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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

Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena.

Teboho Mokoena gets green light from Broos to make overseas move

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has granted Teboho Mokoena the green light to sign for an overseas team in the upcoming transfer window. The Belgian…
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Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng

Is Relebohile Mofokeng ready for Europe? Hugo Broos answers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on whether Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng is ready for a move to Europe. The…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.

Lyle Foster back as Broos names Bafana final squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, with Lyle Foster making…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at Naturena

Ex-Amakhosi defender reveals Kaizer Chiefs’ 4 fatal flaws 

A former Kaizer Chiefs defender has revealed 4 fatal flaws that have seen the once mighty Amakhosi decline in the last decade. This comes after the Soweto…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Neo Maema

Maema reveals the real reason behind his lack of game time

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Neo Maema has explained the real reason behind his lack of game in Masandawana colours this season. Maema was speaking…
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Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe

Polokwane City interim coach comments on his future

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has had his say on his future after guiding the club to a Top 8 finish. The Rise and Shine managed to secure the Top 8 spot…
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Banyana Banyana players during training session

Banyana make three changes ahead of Senegal friendlies

Banyana Banyana have made three changes ahead of their two away international friendly matches against Senegal in the upcoming FIFA break. The Dr Desiree…
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Dstv Premiership awards trophies

PSL announce DStv Prem monthly awards winners

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have announced the winners of the DStv Premiership awards for May 2024. The winning coach and player will each get a trophy…
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Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali

Stanley Nwabali drops major hint about his future

Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign, Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has dropped a major hint about his future. The…
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Goodman Mosele in Chippa United colours.

Thabo September comments on Goodman Mosele’s future at Chippa

Chippa United co-coach Thabo September has shed light on the future of midfielder Goodman Mosele at the Chilli Boys. The Bafana Bafana international, Mosele,…
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DStv Premiership between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City

CT City beat Sundowns on final day to end Masandawana’s invincible dream

Cape Town City FC's 1-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns ended the Brazilians' invincible dream for an unbeaten season in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership, a feat…
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Free State ABC Motsepe League side Bloemfontein Celtic

Bloem Celtic’s pursuit for PSL return dealt another setback

Bloemfontein Celtic’s pursuit for a return to the PSL has been dealt with another setback following new developments in the Free State ABC Motsepe League.…
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