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Mauwane Raophala

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

Wayde Jooste in the colours of Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Wayde Jooste bids farewell to Maritzburg United

Former Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste has bid farewell to Maritzburg United after the club was relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.…
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Sekhukhune United during the DStv Premiership encounter against AmaZulu FC
3 years ago

Sekhukhune and AmaZulu in talks over potential swap deal

Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu are in talks over a potential swap deal ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Babina Noko have been busy in the…
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Maritzburg United head coach Fadlu Davids during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season
3 years ago

Maritzburg United make decision on technical team

Maritzburg United have made a decision on their technical team after being relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Team of Choice finished 15th…
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Cape Town Spurs during the promotion/relegation playoffs
3 years ago

Cape Town Spurs tie down midfielder with new deal

Cape Town Spurs have moved swiftly to tie down one of their midfielders with a new deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. CT Spurs gained promotion to the DStv…
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Zakhele Lepasa celebrating his goal for Bafana Bafana against Morroco at FNB Stadium
3 years ago

What surprises Hugo Broos about Zakhele Lepasa

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed what surprises him about Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa. Lepasa went out on loan from Pirates to…
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Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership encounter
3 years ago

Sundowns to snap up highly-rated PSL youngster?

Mamelodi Sundowns are considering acquiring the services of a highly-rated PSL youngster ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Sundowns have proven…
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Richards Bay FC warning up during the DStv Premiership match
3 years ago

Richards Bay FC bolster squad with two more signings

Richards Bay FC have completed the signing of two more players in preparation for the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Natal Rich Boys are going guns…
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Jamie Webber in action for SuperSport United in the DStv Premiership
3 years ago

Jamie Webber’s promise to Sekhukhune United fans

Newly signed Sekhukhune United midfielder Jamie Webber has made a promise to the club supporters ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Webber was…
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Kaizer Motaung Jnr addressing the media
3 years ago

Chiefs sporting director reveals why Ngezana left the club

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr has revealed why Siyabonga Ngezana chose to leave the club ahead of the upcoming PSL season. Chiefs…
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Grant Margeman playing for SuperSport United
3 years ago

PSL side plotting Grant Margeman swoop

A DStv Premiership side is plotting to prize Grant Margeman away from Mamelodi Sundowns after a stellar loan spell with SuperSport United. The talented…
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Nasreddine Nabi holding one of the three trophies he won at Yanga. He is linked with Kaizer Chiefs
3 years ago

Yanga boss breaks silence on Kaizer Chiefs linked Nabi

Young Africans; Yanga president Hersi Ally Said has broken his silence on the club’s coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is linked to Kaizer Chiefs. SABC Sport has…
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Thabo Rakhale during his stint at Orlando Pirates
3 years ago

How Thabo Rakhale survives without a club

Former Orlando Pirates winger Thabo Rakhale has opened up about the struggle of surviving without a club since he parted company with Sekhukhune United in…
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