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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

Maritzburg United v Cape Town Spurs.

CT Spurs secure DStv Prem promotion, Maritzburg relegated 

Cape Town Spurs have secured promotion to the DStv Premiership after their 0-0 draw with Maritzburg United in the PSL Promotional Playoffs at Harry Gwala…
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Upington City coach Thulani Nkosi.

Coach Thulani Nkosi drops hint about his future at Upington City 

Coach Thulani Nkosi has dropped a hint about his future as Upington City coach following the club's promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. …
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.

‘It’s a little bit annoying’: Hugo Broos on late arrivals 

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has slammed late arrivals in the national camp, insisting that it is “a little bit annoying”.  The Belgian mentor…
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Daniel Akpeyi in Kaizer Chiefs colours.

Daniel Akpeyi reveals Chiefs coaches that improved his game

Former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper Daniel Akpeyi has revealed the coaches that improved his game during his stay at the Soweto giants.  Akpeyi spent…
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Former Chippa United coach Mike Lukhubene.

Ex-Chippa United coach gunned down

Former Chippa United and Royal AM coach Mike Lukhubene was gunned down on Sunday afternoon.  It is said that Lukhubene was at the Coke Cup tournament in…
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Upington City of the Northern Cape.

Upington City crowned ABC Motsepe National Playoffs champions  

Northern Cape's Upington City won the 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs title on Sunday as they beat Orbit College of the North West 3-1 at Harry…
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Manchester City players in celebratory mood.

Manchester City beat Inter Milan to win Champions League

Manchester City have been crowned the 2023 UEFA Champions League winners after defeating Inter Milan 1-0 at Istanbul Stadium on Saturday night.  This is…
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Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker.

How SAFA president remembers Clive Barker 

SAFA president Dr. Danny Jordaan has paid tribute to the former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker, who passed on at the age of 78. The SAFA president stated…
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Umsinga United players in celebratory mood.

DAY 2: Umsinga United book Motsepe National Playoffs semifinal spot 

The hosts Umsinga United were the first team to book the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs' semifinal spot in KwaZulu-Natal.  The Day 2 fixtures produced…
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Dondol Stars co-coaches

Dondol Stars coach not feeling under pressure

Dondol Stars co-coach Vincent Rammoni says that they are ‘not feeling any pressure’ despite coming into the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs as…
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Grant Margeman during his loan stint at SuperSport United

Margeman says he has ‘unfinished business’ at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Grant Margeman has said he has 'unfinished business' with the club ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Margeman had an…
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Umsinga United in celebratory mood.

DAY 1: ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs roars to life 

The 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs officially commenced on Tuesday, 6 June at the Harry Gwala Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal. However, the nine…
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