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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

Banyana Banyana duo shines in Mexico

Banyana duo continue with fine form in Mexico

The Banyana Banyana duo of Jermaine Seoposenwe and Thembi Kgatlana continued their fine form in Mexico, having scored the back of the net for their…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande joins Crystal Lake FC

Willard Katsande joins SA fourth division side 

Former Kaizer Chiefs defensive midfielder Willard Katsande has joined SA's fourth-division side, Crystal Lake FC. The SAFA Ehlanzeni Hollywoodbets Regional…
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Siphiwe Mkhonza at SABC

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away

It is a sad day in the South African football fraternity as former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away. The football analyst and former…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha.

How Patrick Maswanganyi influenced Thalente Mbatha’s move to Pirates

Orlando Pirates' recruit Thalente Mbatha has revealed how Patrick Maswanganyi influenced his move to the Buccaneers.  The duo played together at…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro.

Riveiro explains why he’s not taking CT Spurs lightly

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he won't take Cape Town Spurs lightly when they lock horns in the DStv Premiership clash on…
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PSL official Logo.

Two PSL clubs fight over talented defender 

Two PSL clubs are fighting over a talented defender as the second round of the season is slowly reaching its fever pitch. FARPost has established that two…
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Polokwane City veteran midfielder Cole Alexander.

How Alexander Cole is settling in at PLK City 

Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe has shared his thoughts on how former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander is settling in at the club. The veteran…
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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.

Talking points as Pirates beat PLK City in Polokwane

Polokwane City FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  Below are the…
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SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok.

SAFA weighs impact of foreign goalkeepers on DStv Premiership

SAFA has turned its spotlight towards the DStv Premiership's foreign goalkeepers, evaluating the potential stifling effect these international stars might be…
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Mamelodi Sundowns' Brian Onyango.

Mokwena on what makes Brian Onyango special despite lack of game time

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena has revealed what makes Brian Onyango special despite a lack of game at Chloorkop. In the last two seasons, the…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies lifting the Hollywoodbets Super League trophy.

Hollywoodbets Super League roars to life this weekend  

The 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League season roars to life on Saturday, 2 March 2024 with so many expectations.  The Super League will have two new teams…
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Suspended Kaizer Chiefs veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.

Bruce Bvuma opens up about Itu Khune’s absence at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has broken his silence on Itumeleng Khune's absence at the club since the veteran shot-stopper's suspension due to…
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