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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

Steve Barker and his technical team

How Barker and Vellios are driving Stellenbosch’s success

Stellenbosch FC's DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach, Evangelos Vellios, has explained what makes his working relationship with Steve Barker tick while…
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Waylon Renecke unveiled by FC Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen sign SA youth international

FC Copenhagen have confirmed the signing of SA youth international Waylon Renecke from Norwich City FC in England. The former Amajimbos' talented defender,…
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MTN8 semi-final clash between Stellenbosch and Mamelodi Sundowns

Stellenbosch FC set MTN8 final date with Orlando Pirates

Stellenbosch FC have set up an MTN8 final date against Orlando Pirates following their 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the tournament's second-leg…
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Shandre Campbell in action for Club NXT

Shandre Campbell scores his first goal in Belgian First Division B

SA left-winger Shandre Campbell scored his first goal in the Belgian First Division B for Club NXT following their 2-2 draw with Patro Eisden last night.…
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Ashley Cupido and Mervin Boji

Vellios reveals what really happened in the Cupido-Boji transfer

Stellenbosch FC's DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Evangelos Vellios has revealed what happened behind the scenes in the Ashley Cupido-Mervin Boji's…
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Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi

Kagisho Dikgacoi set for Arrows return after cutting ties with Phezulu FC

Former Bafana Bafana international Kagisho Dikgacoi has cut ties with Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side Phezulu FC and is poised to rejoin Golden Arrows.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Stellenbosch FC

Stellenbosch stun Sundowns in MTN8 semi-final first-leg tie

Stellenbosch FC secured an important 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the first-leg of the MTN8 semi-final tie at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday…
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Mwape Musonda in Black Leopards colours

Musonda guarantees more goals for Leopards, guns for top goalscorer

Black Leopards frontman Mwape Musonda has guaranteed more goals for Lidoda Duvha as he aims to be the top goalscorer in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.…
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Olaoleng Mokgosi against Baroka FC

Orbit College coach defends ‘fat’ captain

Orbit College FC coach Pogiso Makhoye has come to the defence of his captain, Olaoleng Mokgosi, who other clubs often underestimate due to his perceived…
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Coach Owen Da Gama on the bench

Limpopo club appoint Owen Da Gama as new head coach

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Vondwe XI Bullets have appointed Owen Da Gama as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. The amateur outfit…
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Stellenbosch FC XI

Stellenbosch thrash Nsingizini to progress to Confed Cup next round

Stellenbosch FC have progressed to the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after thrashing Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-0 in the second leg of the…
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Mwape Musonda in action for Black Leopards

Mwape Musonda comments on his reunion with Leopards

Black Leopards' all-time top goalscorer, Mwape Musonda, has commented on his reunion with Lidoda Duvha for the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship…
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