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

Kwanele Kopo at Chippa United

Kwanele Kopo shares more datails on his departure at Chippa

Former Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo has shed light on his surprising exit from the club, revealing more details on what led to his departure. Kopo…
Chippa United travelling to a match

Why PSL cancelled Chippa United and Royal AM match

Following Chippa United's announcement that their Betway Premiership match against Royal AM had been postponed, new details have emerged regarding the PSL's…
Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Luvuyo Phewa at AmaZulu FC

Why Sundowns loanee Phewa is yet to feature for AmaZulu FC

Football agent Mike Makaab has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Luvuyo Phewa is yet to feature for AmaZulu FC. The attacking midfielder joined AmaZulu…
Chippa United in the dressing room

Chippa United left in the dark: PSL postpone match without consultation

Chippa United have expressed deep disappointment after the PSL unilaterally postponed their upcoming Betway Premiership fixture without prior consultation.…
Bandile Shandu at Orlando Pirates training

Mike Makaab reveals Pirates’ stance on Shandu’s future

With the January transfer window now open, Prosport International CEO Mike Makaab has revealed Orlando Pirates' stance on the future of Bandile Shandu. The…
Nasreddine Nabi at Kaizer Chiefs

‘We’re looking at different profiles’: Nabi on Chiefs’ transfer window plans

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has disclosed that his club is looking at different profiles to beef up the squad in the 2025 January transfer…
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro

‘There’s still a lot of things to do’: Riveiro after Stade d’Abidjan victory

Despite climbing up the CAF Champions League Group C table following Orlando Pirates' 3-0 victory over Stade d'Abidjan, coach Jose Riveiro maintains that…
Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze

‘I don’t know if it’s a curse…’: Chipezeze on Magesi struggles

Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze has expressed his views on the challenges his team has been experiencing since winning the Carling Knockout Cup. Dikwena…
Mduduzi Shabalala in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Chippa United

Mdu Shabalala’s individual brilliance seal victory for Chiefs against Chippa

Mduduzi Shabalala's individual brilliance sealed a 1-0 victory for Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership against Chippa United on Sunday evening in Durban.…
Ronnie Gabriel at Richards Bay FC

‘We dont have ready-made stars like Ribeiro’- Richards Bay coach

Richards Bay FC interim coach Ronnie Gabriel has given an assessment of his squad, stressing that they 'don't have ready-made stars' like Mamelodi Sundowns…
Sekhukhune United in action against Marumo Gallants

Sekhukhune compound Gallants’ problems, SuperSport and Stellies share the spoils

Sekhukhune United compounded Marumo Gallants' difficulties with a victory, while SuperSport United and Stellenbosch FC battled to a draw in the Betway…
VAR in implementation by SAFA

Former SAFA CEO speaks on challenges faced by PSL in VAR implementation

Former SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble has spoken out on the challenges faced by the PSL in implementing the Video Assistant Referee [VAR]. The calls for…