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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior Soccer Journalist
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 Soccer Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, transfers and tactical match analysis, and interviewing coaches and players across South African football. He was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024, and in 2025 he was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year award by the South African Football Journalists Association.

Tshepo Rabothe

Siyethemba Sithebe in action for Richards Bay FC

Why Sithebe chose Richards Bay FC over two other Betway Premiership clubs

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe has explained why he chose to sign with Richards Bay FC over two other Betway Premiership clubs. Sithebe…
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Hugo Broos with Percy Tau during training

‘He asked me not to call him’: Broos on Percy Tau’s absence from Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained the absence of Percy Tau from his squad and revelead that the Al Ahly attacker requested to be left out. Tau has…
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Khuliso Mudau and Teboho Mokoena at Bafana Bafana

Bafana coach Broos on Mokoena and Mudau’s situation at Sundowns

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has offered his insights on the current situation faced by Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau at Mamelodi Sundowns, where both…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville this month.

Broos names Bafana’s final squad to face Congo in AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville this month. The final 23-man squad…
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Siyethemba Sithebe in Kaizer Chiefs

Sithebe opens up on conversation with Motaung Jr before leaving Chiefs

Richards Bay FC midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe has opened on the conversation he had with Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr before his exit…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship side JDR Stars are eyeing a loan move for Orlando Pirates midfielder Azola Tshobeni.

JDR Stars eyeing loan move for Pirates midfielder

Motsepe Foundation Championship side JDR Stars are eyeing a loan move for Orlando Pirates midfielder Azola Tshobeni. Tshobeni is seemingly not on the plans…
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Ex-AmaZulu FC coach Pablo Franco Martin

Franco Martin’s first words after AmaZulu FC’s departure

Coach Pablo Franco Martin has spoken for the first time following his departure at KZN side AmaZulu FC two days ago. The Spanish mentor was shown the exit…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sammy Seabi to rejoin Polokwane City

Sammy Seabi in advanced talks to rejoin Polokwane City FC

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sammy Seabi is in advanced talks to rejoin Polokwane City FC on a free transfer for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership…
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Jose Riveiro during Betway Premiership Launch

Pirates legend’s take: Can Riveiro deliver the league title?

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi has weighed in on whether coach Jose Riveiro is capable of winning the league title, having won four domestic cups in…
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Cape Town Spurs' first defeat in Motsepe Foundation Championship

Durban City FC hand CT Spurs first defeat, Casric Stars go top of the table

Durban City FC handed Cape Town Spurs their first defeat in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after beating them 1-0 at the Chatsworth Stadium in KZN on…
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Tiklas Thutlwa in Sekhukhune United colours

Update on Tiklas Thutlwa’s recovery after horrific leg injury

Tiklas Thutlwa's agent, Thabiso Thobane, has provided the latest update on his client following his horrific leg injury in January of this year. Thutlwa…
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Nasreddine Nabi of Kaizer Chiefs reveals big transfer window plans

Nabi reveals big January transfer window plans for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has revealed plans for the Soweto giants to strengthen the squad in the upcoming January transfer window. The…
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