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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

Zakhele Lepasa in action for Orlando Pirates

No goal since September 2023: Riveiro share thoughts on Lepasa’s goal drought

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shared his thoughts on the goal drought of striker Zakhele Lepasa. The Bafana Bafana international last scored a…
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Desiree Ellis addressing the media

Portia Modise calls for sacking of Desiree Ellis

Following Banyana Banyana's failure to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Portia Modise has called for the sacking of head coach Desiree Ellis.…
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Rulani Mokwena during a training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium

‘We have a lot of luck’: Rulani Mokwena on referees’ decisions

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has admitted that his charges have been lucky to see some of the referees' decisions go in their favour. Sundowns…
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Thabang Sibanyoni in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

REVEALED! Will AmaTuks duo face parent club Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup?

AmaTuks head coach Tlisane Motaung has revealed whether the Mamelodi Sundowns duo at the club will be eligible to face their parent club in the Nedbank Cup…
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Terrence Dzvukamanja speaks on what he loves about Gavin Hunt

‘That’s what I love about Gavin Hunt’: Terrence Dzvukamanja

SuperSport United attacker Terrence Dzvukamanja has opened up on his relationship with the club's head coach Gavin Hunt and revealed what he loves about the…
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Sekhukhune United during a Nedbank Cup match

Sekhukhune United set to take bold approach in transfer market

DStv Premiership side Sekhukhune United is set to take a new bold approach in the transfer market for the upcoming season. Sekhukhune are fresh from a…
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Chippa United in action in the DStv Premiership

Chippa United at risk of losing highly-rated defender for free

With the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season edging closer to the end, Chippa United are at risk of losing one of their highly-rated defenders for free. The…
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Keletso Makgalwa at training at Upington City training

Facts about Keletso Makgalwa’s future at Upington City

Footballerz Sports Marketing director Ntobatsi Masegela has provided facts about the future of his client Keletso Makgalwa at Upington City. Makgalwa has…
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Magesi FC lead AmaTuks by a single point in the chase for automatic promotion

AmaTuks chase Magesi FC for automatic promotion

Motsepe Foundation Championship title contenders Magesi FC and AmaTuks have turned the chase for DStv Premiership promotion into a two-horse race. The two…
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Cavin Johnson on the touch line for Kaizer Chiefs

Cavin Johnson addresses concerning ‘position’ at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs interim Cavin Johnson coach has addressed the concerning position at the club and insisted that they will get it right soon. Chiefs suffered…
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Vuyo Mere alongside his teammate in the DStv Premiership

Vuyo Mere identifies ‘problem’ with PSL players

TS Galaxy defender Vuyo Mere has identified the 'problem' with PSL players as he continues to defy the odds in professional football. Mere who turned 40 in…
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Rulani Mokwena during a CAF Champions League game

Yanga’s disallowed goal: Rulani Mokwena reacts to Gamondi’s remarks

In the wake of a controversial disallowed goal call in the CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has addressed the strong remarks made…
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