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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

Tshepho Mashiloane with Orlando Pirates

Eric Tinkler reveals reasons for Mashiloane loan from Pirates

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has revealed the reasons behind the loan signing of Orlando Pirates defender Tshepho Mashiloane. Babina Noko…
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Kegan Johannes with Mamelodi Sundowns

Seema breaks silence on failed Kegan Johannes move

Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has broken his silence on the failed transfer move for Mamelodi Sundowns defender Kegan Johannes. Johannes looked…
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Masindi Nemtajela in action at Orlando Pirates

Pirates coach gives candid assessment of Masindi Nemtajela

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared a candid assessment of Masindi Nemtajela after the midfielder's stellar performance in a recent league…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa with Orlando Pirates in pitch inspection

Ouaddou reacts to Tshegofatso Mabasa’s major milestone at Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has weighed in on Tshegofatso Mabasa's major milestone—reaching his 50th goal for the club—by revealing a…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates against Siwelele

Pirates issue injury update on Rele Mofokeng

Orlando Pirates have issued an update on the injury of Relebohile Mofokeng after the highly-rated winger missed the club's most recent game, which was in the…
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Yanela Mbuthuma at Orlando Pirates

Ouaddou delivers verdict on Mbuthuma after Champions League brace

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a verdict on Yanela Mbuthuma after the striker netted a brace in the CAF Champions League against…
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Samkelo Zwane with Siwelele FC

Mike Makaab explains Samkelo Zwane’s loan move to Siwelele

Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has clarified the reasoning behind the recent decision to facilitate a loan move for Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Samkelo…
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Cedric Kaze in Kaizer Chiefs colours

Cedric Kaze addresses Chiefs’ scoring issues

Kaizer Chiefs second assistant coach Cedric Kaze has addressed the club's goal-scoring issues after advancing to the second preliminary round of the CAF…
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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler

‘They don’t play pretty football’: Tinkler reacts to first league defeat

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has reacted to his club's first Betway Premiership defeat to Polokwane City FC on Saturday night. Babina Noko…
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Etiosa Ighodaro at Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs coach sets timeline for Etiosa Ighodaro debut

Kaizer Chiefs second assistant coach Cedric Kaze has provided an injury update and timeline for Etiosa Ighodaro’s long-awaited debut at the Soweto giants.…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Kabuscorp at FNB Stadium

Chiefs advance in CAF Confederation Cup

Kaizer Chiefs have secured a place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Kabuscorp SCP 5-4 on penalties at FNB Stadium…
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Tshepang Moremi in celebratory mood

Moremi and Mbuthuma’s braces sink Lioli

Tshepang Moremi and Yanela Mbuthuma both scored braces to help Orlando Pirates progress to the next round of the CAF Champions League following their 4-0 win…
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