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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

Banyana Banyana players

Dr Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad to face Senegal

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her squad, which will face Senegal in two away international friendly matches during the upcoming FIFA…
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Minnesota United players

Bongokuhle Hlongwane shines again for Minnesota United in MLS

SA attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane continued his fine run of form in Major League Soccer [MLS], putting in another stellar performance for Minnesota United…
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Royal AM v Mamelodi Sundowns at Harry Gwala Stadium

Sundowns beat Royal AM to keep the invincibles dream alive

Red-hot Mamelodi Sundowns continued their remarkable run in the DStv Premiership, beating Royal AM 2-0 on Tuesday night to keep their dream of an invincible…
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Marumo Gallants Bus

No bad blood between Marumo Gallants and ex-Chiefs midfielder

An ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder insists there is no bad blood between him and his former club, Marumo Gallants, who are competing in the Motsepe Foundation…
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Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe

Banyana Banyana star continues hot streak in Mexico

Banyana Banyana frontwoman Jermaine Seoposenwe continued with her hot streak in Mexico, scoring for FC Monterrey in a Clausura 2024 Liga MX match on Tuesday…
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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side FN Rangers

Thames, FN Rangers secure ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs berths

The road to promotion in the ABC Motsepe League is getting clearer! Over the weekend, Thames FC and FN Rangers secured their spots in the national playoffs,…
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Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe.

Polokwane City coach lauds ex-Chiefs midfielder’s leadership

Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe has commended the leadership of a former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder since joining the club in the January transfer window…
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DStv Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Royal AM

617 days, Sundowns still unbeaten in DStv Prem

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their fine unbeaten run in the DStv Premiership following their 1-0 win over Royal AM at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday…
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FCSB's Siyabonga Ngezana in jubilation mood

Ngezana eyes UEFA Champions League despite uncertain future at FCSB

Fresh off a league title win with FCSB, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has set his sights on the UEFA Champions League, even as his future…
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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams

Tshepo Motsoeneng names his top picks for Goalkeeper of the Season

Former SuperSport United and Santos FC goalkeeper Tshepo Motsoeneng has named three goalkeepers he believes deserve to be nominated for the DStv Premiership…
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DStv Premiership trophy

Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs to be without key players at the weekend

Three of the DStv Premiership heavyweights, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, will be without key players for their league matches at the…
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DSTV Premiership awards by the PSL

PSL unveil top performers: Player & Coach of the Month

The PSL have announced its top performers for April, revealing the DStv Premiership Player of the Month and Coach of the Month. After a month of exciting…
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