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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

Oswin Appollis in Polokwane City FC colours

Oswin Appollis likely to remain at Polokwane City, confirms his agent

Oswin Appollis' agent, Lance Davids, has confirmed that the Bafana Bafana international will likely remain at Polokwane City FC despite interest from several…
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Orlando Pirates winger Katlego Otladisa during the club's training session

Katlego Otladisa’s agent sheds light on Arrows links

Orlando Pirates attacker Katlego Otladisa's agent, Nimrod Mbhalati, has provided an update on the recent speculation linking his client to a potential loan…
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Orlando Pirates FC

Pirates legend offers insights on club’s transfer priorities

With the transfer window set to close at midnight on Friday, an Orlando Pirates legend has offered his insights on whether the club still needs to fill any…
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Sipho Mbule of Mamelodi Sundowns

Seema speaks out on Sipho Mbule’s Sekhukhune United links

Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has addressed the recent speculation linking midfielder Sipho Mbule to a potential move to the Betway Premiership…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United

Sundowns claim Tshwane Derby bragging rights

In a Tshwane Derby full of quality and excitement, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated SuperSport United 2-0 in their opening match of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership…
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Inacio Miguel in Kaizer Chiefs colours

Inacio Miguel on why Angolan players are joining PSL clubs in numbers

Kaizer Chiefs' recent acquisition, Inacio Miguel, has revealed the reasons behind the growing trend of Angolan players joining PSL clubs. Three weeks ago,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba

Aubrey Modiba on facing his former club

Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba has opened up about facing his former club, SuperSport United, in a Betway Premiership Tshwane Derby encounter on…
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Al Ahly forward Percy Tau and his teammate

Percy Tau strikes twice for Al Ahly on his return to action

Bafana Bafana frontman Percy Tau scored a brace on his return to action for Al Ahly when the Egyptian giants defeated Gor Mahia 3-0 in their first-leg of the…
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Teenage sensation Asekho Tiwani speaks out after Sundowns debut

Teenage sensation Asekho Tiwani speaks out after Sundowns debut

Teenage sensation Asekho Tiwani has shared his thoughts on his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns following the club's emphatic 4-0 victory over Mbabane Swallows in…
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Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Tshabalala

Nasreddine Nabi starts his Chiefs tenure with a win over Gallants

Coach Nasreddine Nabi started his Kaizer Chiefs tenure with a 2-1 win over Marumo Gallants in their opening Betway Premiership clash at Toyota Stadium on…
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi

Manqoba Mngqithi sheds light on Sundowns’ lack of killer instinct

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has shed light on Masandawana's lack of killer instinct in front of goal ahead of their CAF Champions League…
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SuperSport United midfielder Grant Margeman

SuperSport United suffer Grant Margeman blow

SuperSport United have been dealt a blow with the injury of midfielder Grant Margeman, who is now forced to spend time on the sidelines. The Bafana Bafana…
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