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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist
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, covering breaking news, transfers and match analysis across South African football, including the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. He began his journalism career in 2018, working in research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine, and joined FARPost in September 2020. He is a SAFJA-accredited journalist and was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024.

Mauwane Raophala

Rebecca Joy Adams in Herkimer College Women’s Soccer colours

Rebecca Joy Adams explains her North American move

South African footballer Rebecca Joy Adams has explained her decision to return back to North America, joining Herkimer College Women’s Soccer team in New…
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Camren Dansin in Orlando Pirates colours

Pirates coach weighs in on Dansin-Mokobodi partnership

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has offered a candid assessment of the midfield partnership between Camren Dansin and Thapelo Mokobodi following…
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Thabo Moloisane in Kaizer Chiefs colours

‘That’s the kind of player I like…’: Inácio Miguel on Thabo Moloisane

Kaizer Chiefs defender Inácio Miguel has delivered a glowing assessment of new teammate Thabo Moloisane, expressing his delight with the club's decision to…
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SAFA president Danny Jordaan with minister Gayton McKenzie

Gayton McKenzie seeks update from SAFA on VAR progress

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that his department has written a formal letter to SAFA to inquire about the progress made…
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Ethan Brooks and Alou Doumbia unveiled by Durban City FC

Durban City FC sign Ethan Brooks and Alou Doumbia

Betway Premiership side Durban City FC have bolstered their squad with the signings of midfielder Ethan Brooks and Malian left-back Alou Doumbia for the…
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Puleng Marema in Polokwane City FC colours receiving a guard of honour

Why Polokwane City veteran Puleng Marema has been missing in action

Polokwane City FC head coach Willy ‘Machete’ Moloto has shed light on why the club’s longest-serving player, Puleng Marema, has been missing in action since…
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Nkanyiso Zungu and Sibongile Marokana during Lerumo Lions FC training session

Why Lerumo Lions decided against extending Nkanyiso Zungu’s stay

As the Motsepe Foundation Championship's new season is fast approaching, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu finds himself without a club after…
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Langelihle Phili in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Sekhukhune United

Brandon Petersen weighs in on Langelihle Phili’s qualities 

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and captain Brandon Petersen has praised new signing Langelihle Phili, highlighting the key qualities the youngster brings to the…
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Reeve Frosler in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Sekhukhune United

Five key talking points as Chiefs secure win against ex-coach Cedric Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs walked away victorious with a 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United, led by former Amakhosi coach Cedric Kaze, in a Betway Premiership clash at FNB…
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Banyana Banyana jersey during the 2026 WAFCON tournament

Fulutudilu warns of long-term impact if Banyana fail to reach 2027 World Cup

Former Banyana Banyana forward Ode Fulutudilu has explained why failing to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil would mark a…
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Kabelo Kgositsile in action for Orlando Pirates

‘He’s going to be a problem’: Eugene Zwane on Kabelo Kgositsile

Orlando Pirates legend Eugene Zwane has delivered an honest assessment of the Buccaneers’ winger Kabelo Kgositsile following his official debut for the…
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Simon Ramabu in Sekhukhune United colours

Puleng Marema reflects on Simon Ramabu’ exit at Polokwane City 

Polokwane City FC long-serving forward Puleng Marema has reflected on the departure of star winger Simon Ramabu following his recent switch to Sekhukhune…
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