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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

Patrick Maswanganyi in action for Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership

Why Farouk Khan is against Maswanganyi-Zwane comparison

The Stars of Africa Academy director Farouk Khan has explained why he is against the comparison between Themba Zwane and Patrick Maswanganyi. Maswanganyi has…
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Roger De Sa with Liverpool star Mohammed Salah

‘PSL players see no point in going to Europe’: Roger De Sa

Experienced coach Roger De Sa has explained why players in the PSL see no point in moving to European clubs. The former Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits…
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Katleho Maphathe in action for Cape Town Spurs

Soweto club that showed interest in Katleho Maphathe

Following his exit from Richards Bay FC, a Soweto club expressed interest in Katleho Maphathe before he signed with Cape Town Spurs. Maphathe parted ways…
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Hugo Broos addressing the media

‘That’s the problem with South African football’: – Hugo Broos

Following Bafana Bafana's recent disappointing draw against Andorra, head coach Hugo Broos has pinpointed a specific area he believes hinders South African…
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Thabang Sibanyoni alongside his AmaTuks teammates

The only reason Sundowns loanee Sibanyoni will sign permanent contract with AmaTuks

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Thabang Sibanyoni has disclosed the only reason that will make him sign a permanent contract with AmaTuks. Sibanyoni joined the…
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Thabang Sibanyoni during his stint at SuperSport United

Loaned striker Thabang Sibanyoni makes emotional plea to Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns on-loan striker Thabang Sibanyoni has made a plea to his parent club following his impressive form. Sibanyoni is on a season-long loan at…
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Lyle Foster in action for Bafana Bafana

Broos gives timeline for Lyle Foster’s possible return to Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given a timeline on the possible return of Burnley FC striker Lyle Foster to the national team set-up. Broos' charges…
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Sead Ramovic on the touch line for TS Galaxy

Why Parker expects Sead Ramovic to grow beyond TS Galaxy

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana attacker Bernard Parker has explained why he expects TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic to grow beyond the club. Ramovic has…
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Roger De Sa on the touch line during his stint at Qatar assistant coach

Roger De Sa discusses next coaching challenge

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Roger De Sa has discussed his next coaching challenge as he looks to return to the touchline. De Sa has vast experience of…
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Thembinkosi Lorch in action in the Nedbank Cup for Mamelodi Sundowns

Thembinkosi Lorch fires Sundowns into Nedbank Cup quarter-finals

Thembinkosi Lorch netted two late goals against Maritzburg United to fire Mamelodi Sundowns into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals on Sunday evening. Lorch…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Orlando Pirates

Jose Riveiro delivers verdict on Tshegofatso Mabasa

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has delivered his verdict on the in-form striker Tshegofatso Mabasa. The goal-poacher scored a brace when Pirates…
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Grant Margeman in action for SuperSport United

Grant Margeman leaves door open for switch to big three

SuperSport United midfielder Grant Margeman has left the door open for a high-profile move to any of the big three teams in SA football. Margeman has been a…
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