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

Donay Jansen at SuperSport United

Arendse on Chiefs loanee Jansen’s SuperSport struggles

SuperSport United assistant coach, Andre Arendse, has addressed the challenges faced by Kaizer Chiefs loanee, Donay Jansen, at the Tshwane side. The…
Christian Saile at SuperSport United

‘He has way more goals in him’: SuperSport coach on Chiefs striker

SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse has spoken glowingly about the qualities of Kaizer Chiefs striker Christian Saile, currently on loan,…
Lehlohonolo Seema at Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United show Seema exit door

Sekhukhune United have pulled the trigger and shown their head coach Lehlohonolo Seema the exit door following their defeat to Richards Bay FC. Babina Noko…
Kabelo Nkgwesa at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs reward promising talent with new contract

Kaizer Chiefs have rewarded one of their promising talents, Kabelo Nkgwesa, with a new contract after impressing in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC]. The…
Sekhukhune United in action against Richards Bay FC

Late win for Richards Bay, CT City’s misery continues

Richards Bay FC delivered a dramatic late 2-1 win over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership, while Cape Town City FC's winless streak stretched to six…
Monnapule Saleng at Orlando Pirates

Monnapule Saleng released from Bafana CHAN squad

Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng has been released from the Bafana Bafana CHAN squad after spending more than a week in camp. Saleng was called up to…
Benni McCarthy with Doctor Khumalo

Doctor Khumalo shares thoughts on Benni’s new coaching job

Kaizer Chiefs legend, Doctor Khumalo, has shared his thoughts on Benni McCarthy's new coaching job in Kenya. On Monday, 03 March 2025, the Football Kenya…
Orlando Pirates in training

Orlando Pirates provide injury update on six key players

Betway Premiership side Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on six key players as the 2024/25 season is reaching its climax. The Buccaneers have…
Lucas Ribeiro celebrating

Sundowns dominate February’s PSL Awards

Mamelodi Sundowns demonstrated their continued strength in the league, with the February monthly awards reflecting their overall dominance. Masandawana head…
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Magesi FC

Chiefs coach sheds light on Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s tactical shift

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has shed light on the altered tactical deployment of Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in their recent league game against Magesi…
Manqoba Mngqithi at Mamelodi Sundowns

Mike Makaab explains why Mngqithi chose Arrows over other offers

Prosport International CEO Mike Makaab has explained why Manqoba Mngqithi chose to join Golden Arrows despite receiving other offers. Mngqithi joined Arrows…
Cape Town Spurs in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

CT Spurs facing uphill battle to keep two highly-rated stars

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs are facing an uphill battle to retain the services of their two highly-rated stars. CT Spurs are…