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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 coach Rulani Mokwena.

Rulani Mokwena questions tackle on Bongani Zungu, cites Parker incident

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has questioned the tackle on Bongani Zungu citing TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic showed his players the leg-breaking…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star Peter Shalulile

Sundowns take one step closer to being crowned DStv Prem champions

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken one step closer to being crowned the DStv Premiership champions following their 3-0 win over TS Galaxy on Monday night. The…
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Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng on the touchline.

Tshepo Motsoeneng off to ABC Motsepe national playoffs for the sixth time

Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng will make his sixth appearance at the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after winning the KwaZulu-Natal provincial playoffs with…
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Stellenbosch FC striker Iqraam Rayners in celebratory mood

‘He’s a natural goalscorer’ – Steve Barker after Rayners’ quintuple

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has had his say following Iqraam Rayners' quintuple when his side thrashed Polokwane City FC 5-0 in a DStv Premiership…
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DStv Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United.

Chiefs beat SuperSport to secure second win of the year

Kaizer Chiefs have registered their second win of the year as they edged SuperSport United 2-1 in a DStv Premiership tie at the New Peter Mokaba on Saturday…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players

Sundowns bow out in CAF Champions League semi-final stage

Mamelodi Sundowns have once again been eliminated in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League following a 1-0 defeat to Esperance Sportive de Tunis at…
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Rhulani Manzini in action for Magesi FC

Why Rhulani Manzini chose to join Magesi FC

Veteran striker Rhulani Manzini has explained why he chose to join Motsepe Foundation Championship log leaders Magesi FC. The 36-year-old frontman has been…
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Joseph Molangoane in Sunrise colours.

Joseph Molangoane on playing in ABC Motsepe League

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Joseph Molangoane has opened up on playing football in the ABC Motsepe League. Molangoane recently returned to SAFA Limpopo…
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Siyethemba Sithebe during a training session at Kaizer Chiefs Village

Siyethemba Sithebe comments on Chiefs future as contract nears end

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe has commented on his future at the club as his contract nears the end. The 31-year-old footballer was speaking…
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Joseph Molangoane in Sunrise FC colours.

The real reason behind Joseph Molangoane’s departure from City Rovers

Joseph Molangoane's agent has revealed the real reason behind his client's departure from Platinum City Rovers a few weeks ago without signing a contract…
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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena

Rulani condemns fan booing incident aimed at Sundowns player

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has come out strong to condemn a section of the club's fans who booed one of their own players during their league…
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UMsinga FC midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni.

Another lifeline for former Sundowns and Pirates midfielder

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni has been given another lifeline to revive his football career. Over the weekend,…
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