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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

George Maluleka speaks for the first time after collapsing on the field
3 years ago

George Maluleka speaks for the first time since his collapse

For the first time since his scary collapse, AmaZulu midfielder George Maluleka has released a message to the public. George Maluleka collapsed on the field…
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AmaTuks not giving up on title race
3 years ago

AmaTuks coach gives title race verdict

AmaTuks coach Tlisane Motaung has given his verdict on the Motsepe Foundation Championship title race. AmaTuks have struggled to find a consistent winning…
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Katleho Maphathe in action
3 years ago

Richards Bay FC captain Katleho Maphathe outlines plan against Pirates

Richards Bay FC captain Katleho Maphathe has outlined plans to inflict pain on Orlando Pirates when they meet in the DStv Premiership The KZN-based side,…
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Mpho Makola while at Cape Town City
3 years ago

How Mpho Makola was bizarrely axed by Cape Town City

Former Cape Town City midfielder Mpho Makola has opened up on how the club bizarrely axed him. Makola was shown the exit door at City during the January…
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Hugo Broos addressing the media
3 years ago

Hugo Broos explains the decision to bench Lyle Foster

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to bench Lyle Foster after edging Liberia 2-1 in the second leg of the AFCON qualifiers at the…
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Chairman of AmaZulu FC Sandile Zungu
3 years ago

Sandile Zungu hints at more departures at AmaZulu FC

AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has not ruled out further departures from the club this season. Sandile Zungu has hinted that Lehlohonolo Majoro, Ramahlwe…
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Orlando Pirates players
3 years ago

Former Pirates star giving 10 percent of his earnings to needy 

As if to follow the biblical principle of the tithe, a former Orlando Pirates star is giving 10 percent of his income to the needy. The tithe, a term from…
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Mpumi Nyandeni receiving the SAFJA Award
3 years ago

Mpumi Nyandeni crowned 2022 SAFJA Footballer of the Year

Newly signed TS Galaxy midfielder Nompumelelo 'Mpumi' Nyandeni affirmed her position as one of the best talents of her generation when she was crowned SAFJA…
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Luc Eymael during his time in SA
3 years ago

Transfer ban looms for Yanga over Luc Eymael’s compensation

Tanzania giants Young Africans face a FIFA transfer ban after failing to pay Belgian coach Luc Eymael’s compensation for unfair dismissal. The former Free…
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Sundowns celebrating
3 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns humiliate Al Ahly to retain top spot in CAF CL

Mamelodi Sundowns turned on a dominant performance to beat visiting Al Ahly 5-2 at the Loftus Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The win saw Sundowns retain to…
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Dan Maleseal on the touchline during a Marumo Gallants game
3 years ago

Dan Malesela’s frustration is growing at Marumo Gallants

Dan Malesela is growing frustrated with being sidelined at Marumo Gallants after a poor run of form in 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. Malesela was placed…
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3 years ago

What Justin Shonga thinks Fortune Makaringe should do to play at Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Justin Shonga has shared some advice on how Fortune Makaringe can have a change of fortune in order to enjoy regular game…
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