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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

Casric Stars against Kruger United

Betway Prem promotion race: Three NFD title chasers secure vital wins

The race for automatic promotion to the Betway Premiership intensified this weekend as three of the leading title contenders—Milford FC, Hungry Lions, and…
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Wandile Duba at Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs coach Kaze explains Wandile Duba’s positional shift

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has offered a tactical breakdown of Wandile Duba’s new role following the attacker's early-season struggles at Naturena.…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa with Stellenbosch

Mabasa puts Chippa to the sword; AmaZulu steal points in Polokwane

Orlando Pirates loanee Tshegofatso Mabasa netted a brace to hand Stellenbosch FC a 2-1 win over Chippa United in the Betway Premiership, while AmaZulu FC…
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Kobamelo Kodisang at Stellenbosch FC

Hunt sheds light on Kodisang’s struggles at Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has shed light on highly-rated winger Kobamelo Kodisang’s struggles for game-time at the club. Kodisang joined Stellies…
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Sihle Nduli at Orlando Pirates

Pirates give update on Nduli & two stars ahead of Galaxy test

Orlando Pirates have issued an injury update on Sihle Nduli, Tapelo Xoki, and Selaelo Rasebotja ahead of the tough Betway Premiership test against TS Galaxy.…
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Evidence Makgopa at Bafana

‘I will not drop him’: Broos sets the record straight on Makgopa

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has set the record straight on the selection of Evidence Makgopa, stating that he will not drop the striker until he…
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Nasreddine Nabi with Kaizer Chiefs

Dove breaks downs what makes Nabi special, likens him to McCarthy

Edmilson Dove has spoken publicly about former Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi, outlining the specific habits and standards he believes distinguished his…
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Mohau Nkota at Al-Ettifaq FC

Broos weighs in on Nkota’s situation as Al-Ettifaq future remains uncertain

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on Mohau Nkota’s situation, as the attacker faces an uncertain future at Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ettifaq…
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Sipho Chaine at Orlando Pirates

Broos explains omission of Sipho Chaine from Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the omission of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine from his final squad for two friendlies against…
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Rulani Mokwena in MC Alger training

Mokwena explains decision to leave MC Alger for Al-Ittihad

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates coach Rulani Mokwena has explained his decision to leave MC Alger for a new project in Libya with Al-Ittihad.…
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Therlo Moosa at Cape Town City FC

Ex-Betway Prem strikers tussling for NFD golden boot accolade

Former Betway Premiership strikers Therlo Moosa, Bethuel Muzeu, and Jaedin Rhodes are among attackers tussling for the Motsepe Foundation Championship Golden…
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Zuko Mdunyelwa at Mamelodi Sundowns

Cardoso assesses Mdunyelwa’s showing in the absence of Mudau and Morena

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an assessment of Zuko Mdunyelwa’s performance in the absence of Khuliso Mudau and Thapelo Morena…
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