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 and Durban City FC
4 weeks ago

Modiba reacts to Pirates title setback and makes final day wish

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba has reacted to the Betway Premiership title setback experienced by rivals Orlando Pirates, who dropped crucial…
Cape Town City FC against Leicesterford City FC
4 weeks ago

Cape Town City and Milford book promotional playoff spots

Cape Town City FC and Milford FC booked their spots in the PSL Promotional/Relegation playoffs on a dramatic final day of the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation…
Simphiwe Selepe at Orlando Pirates
4 weeks ago

Ouaddou reveals thinking behind surprise Selepe start in Durban City stalemate

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained the surprise decision to include Simphiwe Selepe in the starting line-up during the clash against…
Glody Lilepo with Kaizer Chiefs in pitch inspection
4 weeks ago

Kaze reacts to Lilepo’s ‘unfortunate’ celebration red card

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has addressed Glody Lilepo’s disappointing red card against AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, following…
Glody Lilepo in Kaizer Chiefs colours
4 weeks ago

Lilepo the hero as 10-man Kaizer Chiefs battle past AmaZulu

Kaizer Chiefs claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AmaZulu FC in the Betway Premiership at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon, with…
Orlando Pirates in action with Magesi FC
4 weeks ago

Nodada gives fascinating take on title deciding clash with Pirates

Durban City FC midfielder Thabo Nodada has given a fascinating take on the Betway Premiership title deciding clash with Orlando Pirates on Saturday…
Brayan Leon with Mamelodi Sundowns
4 weeks ago

‘He’s like Ibrahimovic’: Jayden Adams on Sundowns star

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has likened the club's January transfer window signing Brayan Leon to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, pointing out their key…
Ayabulela Maxwele at Golden Arrows
4 weeks ago

Makaab confirms interest in Arrows talent amid Pirates rumours

Prosport International agent Mike Makaab has confirmed interest in the services of Golden Arrows star Ayabulela Maxwele amid rumours linking the midfielder…
Andre de Jong in Orlando Pirates colours
1 month ago

Pirates star omitted from New Zealand World Cup squad

Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jong has been omitted from the New Zealand squad for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. New Zealand announced the…
Kobamelo Kodisang at Stellenbosch FC
1 month ago

Will Kobamelo Kodisang return to Sundowns? Agent sheds light

Prosport International agent Mike Makaab has shed light on Kobamelo Kodisang’s future at Mamelodi Sundowns as his loan deal at Stellenbosch FC expires next…
TS Galaxy in action against Mamelodi Sundowns
1 month ago

TS Galaxy upset Sundowns to hand Pirates upper hand in the title race

TS Galaxy defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 in the Betway Premiership at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to hand Orlando Pirates the upper hand in the title…
Orlando Pirates in action against Orbit College
1 month ago

Orbit College clarifies home venue confusion for Pirates clash

North West-based Orbit College FC have cleared the air regarding the confusion over their home venue for the crucial and final Betway Premiership clash this…