Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse is a FIFA-accredited soccer agent. She rose to prominence as the only female FIFA agent in South Africa in 2009. She worked in a male-dominated industry to become one of the best soccer agents in Africa. Her story is an inspiration to many as she became a football agent at just 21 years old.
Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse’s profile summary
- Full Name: Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa
- Current Residence: Sandton, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Ethnicity: Black
- Religion: Christian
- Sexuality: Straight
Karabo was born and raised in Soweto
She was born in Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa. She was raised in Soweto, where she attended school.
Karabo’s father, Ruby Mathang worked as the MMC of Economic Development for the City of Johannesburg. At a young age Karabo watched football matches with her father. This was when she fell in love with the sports.
Karabo Mathang attended the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), a public research university in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations.
She returned to the same university in 2014 and enrolled for a Bachelor of Law.
Her love for football led her to sports management
Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse debuted her career when she was 13. She did small jobs in retail and radio. At that age, she did not decide on what she wanted to become, not even dreaming of football agency.
After establishing P Management, Karabo began coaching clinics to accumulate money. At 21, she became a SAFA and FIFA-accredited soccer agent, making it easier for her to represent soccer players.
P Management handles player contracts and negotiates terms with soccer clubs in South Africa. The company has represented many top players, including:
- Justin Shonga of Zambia
- Tendai Ndoro from Zimbabwe
- Amanda Dlamini, who is South African.
As of 2023, P Management represents:
- Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates
- Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs
- Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates
- Cassius Mailula of Mamelodi Sundowns FC
- Somila Ntsundwana of Richards Bay FC.
The company is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
In 2014, Karabo Mathang enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws. She went to work for the Bowmans Law Firm in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, as an associate in 2020.
She would later start her company, Tshabuse Law, in 2021. Tshabuse Law is a boutique law firm that specializes in mediation, litigation, corporate commercial, employment, and sports law.
Karabo Mathang is married with two children
Karabo Mathang is married and has two children. She was married to Josy Tshabuse.
The couple first met around 2007 when she studied at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The duo loved football and watched it over the weekends at the university.
Karabo and Josy formed P Management. After working together and becoming business partners, they finally ended up as husband and wife.