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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

Ronwen Williams in action for Bafana Bafana

Ronwen Williams suggests how SAFA can bring supporters to the stadiums

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has suggested how the South African Football Association (SAFA) can bring the supporters back to the stadiums to…
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Casric Stars players during a pitch inspection

Casric Stars announce appointment of new coach

The Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars have announced the appointment of a new coach following the sacking of Ashwin Sutton on Tuesday. Casric…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship logo

Fifth coach sacked in Motsepe Foundation as coaching carousel continues

The Motsepe Foundation Championship coaching carousel has continued with the sacking of a fifth coach in less than two months. Five clubs in the new NFD…
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Zakhele Lepasa celebrating his goal with Monnapule Saleng

Orlando Pirates star withdrawn from Bafana Bafana squad

An Orlando Pirates star has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad ahead to two upcoming international friendlies in October. Bafana Bafana assembled on…
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Jose Riveiro on the touchline during the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns

Kermit Erasmus reveals what makes Riveiro the best coach

Orlando Pirates forward Kermit Erasmus has revealed what makes his coach Jose Riveiro the best coach. Riveiro guided Pirates to their third domestic trophy…
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Orbit College in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Lions end Orbit College FC unbeaten run while Maritzburg returns to winning ways

Hungry Lions beat Orbit College FC 1-0 at Windhoek Draught Park to end their unbeaten run in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, while Maritzburg United…
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Orbit College FC in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Orbit College maintain unbeaten run while Magesi FC beat Maritzburg

Orbit College maintained their unbeaten run in the Motsepe Foundation Championship after playing out to a goalless draw against University of Pretoria on…
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Jose Riveiro addressing the media

Jose Riveiro explains the substitution of Sipho Chaine

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained his decision to substitute goalkeeper Sipho Chaine for Richard Ofori in the CAF Champions League…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Jwaneng Galaxy in the CAF Champions League

Orlando Pirates crash out of CAF Champions League

Orlando Pirates crashed out of the CAF Champions League after losing 5-4 on penalties against Jwaneng Galaxy on Friday night. Pirates welcomed Galaxy at…
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Rivaldo Coetzee in action for Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership

Rivaldo Coetzee opens up about his turning point at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defender-cum-midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee has opened up about his turning point at the club in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season after…
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Keletso Makgalwa during his spell at Mamelodi Sundowns

Keletso Makgalwa’s Mamelodi Sundowns future decided

Following months of speculation on Keletso Makgalwa's future, Mamelodi Sundowns have finally decided on the future of the attacker. Makgalwa returned to…
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Orlando Pirates in action against Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 semi-finals

Orlando Pirates eliminate Stellenbosch to set up final against Sundowns

Orlando Pirates eliminated Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 semi-finals to set up a date in the final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Ghosts made it to the…
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