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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Soccer journalism | English
Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge side XI
2 months ago

Why Chiefs loaned out their brightest DDC talents in the January transfer

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Vela Khumalo has explained Amakhosi's decision to loan out multiple of their brightest DDC talents in the…
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Coach Joel Masutha during his stint at Black Leopards
2 months ago

Joel Masutha finds new home

Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees FC have roped in well-travelled gaffer Joel Masutha as the club's new head coach. Masutha joins the…
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AmaZulu FC DDC head coach Kurt Lentjies and his assistant coach Thabo Mngomeni
2 months ago

Kurt Lentjies opens up on his working relationship with Thabo Mngomeni 

AmaZulu FC DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Kurt Lentjies has opened up on his working relationship with former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend…
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Gabriela Salgado in Banyana Banyana colours
2 months ago

Salgado reflects on seven months of healing after career-threatening injury

After seven months of physical and mental hurdles, Banyana Banyana’s Gabriela Salgado has reflected on her difficult journey back from an injury that nearly…
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Gabriela Salgado stretched off the field after leg injury.
2 months ago

Desiree Ellis reacts to Gabriela Salgado’s comeback after horrific injury setback

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has reacted to Gabriela Salgado's emotional return to the pitch, marking the end of a long road to recovery after a…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Stellenbosch FC
2 months ago

Gavin Hunt explains Tshegofatso Mabasa’s absence in Magesi tie 

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has provided clarity on the absence of striker Tshegofatso Mabasa following his side’s 1-1 draw against Magesi FC on…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players in the field of play
2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns discover Champions League quarter-final opponents

Mamelodi Sundowns’ path to CAF Champions League glory has been mapped out following the 2025/26 quarter-final draw in Cairo on Tuesday. Masandawana…
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Malibongwe Khoza in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
2 months ago

Malibongwe Khoza drops to DDC; Sundowns coach explains why

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Tiro van Rooyen has shed light on why senior team defender Malibongwe Khoza featured for the reserve…
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SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side Free Agents FC
2 months ago

ABC Motsepe wrap: Free Agents drop points as Young Pirates close the gap

Free Agents FC dropped crucial points this weekend following a 1-1 draw against TUT. The stalemate allowed Young Pirates FC to turn up the heat in the SAFA…
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Coach Vela Khumalo in charge of Kaizer Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge side
2 months ago

Chiefs slump to back-to-back DDC losses, Vela Khumalo pinpoints the problem

Coach Vela Khumalo has pinpointed Kaizer Chiefs' problem after the side suffered their second consecutive defeat in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC], falling…
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Coach Humphrey Mlwane during his stint with The Bees FC
2 months ago

Former Chiefs midfielder Mlwane reveals his mandate at Eswatini side

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has disclosed his primary mandate following his appointment as head coach of Eswatini outfit Tabankulu Celtic…
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Kaizer Chiefs players
2 months ago

What Kaizer Chiefs must fix after heartbreaking CAF Confed exit

The curtains have closed on Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup campaign, and former Bafana Bafana international Sibusiso Vilakazi has identified a critical…
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