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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

Peter Shalulile playing for Namibia

Namibia veteran counting on Peter Shalulile’s ‘silent strength’

While Peter Shalulile's goalscoring exploits for the Brave Warriors have earned him plaudits and headlines, veteran defender Ananias Junior Gebhardt has shed…
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Dr Kaizer Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs at an event

Chiefs seek patience in coach hunt: Dr Motaung emphasises long-term approach

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung has urged fans to exercise patience as the club meticulously conducts its search for a new head coach. The Soweto…
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Gavin Hunt during his time Kaizer Chiefs

Gavin Hunt says Kaizer Chiefs are finally doing what he hoped for

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt says Amakhosi are finally doing what he hoped for during his time at the club. Hunt spent a season at Naturena before…
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Teboho Mokoena in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

The promise Teboho Mokoena made to Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has revealed the promise he made to the club's chairman Tlhopie Motsepe in 2022. Mokoena was signed by Sundowns…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against AmaZulu FC in. The Carling Knockout Cup

AmaZulu FC net late to sink Chiefs in Carling Cup

AmaZulu FC netted a late winner in the Carling Knockout Cup to eliminate Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday night. Chiefs welcomed AmaZulu at FNB Stadium on Saturday…
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Keletso Makgalwa in Mamelodi Sundowns colours

PSL club snap up Keletso Makgalwa

Following his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns, Keletso Makgalwa has been snapped up by a PSL club. Makgalwa parted ways with Sundowns on mutual consent as he was…
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Joseph Mhlongo in actin for Polokwane City in the Nedbank Cup

Former Polokwane City striker Joseph Mhlongo finds new home

Former Polokwane City striker Joseph Mhlongo has found a new home after spending three months without a club. Mhlongo parted ways with Polokwane City at the…
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Lebohang Maboe in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Lebohang Maboe identifies three TS Galaxy dangermen ahead of Carling Black Label clash

Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lebohang Maboe has identified three dangermen for TS Galaxy ahead of their Carling Black Label Knockout clash. Sundowns will face…
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Hugo Broos addressing the media

Hugo Broos on what Bafana Bafana can learn from Springboks

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given a suggestion on what his troops can learn from the Springboks as they prepare for a friendly match against…
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Thabo Mnyamane celebrating MTN8 final win with SuperSport United

Thabo Mnyamane resurfaces at PSL club

Former SuperSport United midfielder Thabo Mnyamane has resurfaced at a PSL club as he continues his search for the next destination. Mnyamane endured a…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thokozani Sekotlong in action

Why former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is missing in action at AmaTuks

University of Pretoria [AmaTuks] head coach Tlisane Motaung has explained why former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thokozani Sekotlong is missing in action.…
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Orlando Pirates lifting the MTN8 final and beating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 on penalties

Patrick Maswanganyi on what Pirates should do to win the league

Following their MTN8 final triumph against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, Patrick Maswanganyi has discussed what Orlando Pirates need to do to win the…
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