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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

Brandon Petersen with Kaizer Chiefs

Brandon Petersen explains how Chiefs plan to neutralise Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has explained the tactical approach Amakhosi will employ to nullify the threat of cross-town rivals Orlando Pirates in…
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Relebohile Mofokeng after scoring at Orlando Pirates

Pitso Mosimane joins debate on Rele Mofokeng’s best position

Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has joined the debate over Relebohile Mofokeng’s best position, delivering a verdict on where…
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Andre de Jong at the Soweto derby press conference

Andre de Jong makes bold Relebohile Mofokeng prediction

Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jong has made a bold prediction for the future of Relebohile Mofokeng, tipping the talented youngster to walk away with the…
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Nuno Santos in Mamelodi Sundowns colours

Sundowns issue positive injury update on Santos and Shalulile, confirm fresh blow

Mamelodi Sundowns have provided a positive injury update on talented attackers Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile after the duo missed recent action, while also…
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Aubrey Modiba at Mamelodi Sundowns

‘I don’t even know how I got MOTM’: Aubrey Modiba

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba was brutally honest about winning the Man of the Match award against Stellenbosch FC, admitting he was surprised to…
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Orlando Pirates loanee Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Stellenbosch FC against Mamelodi Sundowns

Pirates loanee Mabasa denies Sundowns top spot

Mamelodi Sundowns missed the chance to reclaim the top spot in the Betway Premiership after being held to a 1-1 draw by Stellenbosch FC at Loftus Versfeld…
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Cape Town City FC in the second division

CT City suffer blow in title race as Kruger close in on automatic promotion

Cape Town City FC have suffered another setback in the chase for promotion to the Betway Premiership next season after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Kruger…
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Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis at Orlando Pirates

Appollis opens up on deadly combination with Mofokeng at Pirates

Orlando Pirates star Oswin Appollis has opened up on his deadly combination with highly-rated attacker Relebohile Mofokeng as the Buccaneers chase the Betway…
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Orlando Pirates celebrating at Orlando Amstel Arena

Arthur Zwane: Why Orlando Pirates are the gold standard of SA football

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane has detailed why he believes title-chasing Orlando Pirates currently set the gold standard as the best team in South…
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Lebone Seema at Orlando Pirates

Sukazi makes bold Bafana case for Pirates defender Lebone Seema

TS Galaxy president Tim Sukazi has made a strong case for Lebone Seema, explaining why the Orlando Pirates defender deserves a chance in the Bafana Bafana…
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Orlando Pirates walking in to the pitch

Ncikazi provides injury update on Pirates ahead of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has provided an update on the club's injuries ahead of the highly anticipated Soweto Derby clash against…
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Reeve Frosler at Kaizer Chiefs

Reeve Frosler reflects on his injury layoff at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs right-back Reeve Frosler has reflected on his injury layoff, revealing how he found a positive in the setback. Frosler made his return to…
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