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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 players leaving the club

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm 4 departures

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the departure of four players ahead of the 2024/25 PSL season. The four players are striker Thabiso Kutumela, defender Brian…
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Shandre Campbell in action for SuperSport United

Mike Makaab comments on Shandre Campbell’s links to Club Brugge

Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has commented on Shandre Campbell's links to Belgian side Club Brugge. The SuperSport United teenage sensation had a…
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Peter Hyballa incoming Sekhukhune United coach

Sekhukhune welcomes German coach Peter Hyballa after dramatic coaching saga

Sekhukhune United's coaching carousel took another spin this weekend as the club welcomed its new German coach, Peter Hyballa, to South Africa on Saturday…
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Former SAFA CEO Tebogo Motlanthe

Former SAFA CEO Tebogo Motlanthe joins PSL side

Former SAFA CEO Tebogo Motlanthe has been appointed as the new CEO of the Motsepe Foundation Championship newbies Kruger United. Kruger recently secured…
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Kagisho Dikgacoi during his Crystal Palace stint

The 3 players Kagisho Dikgacoi thinks can excel in England

Former Bafana Bafana and Fulham midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi has singled out three SA players he thinks can excel in England. The retired footballer spent…
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Elson Sithole unveiled by Cape town City FC from Magesi FC

Cape Town City sign Elson Sithole from Magesi

Cape Town City FC have acquired the services of goalkeeper Elson Sithole ahead of the 2024/25 PSL season. Sithole joins the Citizens from the newly promoted…
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Victor Letsoalo in action for AmaZulu FC

Victor Letsoalo completes move to TS Galaxy

Victor Letsoalo has completed his move to another DStv Premiership side, TS Galaxy, after parting ways with AmaZulu FC, FARPost has learnt. Usuthu confirmed…
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Jomo Sono's former player Onke Moletshe striking the ball

Onke Moletshe: The mercurial winger Jomo Sono can’t stop praising

Jomo Sono, the legendary SA footballer and coach, is known for his discerning eye for talent. His protege, Onke Moletshe, who spent the last two seasons at…
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Thuso Moleleki in action for Orbit College FC

Pirates snap up Orbit College midfielder Thuso Moleleki

Orlando Pirates have snapped up Orbit College FC midfielder Thuso Moleleki as the Soweto giants continue to bolster their squad for the upcoming PSL season.…
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Ethan Khel signs for Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates sign a new goalkeeper

DStv Premiership giants Orlando Pirates have signed goalkeeper Ethan Khel from NC Professionals in the ABC Motsepe League as the 2024/25 campaign is slowly…
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Salifu Colley part ways with Stellenbosch FC

Stellenbosch FC cut ties with Gambia youth international

Stellenbosch FC have cut ties with Gambia youth international Salifu Colley ahead of the 2024/25 PSL season. Colley signed for Stellies at the beginning of…
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Tshepo Rikhotso in Sekhukhune United colours

Tshepo Rikhotso ends Sekhukhune United chapter in search for minutes

This publication has it on good authority that defender Tshepo Rikhotso has ended his chapter with Limpopo club Sekhukhune United ahead of the 2024/25 PSL…
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