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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

CAF Confederation Cup tie between Kaizer Chiefs and Red Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs vs Red Arrows: How Amakhosi can bounce back

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has provided key insights into how the Soweto giants can overturn their 1-0 deficit against Zambian outfit…
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Lyema Dopolo in action for Namibian side African Stars

What Lyema Dopolo makes of Orlando Pirates’ attacking trio

South African-born defender Lyema Dopolo has offered his assessment of Orlando Pirates’ attacking trio of Yanela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, and Gamphani…
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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou during the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup draw

PSL confirm dates and venues for Carling Knockout Cup Last 16

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have officially announced the dates and venues for the Last 16 fixtures of the 2026 Carling Knockout Cup. In a statement…
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Lazola Maku officially unveiled by Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns secure signing of SA youth international Lazola Maku

Mamelodi Sundowns have bolstered their squad with the acquisition of South African youth international Lazola Maku on a free transfer. Masandawana announced…
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Senegal national team lifting the AFCON title

CAS to rule on Senegal’s AFCON title appeal next month

The Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] has confirmed that the final ruling regarding Senegal's appeal against the Confederation of African Football [CAF]…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi during Bafana Bafana's training session

Jordaan hails Mbokazi’s return as a ‘good problem’ for Mosimane

South African Football Association [SAFA] president Danny Jordaan has hailed defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s return from injury as a "good problem" for Bafana…
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CAF Confederation Cup tie between Durban City FC and AS Port Louis 2000

Durban City close in on CAF Confederation group stages

Durban City FC are now one match away from reaching the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup following their 3-1 victory over Mauritian side AS Port…
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Lerumo Lions FC players during water break

Lerumo Lions eye Betway Premiership leap in second NFD season

Lerumo Lions FC coach Tshepo Maphari is targeting a leap into the Betway Premiership in the club’s second Motsepe Foundation Championship season, with…
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Deon Hotto in Orlando Pirates colours

‘Hotto is my right-hand man’: Ouaddou explains bench decision

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou described Deon Hotto as his “right-hand man” while explaining why the experienced Namibian stayed on the bench during…
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Orlando Pirates players during their training session at Rand Stadium

Tlou Segolela warns Pirates over ‘tricky’ African Stars clash

Former Orlando Pirates winger Tlou Segolela has weighed in on the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg encounter between the Buccaneers…
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Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto

Orlando Amstel Arena to host Bafana’s AFCON qualifier clash against Kenya

SAFA have confirmed that the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto will host the first leg of Bafana Bafana’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]…
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Bulelani Sigomoshe during Orlando Pirates' pitch inspection at Orlando Amstel Arena

Sebelebele injury blow: Segolela breaks down why Bulelani Sigomoshe can fill the void

Former Orlando Pirates speedy winger Tlou Segolela has weighed in on whether Kamogelo Sebelebele’s recent injury will open the door for the Buccaneers’ new…
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