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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

Orlando Pirates vs La Cure Waves

Pirates youngster Derbyshire reflects on disappointing Champions League results

Orlando Pirates youngster Christian Derbyshire has reflected on the Soweto giants’ disappointing results in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions…
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Thabo Cele leaving Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs terminate Thabo Cele’s contract

In a move first reported by FARPost, Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with Thabo Cele by mutual agreement, freeing the highly-rated midfielder to…
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Lehlohonolo Seema at Siwelele

Siwelele FC sack Lehlohonolo Seema after dismal start to the season

Siwelele FC have announced the sacking of their head coach, Lehlohonolo Seema, following a dismal start to the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. Seema has…
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Newly signed Mamelodi Sundowns right back Deano Van Rooyen

Miguel Cardoso lifts lid on Sundowns’ Deano Van Rooyen move

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has lifted the lid on the club's acquisition of former Orlando Pirates defender Deano Van Rooyen. Cardoso…
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Deano Van Rooyen at Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns announce Deano Van Rooyen signing

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of former Orlando Pirates right-back Deano Van Rooyen to beef up their defence for the 2026/27 season. Van…
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Khulumani Ndamane at Mamelodi Sundowns training

Ndamane explains what makes Arrows tough test for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khulumani Ndamane has explained what makes Golden Arrows a tough test as the two sides face off in the Betway Premiership on…
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Zitha Kwinika at Kaizer Chiefs

‘It’s possible’: Kwinika speaks on Chiefs’ chance of winning the league

Kaizer Chiefs defender Zitha Kwinika has spoken out on Amakhosi’s chances of winning the Betway Premiership title in the 2026/27 season, stating that "it is…
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Mpho Padime at Orlando Pirates

Mpho Padime and Bennet Mokoena headline Raymond Mdaka’s U-20 squad

South Africa U-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has named his final squad as Amajita gear up for the upcoming CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs

‘Chiefs will be there for sure’: Miguel Cardoso weighs in on Betway Premiership title race

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso believes Kaizer Chiefs will be right in the thick of the Betway Premiership title race alongside the Brazilians…
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Pitso Mosimane at Bafana Bafana

Pitso Mosimane outlines Bafana Bafana squad plans ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has outlined his squad selection strategy ahead of the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, which…
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Fernando Da Cruz with Kaizer Chiefs

‘I’m not a magician’ – Da Cruz responds to Bobby Motaung’s Chiefs trophy demands

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has opened up about the club's trophy ambitions following bold expectations set by football manager Bobby Motaung,…
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Pitso Mosimane at SAFA House

Fernando Da Cruz gives verdict on Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana return

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has given his take on Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana head coach, succeeding Hugo Broos following the Belgian's…
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