hleza played while battling an injury to become the architect of the club’s…
Cavin Johnson gives assessment on Mfundo Vilakazi's Kaizer Chiefs debut
2 years ago

Chiefs coach Johnson gives verdict on Mfundo Vilakazi’s debut

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has given his verdict on how teenage sensation Mfundo Vilakazi performed in his first senior team appearance for…
Kaizer Chiefs players during a game
2 years ago

Why Paarl Utd coach would have preferred to play Chiefs

In the spirit of giant slaying, Paarl United [Ammar Academy] coach Edward Malunga Fiyaka has stirred the pot, explaining why he preferred facing Soweto…
Sead Ramović takes another vile swipe at Rulani Mokwena
2 years ago

Shots fired! Sead Ramović takes another vile swipe at Rulani Mokwena

Outspoken TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic has aimed another jibe at Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena, claiming that “If he can’t have a plan B, that…
Rulani Mokwena shines light on Bongani Zungu's unsung impact
2 years ago

Rulani Mokwena shines light on Bongani Zungu’s unsung impact

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has shed light on Bongani Zungu’s less visible yet crucial contributions, highlighting the midfielder’s impact beyond…
Steve Komphela at Swallows
2 years ago

‘It is illegal to enter an exit’: Komphela writes to Swallows

Steve Komphela has penned a heartfelt farewell letter to Moroka Swallows after parting ways with the club on Monday evening, stating, "It is illegal to enter…
Steve Komphela during his time at Moroka Swallows
2 years ago

Swallows and Komphela reach mutual agreement to part ways

The winds of change swept through Moroka Swallows as the club and Steve Komphela have opted for an amicable parting of ways, leaving the head coach position…
Thembinkosi Lorch in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
2 years ago

Sundowns coach Mokwena on Lorch’s debut against ex-club Pirates

Rulani Mokwena has offered his thoughts on Thembinkosi Lorch's debut for Mamelodi Sundowns in a titanic clash against his old club, Orlando Pirates, on…