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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

SuperSport United defender Thulani Hlatshwayo.

Hunt offers Thulani Hlatshwayo’s injury progress  

SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has offered the latest update on the injury progress of the former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo. The…
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis.

Sundowns Ladies dominate Banyana final squad for Olympic qualifiers

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her final squad for the third round of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Tanzania, with Mamelodi…
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Boitumelo Radiopane in celebratory mood.

Middendorp’s verdict on Boitumelo Radiopane’s return

Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp has given his verdict on the return of striker Boitumelo Radiopane, following their 3-1 win over AmaZulu FC in a…
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DStv Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

Talking points as Sundowns and Pirates share spoils

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates settled for a 1-1 draw in a DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday night. Marcelo Allende broke…
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Katlego Mphela in action for Bafana Bafana.

How football profile has helped Katlego Mphela as car salesman  

Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goal poacher Katlego 'Killer' Mphela has revealed how his football profile has helped him as a car…
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Lebohang Maboe working hard at training.

Maboe in buoyant mood ahead of Pirates clash after injury setback 

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lebohang Maboe is in a buoyant mood and confident that he's fit enough to take on Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership clash at…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star player Thapelo Morena.

Sundowns legend on importance of Thapelo Morena’s versatility at Masandawana   

A Mamelodi Sundowns legend has had his say on Thapelo Morena's versatility at the club, with Rulani Mokwena not preferring him at right-back amidst the…
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Grant Kekana and Mothobi Mvala in celebratory mood for Mamelodi Sundowns.

What makes Grant Kekana and Mothobi Mvala’s partnership tick 

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana have explained what makes his formidable partnership with Mothobi Mvala tick at the club and…
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Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana in action.

Grant Kekana shares key takeaways from 2023 AFCON

Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana has shared his key takeaways from the 2023 CAF AFCON tournament held in Ivory Coast.  Kekana is one of the players…
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Orlando Pirates players at training session.

Happy Jele makes honest admission about current Pirates team 

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has given an honest admission about the Buccaneers' current squad ahead of the DStv Premiership second round. Jele,…
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Kaizer Chiefs players in jubilation mood.

Mandla Masango offers Chiefs’ assessment of first round of the season 

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mandla Masango has weighed in on Amakhosi's assessment of the first half of the DStv Premiership season.  The Soweto giants…
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Percy Tau of Bafana Bafana before a a game

Tau takes responsibility, looks ahead after missed penalty haunts Bafana

Korhogo, Ivory Coast: Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau shouldered the blame for the national team's 2-0 defeat to Mali in their opening AFCON clash, a result…
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