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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist
FARPost Most Improved Journalist - 2024 | Betway Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, South African Football, Player Transfers, Tactical Analysis, Sports Journalism, Social Media Strategy | English
Mauwane Raophala is a Senior Journalist and Social Media Liaison at FARPost, covering breaking news, transfers and match analysis across South African football, including the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. He began his journalism career in 2018, working in research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine, and joined FARPost in September 2020. He is a SAFJA-accredited journalist and was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024.

Mauwane Raophala

Elias Mokwana during his unveiling at Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs winger explains why Elias Mokwana’s signing is a good addition for Amakhosi

Former Kaizer Chiefs right-winger Mandla Masango has explained why the acquisition of Bafana Bafana international Elias Mokwana is a solid addition for…
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Teko Modise during Nedbank Cup event

Patrick Maswanganyi opens up on Teko Modise’s influence on his career

Former Orlando Pirates playmaker Patrick Maswanganyi has opened up about how club legend Teko Modise shaped his football journey, admitting that the midfield…
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Zakhele Lepasa in Siwelele FC colours

Mosoetsa gives candid assessment of Zakhele Lepasa after Chiefs clash

Siwelele FC coach Godfrey Mosoetsa has given his honest assessment of striker Zakhele Lepasa following his second-half appearance against Kaizer Chiefs in…
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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane

PSL announce Betway Premiership Award winners for September/October

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have named Orlando Pirates midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi, AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane, and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teboho…
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Carling Knockout Cup Trophy

Sundowns to clash with Chiefs in Carling Knockout semi-finals

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] has officially confirmed the semi-final fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup following a dramatic conclusion to the…
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CAF Super Cup tie between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger

USM Alger stun Sundowns to win CAF Super Cup: 5 key observations

Algerian side USM Alger secured a 3-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns to be crowned CAF Super Cup champions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday…
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Queenkay Stars FC chairlady Koketso Maria Makura

Queenkay Stars chairlady credits ex-PSL players for Nedbank Cup qualification

Queenkay Stars FC chairlady Koketso Maria Makura has credited former PSL players in her squad for guiding the team to the Nedbank Cup Last 32. The SAFA North…
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Kaizer Chiefs players during the Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium

Why Mandla Masango views Kaizer Chiefs as Carling Knockout underdogs

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Mandla Masango has explained why he believes Amakhosi are the underdogs in the Carling Knockout Cup ahead of their quarter-final…
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Ntsako Mathebula during Marumo Gallants' training session

Details emerge on Ntsako Mathebula’s move to Marumo Gallants

Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants have bolstered their squad with the acquisition of promising midfielder Ntsako Mathebula following his release from…
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Sekhukhune United players lining up for a team picture

Mandla Masango: How Sekhukhune United can stun Orlando Pirates

Former PSL winger Mandla Masango has outlined how Sekhukhune United can pull off an upset against Orlando Pirates when the two sides clash in the Carling…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Siyanda Ndlovu showing off his Carling Knockout Cup Man of the Match award

Pitso Mosimane explains Siyanda Ndlovu’s Bafana Bafana call-up

Bafana Bafana mentor Pitso Mosimane has explained his decision to hand Mamelodi Sundowns winger Siyanda Ndlovu a national team call-up ahead of South…
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Bafana Bafana players lining up for a team picture

Mosimane names Bafana’s final squad for AFCON qualifiers against Kenya

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has trimmed his provisional squad down to the final list of players set to battle Kenya in back-to-back 2027 Africa…
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