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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liaison
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, specializing in breaking news, transfer dynamics, and tactical match analysis across South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial voice, bridging the gap between fast-paced matchday updates and deep-dive investigative reporting. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his journalism career in 2018 with a focus on research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost editorial team in September 2020, he has established himself as an authoritative voice in domestic football reporting, recognized for delivering exclusive reporting and tactical insights on the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. A SAFJA-accredited journalist, Mauwane was named the 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist in recognition of his consistent investigative work and comprehensive coverage of South African club football.

Mauwane Raophala

Mamelodi Sundowns feeder M Tigers team from ABC Motsepe League

Mamelodi Sundowns feeder team sold to TUT FC

TUT FC have secured the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League status of Mamelodi Sundowns feeder team M-Tigers for the 2024/25 season. TUT, who is participating in the…
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Highbury FC chairman Cameron Klopper

New PSL club show three players the exit door

New PSL side Highbury FC has shown three players the exit door just five into the new Motsepe Foundation Championship season. The three players are former…
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Gayton McKenzie with SAFA delegation

Sports Minister backs VAR implementation in SA, set to meet SAFA and PSL

SA Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie is backing the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee - VAR in the country and is set to meet…
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Thabang Monare in Bafana Bafana colours

Thabang Monare opens up on Bafana squad exclusion

Sekhukhune United midfielder Thabang Monare has opened up on his continuous exclusion from the Bafana Bafana squad. The former Orlando Pirates man has been…
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Sakhisizwe Kheswa in action

AmaTuks teenager Sakhisizwe Kheswa embarks on Slovakian adventure

AmaTuks teenage sensation Sakhisizwe Kheswa is packing his bags for Slovakia to chase his football dreams. The University of Pretoria football club [AmaTuks]…
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Betway Premiership between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns

Nasreddine Nabi suffers first defeat in Sundowns’ hands

Kaizer Chiefs' new coach, Nasreddine Nabi, tasted defeat for the first time in his tenure on Saturday afternoon. Mamelodi Sundowns handed Nabi his first loss…
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Lehlohonolo Seema and Sipho Mbule

Seema provides insight into Sipho Mbule’s first days at Sekhukhune

Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has provided insight into the club's latest acquisition, Sipho Mbule, and his first days at the camp. Mbule joined…
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Goalkeeper Richard Ofori

Richard Ofori officially joins AmaZulu FC

AmaZulu FC have confirmed the acquisition of former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, adding a formidable presence to their backline. The goal-minder…
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Tebogo Langerman in Sunrise FC colours

Why Limpopo club roped in Tebogo Langerman and Punch Masenamela

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Sunrise FC have revealed the reasons why they have roped in the former Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Tebogo Langerman and Punch…
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lesiba Nku in celebratory mood

Lesiba Nku on facing his former mentors, gives injury update

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lesiba Nku has spoken out on facing his former mentors when Masandawana take on Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership tie on…
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Mooketsi Sekola during his stint at Venda FC

Former PSL top scorer Moeketsi Sekola resurfaces at Free State side

Veteran forward Moeketsi Sekola has resurfaced at a Free State side following his departure from Venda FC before the start of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation…
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Orlando Pirates have secured the CAF Champions League group stage spot following their 1-0 win against Jwaneng Galaxy

Pirates reach Champions League group stage for the first time in five years

Orlando Pirates have clinched a place in the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time in five years after securing a 1-0 victory over Jwaneng…
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