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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

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CAF alarmed by Hawks raid at SAFA House

CAF have expressed concern about South African football's image following a Hawks raid at the SAFA House a week ago. The Hawks raided the headquarters of…
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Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mfundo Vilakazi.

What Amajita coach makes of Mfundo Vilakazi and Shandre Campbell

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has spoken about what he thinks of Kaizer Chiefs rising star Mfundo Vilakazi and SuperSport United teenage sensation Shandre…
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Edmore Chirambadare during his time at Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs attacker Chirambadare opens up on DStv Prem snub

Six years after leaving Kaizer Chiefs, attacker Edmore Chirambadare has shed light on the difficulties he's encountered in finding a new club within the DStv…
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SA U20 assistant coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane.

Mdaka opens up on working with Letsholonyane at Amajita 

Newly appointed SA U20 mentor Raymond Mdaka has opened up on working with Reneilwe Letsholonyane at Amajita as his assistant coach. Amajita will…
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Golden Arrows coach Steve Komphela.

Mokwena takes dig at Komphela over laptop codes

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena has taken a dig at coach Steve Komphela over laptop codes claims he made a few days ago.  Golden Arrows coach,…
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Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clash between AmaTuks and Moroka Swallows.

AmaTuks stun Swallows in Nedbank Cup Last 16

Second-tier side AmaTuks stunned Moroka Swallows in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16, winning 2-1 on Wednesday night to book a quarter-final spot.  The showpiece…
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Coach Kgoloko Thobejane addressing the media.

Is it important for coaches to have qualifications? Thobejane weighs in 

Former Baroka FC mentor Kgoloko Thobejane has weighed in on whether it is important for coaches to acquire coaching qualifications to perform their duties.…
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Bafana Bafana in jubilation mood.

Broos names final Bafana squad for FIFA Series 

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-member squad to face Algeria and Andorra in the FIFA Series international friendlies later this…
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Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Neo Maema

Why Neo Maema hasn’t been playing for Sundowns lately

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has explained why attacking midfielder Neo Maema has been missing in action for the club lately.  In the current…
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Marumo Gallants players in celebratory mood.

Marumo Gallants star attracts interest from DStv Prem teams

With only nine games remaining in the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship, a star player from Marumo Gallants has reportedly attracted interest from…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Vondwe XI Bullets

ABC Motsepe League title race heating up 

The race for the title honours in the ABC Motsepe League is heating up and getting fascinating in different provinces following mouthwatering weekend…
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Dstv Dstv Premiership Soweto Derby clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.

Talking points as Pirates claim Soweto Derby bragging rights 

Orlando Pirates claimed the DStv Premiership Soweto Derby bragging rights following their 3-2 win over arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday…
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