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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 in action against TS Galaxy

Pirates begin life without Riveiro with draw against TS Galaxy

Orlando Pirates began life without head coach Jose Riveiro with a 1-1 draw against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Saturday at Orlando Stadium in…
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Miguel Timm at Orlando Pirates

Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm attracts interest from PSL club

Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has attracted interest from a PSL club as he reaches the end of his contract with the Buccaneers. Timm has struggled…
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Sekhukhune United at training

Sekhukhune United to battle Chiefs without key attacker

Sekhukhune United are set to face Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday without one of their key…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship

PSL delays NFD trophy handover amid Durban City and JDR saga

The PSL has announced a delay in the trophy handover for the Motsepe Foundation Championship winners amidst the ongoing saga involving Durban City FC and JDR…
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Andile Jali in Chippa United colours

Latest on Andile Jali’s future at Chippa United

Chippa United midfielder Andile Jali has been the subject of speculation in the past few weeks, and his future will be decided at the end of the 2024/25…
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Carlos Nodar Paz at Orlando Pirates

Pirates set to lose another key technical member after Riveiro’s exit

Orlando Pirates are set to lose another key member of their technical team following the exit of head coach Jose Riveiro. Pirates bid farewell to Riveiro on…
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Rulani Mokwena during his time at Orlando Pirates

What makes Rulani the ‘perfect fit’ for Pirates? Fadlu Davids explains

Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids has explained why Rulani Mokwena is the 'perfect fit' for the coaching job at Orlando Pirates. Pirates are searching for a…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Golden Arrows in Jose Riveiro's last match

Pirates give Jose Riveiro perfect send off with victory over Arrows

Orlando Pirates marked the end of an era for their head coach, Jose Riveiro, with a resounding 3-0 victory over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership on…
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Bruce Bvuma in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium

Bvuma’s candid reflection on Nedbank Cup final exclusion

Kaizer Chiefs' first-choice goalkeeper, Bruce Bvuma, has opened up on his exclusion from the matchday squad in the recent Nedbank Cup final, offering his…
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George Matlou at Kaizer Chiefs

George Matlou speaks out on his future at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou has spoken out on his future, indicating whether he desires to continue his career with the Soweto giants or explore…
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Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates

Jose Riveiro linked with new club after early Pirates exit

Following Orlando Pirates' announcement that Jose Riveiro will leave the Soweto giants before the conclusion of his contract, the Spanish coach has been…
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Cedric Kaze and Nasreddine Nabi of Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Motaung Jr responds to Nabi’s exit rumours

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has responded to the rumours that head coach Nasreddine Nabi will leave Amakhosi at the end of the season.…
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