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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

Marumo Gallants claim first win against Golden Arrows

Dan Malesela claims first win with Gallants, SuperSport suffer defeat against CT City

Marumo Gallants claimed their first win in the Betway Premiership under Dan Malesela after defeating AmaZulu FC 1-0 on Saturday night at the Toyota Stadium.…
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Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs

Mngqithi explains why Arthur Zwane deserves credit for Chiefs project

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why Arthur Zwane deserves credit for the Kaizer Chiefs project following a great start to the season.…
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Sammy Seabi in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Sammy Seabi part ways with Sundowns: What are his options?

Mamelodi Sundowns have reached an agreement to part ways with midfielder Sammy Seabi on a 'mutual consent' in the aftermath of struggling for game-time. The…
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Khuliso Mudau and Teboho Mokoena at Mamelodi Sundowns

‘Sundowns has a lot of big players’- Mngqithi on Mokoena and Mudau

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has addressed the absence of Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau, revealing that the club has a lot of big players.…
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Stellenbosch FC in action against Cape Town City in the Western Cape derby

Stellenbosch FC defeat CT City in Cape derby, Chippa and Sekhukhune share spoils

Stellenbosch FC bagged the bragging rights in the Cape Derby after defeating Cape Town City 3-0 on Wednesday night at Athlone Stadium. The Winelands-based…
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Polokwane City attacker Oswin Appollis advised on how to remain in demand

Appollis advised on how to remain in demand after failed big transfer move

Polokwane City FC head coach Phuti Mohafe has offered advice to Oswin Appollis, who recently saw a high-profile transfer deal fall through. Appollis was on…
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Thabiso Kutumela at Mamelodi Sundowns

‘I was losing the love for football’: Thabiso Kutumela on Sundowns stay

Richards Bay FC attacker Thabiso Kutumela has candidly discussed his time at Mamelodi Sundowns, revealing that he began to lose his passion for football…
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Oswin Appollis in action for Polokwane City

Behind the scenes: The truth about Appollis and Velebayi’s transfers

Agent Lance Davids has revealed the behind-the-scenes reasons for the failed transfer moves of Oswin Appollis and Asanele Velebayi. Both players were highly…
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Asanele Velebayi in action for Bafana Bafana

How Velebayi’s failed move to Kaizer Chiefs could affect him

Former Cape Town Spurs FC winger Tabiso Mpame has shared his thoughts on how Asanele Velebayi's failed move to Kaizer Chiefs could affect him. The PSL…
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AmaTuks in action with Upington City

AmaTuks drop points, Baroka claim second successive win

AmaTuks dropped points after playing to a goalless against Upington City FC in matchday four of the Motsepe Foundation Championship at the Mxolisi Dicky…
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Peter Shalulile in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Manqoba Mngqithi addresses Shalulile’s goal drought at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has addressed Peter Shalulile's goal drought following the club's 4-0 win against Mbabane Swallows in the CAF…
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Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli addressing the media after 1-0 defeat against Orlando Pirates

Morena Ramoreboli picks two players that give Pirates balance

Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli has picked two players that give Orlando Pirates balance following their CAF Champions League encounter at…
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