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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

Njapela FC head coach Tshepo Motsoeneng

Tshepo Motsoeneng on course to guide another team to ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

Well-travelled mentor Tshepo Motsoeneng is on course to guide another ABC Motsepe League side to the National Playoffs having secured a spot in the…
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DStv Premiership clash between Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs slump continues with third straight defeat in KZN

Kaizer Chiefs suffered a third consecutive DStv Premiership defeat following a 1-0 loss to Richards Bay FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday…
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Cape Town City captain Thamsanqa Mkhize.

What Luyolo Slatsha makes of Thamsanqa Mkhize’s leadership qualities

Cape Town City midfielder Luyolo Slatsha shared his thoughts on the leadership qualities of the club's captain and long-serving player Thamsanqa Mkhize.…
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Katlego Otladisa in Orlando Pirates colours

Agent explains reason behind Katlego Otladisa’s lack of game time at Pirates

Katlego Otladisa's agent Nimrod Mbhalati has explained the reason behind his client's lack of game at Orlando Pirates. Otladisa signed for the Soweto giants…
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Upington City FC appoint Brandon Truter.

Upington City confirm Brandon Truter’s appointment

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Upington City FC have confirmed the appointment of Brandon Truter, who joins the club's technical team with immediate…
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Goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede

Orbit College coach reacts to Pirates’ decision on loanee Gumede

Orbit College assistant coach Kabelo Machete has reacted to the decision made by Orlando Pirates regarding goalkeeper Sphamandla Gumede, who is currently on…
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Sekhukhune United midfielder Keletso Sifama.

Seema gives verdict on ex-Chiefs man Keletso Sifama’s debut

Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema has given his verdict on ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Keletso Sifama. Sifama made his Sekhukhune debut in their 1-1…
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TS Galaxys midfielder Thato Khiba

‘I was disappointed, but…’: Khiba on Chiefs’ departure

Former Kaizer Chiefs youth player Thato Khiba has opened up on his departure at Amakhosi before he could be promoted to the first team. The 27-year-old…
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DStv Premiership clash between Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC

Talking points as Sekhukhune and Stellenbosch share the spoils

Sekhukhune United and Stellenbosch FC played out to a 1-1 draw in the DStv Premiership at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday night. Below…
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Cape Town City midfielder Luyolo Slatsha

How Eric Tinkler changed Luyolo Slatsha’s game

Cape Town City FC midfielder Luyolo Slatsha has revealed how coach Eric Tinkler has changed his game since his promotion to the senior team. Slatsha, 21, was…
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Stellenbosch FC winger Devin Titus in celebratory mood.

Titus reacts to being tipped for DStv Prem Young Player of the Year award

Stellenbosch FC's Devin Titus has reacted to Steve Barker's endorsement for the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Year award. Titus, who is 23 years old,…
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Thato Khiba during his TS Galaxy unveiling.

Thato Khiba opens up on Chiefs and Pirates links

TS Galaxy midfielder Thato Khiba has opened up on being linked with a potential move to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates as the 2023/24 DStv Premiership…
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