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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

Mduduzi Shabalala in action for Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto derby

Nabi defends Mdu Shabalala: ‘I don’t want people to attack him’

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has thrown his weight behind Mduduzi Shabalala following the younger's recent display in the Soweto Derby, urging…
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Wandile Duba in action for Kaizer Chiefs

Nabi’s honest take on Duba’s absence in Soweto Derby loss

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has given his honest take on Wandile Duba's absence from the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.…
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Cape Town Spurs in action against AmaTuks

CT Spurs’ relegation threat deepens, title race intensifies

Cape Town Spurs' relegation threat took a turn for the worse after suffering a defeat against AmaTuks, while the title race in the Motsepe Foundation…
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Nasreddine Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs

‘I’m not nervous’: Nabi after Soweto Derby loss

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has reflected on the Soweto Derby loss against Orlando Pirates, revealing the one thing he's not' nervous' about. On…
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Nasreddine Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs

Yusuf Maart explains why Nabi needs more time at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has explained why head coach Nasreddine Nabi needs more time to rebuild the Soweto giants and recapture their past…
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Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates

Riveiro reveals reason behind early Pirates exit announcement

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has shed light on the club's decision to announce his impending departure well in advance. The Soweto giants…
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Nasreddine Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs

‘Big clubs get ill, they never die’: Nabi on Chiefs’ challenges

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has shed light on the Amakhosi's challenges, stating that 'big clubs get ill but they don't die'. Nabi's first…
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Yusuf Maart at Kaizer Chiefs

‘I’ll accept that…’ Maart on Chiefs contract situation

With the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season nearing its end, Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has addressed his contract situation with the Soweto giants.…
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Keletso Makgalwa in action for Sekhukhune United against Orlando Pirates

‘You can’t keep a good man down’: Keletso Makgalwa

Sekhukhune United in-form winger Keletso Makgalwa has reflected on his rise in the Betway Premiership, stating that "you can't keep a good man down". The…
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Sekhukhune United in action against Orlando Pirates

Sekhukhune United dent Pirates’ title hopes

Sekhukhune United pulled off a massive 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night, denting the Soweto giants' Betway Premiership…
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Rulani Mokwena and Mohamed Rayhi at Wydad Casablanca

Wydad star pays emotional tribute to Mokwena after coaching decision

Wydad Casablanca star Mohamed Rayhi has paid an emotional tribute to the head coach Rulani Mokwena following the recent decision on the future of the SA…
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Fiston Mayele at Pyramids FC

‘Mayele will win treble with Chiefs’: Gavin Hunt

Former SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has spoken out regarding the transfer speculation surrounding Fiston Mayele and Kaizer Chiefs, stating his belief…
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