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

Bathusi Aubaas in TS Galaxy colours
3 years ago

Broos explains what Aubaas has that Mokoena and Co. don’t have

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the qualities that make Bathusi Aubaas stand out from the rest of SA midfielders, including PSL Footballer of the…
DStv Premiership logo
3 years ago

‘PSL formal football is not taking SA anywhere’

DStv ekasi Champ of Champs tournament director Bheki Zondo has boldly claimed that PSL football has a European influence, explaining why that approach is…
Thembinkosi Lorch during a training session
3 years ago

Pirates respond to Lorch conviction

Orlando Pirates have broken their silence after star player Thembinkosi Lorch was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend Fundiswa Mathithibala. The…
Percy Tau celebrating a goal with his Al Ahly teammate
3 years ago

Tau roars as Al Ahly seal victory in Champions League final first-leg

Percy Tau continued his sparking form as he played a key role as Al Ahly edged Wydad Casablanca 2-1 in the CAF Champions League final first-leg on Sunday…
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro controlling a training session
3 years ago

Riveiro on what European football is ‘missing’ that SA is doing right

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has outlined what SA football authorities are doing right that Europeans are lacking. Riveiro, who joined Pirates on…
Teboho Mokoena with the DStv Premiership trophy
3 years ago

The overseas star Teboho Mokoena models his game around

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Teboho Mokoena has named the overseas star he models elements of his game around. Mokoena, among the top players on the African…
Bambanani Mbane in action for Sundowns Ladies
3 years ago

Sundowns’ Bambanani Mbane cries foul

Bambanani Mbane was left to reflect on a number of displeasing issues as Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Thunderbirds…
Andile Jali in action
3 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm Andile Jali exit

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed via a statement that they have parted ways with midfielder Andile Jali. "The contract between Mamelodi Sundowns and Andile…
Miguel Timm of Orlando Pirates during a training session
3 years ago

Miguel Timm makes Manyisa admission amid comparison

In not so many words, Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has said he is flattered by comparisons to Oupa Manyisa while making an admission about the…
Jose Riveiro and Thembinkosi Lorch during a league game
3 years ago

Jose Riveiro on Lorch’s availability for Nedbank Cup final

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has spoken out about Thembinkosi Lorch's availability for the club's Nedbank Cup final. Riveiro's troops will take on…
Miguel Timm in action for Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

Timm explains why Pirates are closing gap on Sundowns

Miguel Timm is convinced Orlando Pirates are closing the gap on Mamelodi Sundowns, revealing what the Soweto giants have been doing right. Pirates have been…
Khama Billiat in action for Kaizer Chiefs
3 years ago

Chiefs coach explains Billiat’s early substitution

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has explained the reason behind Khama Billiat's early substitution against Cape Town City on Saturday. Billiat made his…