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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

Mahlatse Makudubela in action for Tanzanian giants Yanga

Mahlatse Makudubela reveals coaches who played vital role in his career

Young Africans SC winger Mahlatse Makudubela has revealed coaches who have had the biggest impact on his football career. 'Skudu', as he's popularly known…
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane with his Bafana Bafana teammates in celebratory mood.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane opens up on Bafana AFCON snub

Minnesota United attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane has broken his silence on his surprising snub from Bafana Bafana's AFCON team. The former Maritzburg United…
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Bafana Bafana winger Themba Zwane in action.

Talking points as Bafana and Algeria share spoils in FIFA Series

Bafana Bafana and Algeria played out to a 3-3 draw in the FIFA Series international friendly at Nelson Mandela Stadium on Wednesday morning. Below are some…
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Sinenkani FC players.

Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League

The race for promotion in the ABC Motsepe League is intensifying as more teams have secured their spots in the provincial playoffs. These playoffs serve as a…
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Former Mamalodi Sundowns Ladies star Thalea Smidt

Why Thalea Smidt never returned to Sundowns after Tuks loan move

FARPost has established why Banyana Banyana star Thalea Smidt is not back at Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies following her loan move to AmaTuks Ladies last season.…
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Amajita camp underway at the SAFA Technical Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Why are overseas-based players not in Amajita camp?

SA Under-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has shed light on why overseas-based players are not included in the Amajita camp. Mdaka selected a 41-member squad…
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Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen

What Magesi FC duo make of Clinton Larsen as coach

Magesi FC duo has shed light on what they make of the club’s head coach, Clinton Larsen, as they are fighting for automatic promotion to the DStv…
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Bloemfontein Celtic players.

Bloem Celtic to battle out with Mangaung Unite in provincial playoffs

The ABC Motsepe League midweek games produced a set of fascinating fixtures, with Bloemfontein Celtic and Mangaung Unite set to battle out in the provincial…
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Former SAFA vice president Ria Ledwaba and SAFA Danny Jordaan.

SAFA makes U-Turn on Ria Ledwaba’s ‘persona non grata’ status

In a surprising turn of events, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has withdrawn its decision to declare Ria Ledwaba a 'persona non grata' within…
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Nedbank Cup trophy.

Nedbank Cup quarterfinal draw confirmed

The PSL has confirmed the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals draw following the conclusion of entertaining Round 16 matches on Sunday, 17 March 2024.  The draw…
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Former Stellenbosch FC midfielder Darrel Matsheke.

Where to next for Darrel Matsheke? 3 clubs emerge as potential destinations

With Stellenbosch FC having confirmed the departure of Darrel Matsheke, three clubs emerge as potential destinations for the former Kaizer Chiefs…
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Madridstas v Vondwe XI Bullets in the ABC Motsepe League

Drama unfolds in ABC Motsepe League playoff push

As the ABC Motsepe League edges closer to the end, the weekend fixtures produced yet another fascinating set of matches, with goals being the order of the…
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