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. Specializing in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognized 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

Glody Lilepo with Kaizer Chiefs in pitch inspection
1 week ago

Kaze reacts to Lilepo’s ‘unfortunate’ celebration red card

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has addressed Glody Lilepo’s disappointing red card against AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, following…
Glody Lilepo in Kaizer Chiefs colours
1 week ago

Lilepo the hero as 10-man Kaizer Chiefs battle past AmaZulu

Kaizer Chiefs claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon, with…
Orlando Pirates in action with Magesi FC
1 week ago

Nodada gives fascinating take on title deciding clash with Pirates

Durban City FC midfielder Thabo Nodada has given a fascinating take on the Betway Premiership title deciding clash with Orlando Pirates on Saturday…
Brayan Leon with Mamelodi Sundowns
1 week ago

‘He’s like Ibrahimovic’: Jayden Adams on Sundowns star

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has likened the club's January transfer window signing Brayan Leon to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, pointing out their key…
Ayabulela Maxwele at Golden Arrows
1 week ago

Makaab confirms interest in Arrows talent amid Pirates rumours

Prosport International agent Mike Makaab has confirmed interest in the services of Golden Arrows star Ayabulela Maxwele amid rumours linking the midfielder…
Andre de Jong in Orlando Pirates colours
1 week ago

Pirates star omitted from New Zealand World Cup squad

Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jong has been omitted from the New Zealand squad for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand announced the…
Kobamelo Kodisang at Stellenbosch FC
2 weeks ago

Will Kobamelo Kodisang return to Sundowns? Agent sheds light

Prosport International agent Mike Makaab has shed light on Kobamelo Kodisang’s future at Mamelodi Sundowns as his loan deal at Stellenbosch FC expires next…
TS Galaxy in action against Mamelodi Sundowns
2 weeks ago

TS Galaxy upset Sundowns to hand Pirates upper hand in the title race

TS Galaxy defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 in the Betway Premiership at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to hand Orlando Pirates the upper hand in the title…
Orlando Pirates in action against Orbit College
2 weeks ago

Orbit College clarifies home venue confusion for Pirates clash

North West-based Orbit College FC have cleared the air regarding the confusion over their home venue for the crucial and final Betway Premiership clash this…
Orlando Pirates DDC side
2 weeks ago

Krieling outlines next step for Pirates DDC stars after title win

Orlando Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge coach Roscoe Krieling has outlined the next step for his players after they clinched their maiden league title this…
Tshegofatso Mabasa in Orlando Pirates
2 weeks ago

Mabasa attracts interest from Rulani Mokwena’s Al-Ittihad

Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa is attracting interest from Libyan giants Al-Ittihad SC in what could be a reunion with highly-rated South African…
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido during a warm-up
2 weeks ago

Sundowns issue update on availability of Cupido and Morena for CAF final

Mamelodi Sundowns have issued an injury update on the availability of Keanu Cupido and Thapelo Morena for the much-anticipated two-legged CAF Champions…