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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

Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo Ngcobo.

Cavin Johnson explains Njabulo Ngcobo selection: Why Ditlhokwe & Kwinika missed out

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson has shed light on his decision to play Njabulo Ngcobo over Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Zitha Kwinika in central…
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DStv Premiership tie between Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Talking points as Chiefs and TS Galaxy settle for a draw in Polokwane

Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy settled for a 2-2 draw in a DStv Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday night. Chiefs came…
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Joseph Molangoane and his Kaizer Chiefs former teammates.

Ex-Chiefs midfielder has no plans to retire

A former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder has insisted that he's not yet ready to call it quits on his 14-year-long playing career. The experienced midfielder…
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Andile Jali in action for Moroka Swallows in the DStv Premiership

Mike Makaab sheds light on future of Andile Jali amid retirement rumours

Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has shed light on the future of experienced midfielder Andile Jali amid retirement rumours. Jali has been a free agent…
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Kruger United FC players

Kruger United join Dondol and Njampela in ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs

Kruger United are the champions of the Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League after defeating Mpumalanga Football Academy 2-0 at the weekend away from home. The SAFA…
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FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana.

Siyabonga Ngezana reveals the Kaizer Chiefs nightmare he can’t escape

Four years have passed, but the sting of a single Kaizer Chiefs slip-up remains a chilling nightmare for defender Siyabonga Ngezana. In a candid interview,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns FC

Sundowns’ 608-day unbeaten streak nets 7th consecutive DStv Prem title

Mamelodi Sundowns secured their seventh DStv Premiership title following their 5-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs' 10-man at FNB Stadium on Thursday night. Below…
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Siyabonga Ngezana in FCSB colours.

Siyabonga Ngezana opens up about winning first major trophy with FCSB

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana has opened up about winning his first major trophy with Romanian giants FCSB. The talented centre-back won…
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Sunrise FC midfielder Joseph Molangoane.

Molangoane recalls horrendous injury that nearly ended his career at Chiefs

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Joseph Molangoane has spoken openly about a terrifying injury he suffered during his time with the Soweto giants. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Given Msimango.

Given Msimango reveals what led to Chiefs’ downfall in the 2023/24 season

Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango has had his say on what led to Amakhosi's downfall in the current 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Soweto giants'…
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Orbit College captain Atisang Batsi

Batsi: Forever Young? ‘Madala Wale 2000’ vows to keep playing at 41

At 41, most footballers are hanging up their boots, but not Atisang Batsi, as the midfielder has made it clear that he has no intention of calling it quits…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena and TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic.

TS Galaxy challenge Rulani Mokwena to prove his allegations against Ramovic

TS Galaxy have challenged Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena to prove his allegations that coach Sead Ramovic instigated Bongani Zungu's injury. This…
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