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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

Miguel Timm of Orlando Pirates

Miguel Timm signs contract extension with Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least 2026. Timm's new one-year deal includes…
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ABC Motsepe League side Kruger United

From working in the mine back to PSL: The Roggert Nyundu story

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu has opened up about his three-year break while working in the mine and his desire to return to professional football. He…
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Highbury FC players

Highbury FC crowned ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions

Eastern Cape's Highbury FC have been crowned the 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions after beating Kruger United from Mpumalanga 2-0 at…
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TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic

How Sead Ramovic impacted Thato Khiba’s game

TS Galaxy midfielder Thato Khiba has revealed how coach Sead Ramovic has impacted his game since joining the Rockets in the 2023/24 season. Khiba signed for…
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Kruger United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa

Kruger United coach makes decision on his future after gaining promotion to PSL

Kruger United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa has made a decision on his future after helping the Mpumalanga-based outfit gain promotion to the PSL in the Motsepe…
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Highbury FC for gaining promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship League

Two new Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs confirmed

Two new Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs were confirmed following the 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs semi-finals on Friday afternoon. The…
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Njampela FC coach Tshepo Motsoeneng

Tshepo Motsoeneng shares thoughts on ex-Sundowns winger at Motsepe Playoffs

Njampela FC head coach Tshepo Motsoeneng has shared his thoughts on a former Mamelodi Sundowns winger featuring at the ongoing ABC Motsepe League National…
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Highbury coach Kabelo Sibiya

Former PSL coach questions referee’s behaviour at Motsepe League National Playoffs

A former PSL coach questioned the referees' behaviour at the ongoing ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs in the Northern Cape. The 2023/24 SAFA ABC Motsepe…
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FN Rangers FC bench

DAY 2: First team sent packing in Motsepe League National Playoffs

Day two of the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs encounters saw one of the nine teams in the highly competitive tournament sent packing. The 2023/24 SAFA…
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Kruger United players

DAY 1: ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs roar to life

The 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs officially kicked off on Tuesday, 18 June at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium in Upington, Northern Cape. All…
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Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng on the touchline

The dream Tshepo Motsoeneng wishes to fulfill before he retires

Tshepo Motsoeneng, who is making his sixth appearance at the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, has revealed the dream he wishes to fulfil before he…
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Thato Khiba in TS Galaxy colours

Stellenbosch FC’s pursuit of Thato Khiba hits a snag

Stellenbosch FC's pursuit of TS Galaxy midfielder Thato Khiba has hit a snag after the Cape Winelands-based outfit was keen to sign the former Kaizer Chiefs…
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