Tshepo Rabothe

Senior journalist - FARPost
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 Sports Journalist at FARPost (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in the Betway Premiership and South African football culture, he is recognised for delivering high-impact, exclusive interviews with the league’s top coaches, players, and influential industry role players. ​In 2025, Tshepo was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year by the South African Football Journalists Association. This distinction validates his technical expertise and professional authority within the competitive sports media landscape. His reporting provides critical “Information Gain” on club dynamics and industry shifts, cementing his status as a primary contributor to the South African football discourse.

Tshepo Rabothe

Kaizer Motaung Jr at Kaizer Chiefs
1 week ago

Kaizer Motaung Jr plays cards close to chest on Kaze and Ben Youssef futures

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has refused to give away much regarding the futures of assistant coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben…
Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs
1 week ago

Chippa United sink Chiefs to avoid relegation

Chippa United claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon to save their status in the Betway Premiership.…
Nkosikhona Ndaba in warm up with Orlando Pirates
1 week ago

Tso Vilakazi explains why selecting Ndaba ahead of Hotto could win Pirates the league

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has explained why the selection of Nkosikhona Ndaba ahead of Deon Hotto could deliver the Betway…
Sipho Mbule with Bafana Bafana
2 weeks ago

Gayton McKenzie’s message to Sipho Mbule after Bafana snub for World Cup

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has sent a message to Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule following his omission from the…
Mohau Nkota at Bafana Bafana
2 weeks ago

Bafana winger Mohau Nkota suffers pre-World Cup injury blow

Bafana Bafana and Al-Ettifaq FC winger Mohau Nkota has been hit by a devastating injury setback just two weeks before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
Ricardo Goss at Mamelodi Sundowns
2 weeks ago

Sundowns loanee Goss drops bold statement on his future

With the curtains falling on the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign this weekend, goalkeeper Ricardo Goss has addressed his future at parent club Mamelodi…
Keanu Cupido with Mamelodi Sundowns
2 weeks ago

Cupido opens up on his World Cup chances with Bafana

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido has opened up on his chances of making the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The centre-back has been…
Bafana Bafana at Moses Mabhida Stadium
2 weeks ago

Bafana Bafana to face Benni McCarthy in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana have discovered their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers, with Benni McCarthy's Kenya amongst the teams set to…
Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC
2 weeks ago

Modiba reacts to Pirates title setback and makes final day wish

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba has reacted to the Betway Premiership title setback experienced by rivals Orlando Pirates, who dropped crucial…
Cape Town City FC against Leicesterford City FC
2 weeks ago

Cape Town City and Milford book promotional playoff spots

Cape Town City FC and Milford FC booked their spots in the PSL Promotional/Relegation playoffs on a dramatic final day of the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation…
Simphiwe Selepe at Orlando Pirates
2 weeks ago

Ouaddou reveals thinking behind surprise Selepe start in Durban City stalemate

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the surprise decision to include Simphiwe Selepe in the starting line-up during the clash against…
Glody Lilepo with Kaizer Chiefs in pitch inspection
2 weeks ago

Kaze reacts to Lilepo’s ‘unfortunate’ celebration red card

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has addressed Glody Lilepo’s disappointing red card against AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, following…