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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

Bafana Bafana against Panama

‘I won’t change even if we play bad’: Broos’ bold stance on World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made a bold declaration about the squad that will be selected for the FIFA World Cup, revealing that he won't make…
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Daniel Cardoso at Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United hold talks with Cardoso over new contract

Sekhukhune United have opened talks with experienced defender Daniel Cardoso over a possible contract renewal that could keep him at the club beyond the…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in action

CAF confirm times and dates for Champions League semi-finals

CAF has confirmed the dates and times for the highly anticipated Champions League semi-finals, with Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns kicking off…
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Jose Riveiro and Sergio Almenara

Former Pirates coach joins Jose Riveiro in Sweden

Former Orlando Pirates coach Sergio Almenara has rejoined Jose Riveiro at AIK in Sweden after the duo had a successful stint with the Soweto giants in the…
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AmaZulu FC technical members

AmaZulu FC confirm the exit of two key technical team members

AmaZulu FC have confirmed the exit of two technical team members, Simo Dladla and Pedro Diaz, who will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 Betway…
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Thabiso Lebitso with Orlando Pirates

Lebitso speaks on facing stiff competition at Pirates’ right-back position

Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Lebitso has spoken out on facing stiff competition in the right-back position at Sea Robbers as the club is competing to…
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Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates

New date confirmed for Chiefs vs Pirates showdown

The Soweto Derby between Betway Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates has been rescheduled. Pirates and Chiefs were scheduled to face each…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates

Mofokeng and Cardoso clinch back-to-back PSL monthly awards

Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng and Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso have clinched back-to-back monthly awards in the PSL. Mofokeng has…
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Tapelo Xoki in Orlando Pirates colours

Tapelo Xoki provides update on his injury setback

Orlando Pirates veteran defender Tapelo Xoki has provided an update on his injury setback that kept him out of action in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa training at Orlando Pirates

Mabasa’s Pirates future: Agent sets the record straight amid uncertainty

Football agent Gary Cassisa has provided clarity on Tshegofatso Mabasa’s situation at Orlando Pirates, as speculation continues to mount over the prolific…
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Peter Shalulile in action against Orlando Pirates

Pirates urged to ‘break bank’ to sign Shalulile

Ex-Orlando Pirates attacker Lebohang Mokoena has urged his former side to break the bank and sign Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile. The Pirates'…
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Rivaldo Coetzee at Mamelodi Sundowns

Rivaldo Coetzee lands new club after Sundowns exit

Rivaldo Coetzee has agreed to a deal to join Sekhukhune United following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership…
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