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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

Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates training

Jose Riveiro reveals Pirates’ shortcomings in CT City stalemate

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has revealed his team's shortcomings following the 1-1 draw against Cape Town City FC in the MTN8 semi-final first…
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Orlando Pirates XI against SuperSport United

What are Pirates’ chances of defending MTN8 title?

Former Orlando Pirates skipper Lucky Lekgwathi has shared his thoughts on the chances of 'The Buccaneers' defending the MTN8 title under the tutelage of Jose…
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Asekho Tiwani at Mamelodi Sundowns training

Aubrey Modiba’s sound advice to Sundowns new signing Asekho Tiwani

Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba has shared sound advice with the club's new signing, Asekho Tiwani, following his big transfer move from Sekhukhune…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jabulani Shongwe at Upington City FC

Upington City FC sign former Sundowns winger

Upington City FC have completed the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Jabulani Shongwe for the 2024/25 season. The Northern Cape-based side began…
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Durban City FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Championship season begins with wins for Durban City FC and JDR Stars

The 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship season got underway with a bang as Durban City FC and JDR Stars secured victories in their opening fixtures this…
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Orlando Pirates before their CAF Champipns League tie in Orlando

Pirates hammer Disciples FC to progress to next round of CAF Champions League

Orlando Pirates have progressed to the second round of the CAF Champions League preliminary round after hammering Disciples FC from Madagascar 4-0 on Friday…
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Ntokozo Mtsweni at Sekhukhune United

AmaTuks sign ex-Sekhukhune goalkeeper to replace Edward Maova

Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks have completed the signing of ex-Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Ntokozo Mtsweni to replace Edward Maova. Following…
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Azola Tshobeni in JDR Stars colours

Why Pirates saw it fit to recall Azola Tshobeni from JDR Stars

JDR Stars boss Nditsheni Nemasisi has delivered his verdict on Orlando Pirates midfielder Azola Tshobeni, revealing why the Soweto giants saw it fit to…
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Kgomotso Mosadi in action for Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United loan out highly-rated attacker to AmaTuks

Sekhukhune United have loaned out highly-rated attacker Kgomotso Mosadi to Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks ahead of the highly-anticipated…
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Prince Nxumalo at JDR Stars

JDR Stars tie down former SuperSport United striker with new deal

JDR Stars have tied down former SuperSport United striker Prince Nxumalo with a new deal ahead of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship season. Nxumalo…
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Msani on loan at Cape Town Spurs

AmaTuks land Sundowns defender on loan

Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks have secured the services of Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Msani on loan for the 2024/25 season. The…
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Highbury FC goalkeeper Mlungisi Mazibuko

Mlungisi Mazibuko’s incredible PSL track record: Three promotions, one man

In the world of SA football, there are players whose names might not be on everyone's lips, but their contributions to the beautiful game are invaluable. One…
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