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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 Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Stellenbosch FC
3 months ago

Gavin Hunt explains Tshegofatso Mabasa’s absence in Magesi tie 

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has provided clarity on the absence of striker Tshegofatso Mabasa following his side’s 1-1 draw against Magesi FC on…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players in the field of play
3 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns discover Champions League quarter-final opponents

Mamelodi Sundowns’ path to CAF Champions League glory has been mapped out following the 2025/26 quarter-final draw in Cairo on Tuesday. Masandawana…
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Malibongwe Khoza in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
3 months ago

Malibongwe Khoza drops to DDC; Sundowns coach explains why

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Tiro van Rooyen has shed light on why senior team defender Malibongwe Khoza featured for the reserve…
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SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side Free Agents FC
3 months ago

ABC Motsepe wrap: Free Agents drop points as Young Pirates close the gap

Free Agents FC dropped crucial points this weekend following a 1-1 draw against TUT. The stalemate allowed Young Pirates FC to turn up the heat in the SAFA…
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Coach Vela Khumalo in charge of Kaizer Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge side
3 months ago

Chiefs slump to back-to-back DDC losses, Vela Khumalo pinpoints the problem

Coach Vela Khumalo has pinpointed Kaizer Chiefs' problem after the side suffered their second consecutive defeat in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC], falling…
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Coach Humphrey Mlwane during his stint with The Bees FC
3 months ago

Former Chiefs midfielder Mlwane reveals his mandate at Eswatini side

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has disclosed his primary mandate following his appointment as head coach of Eswatini outfit Tabankulu Celtic…
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Kaizer Chiefs players
3 months ago

What Kaizer Chiefs must fix after heartbreaking CAF Confed exit

The curtains have closed on Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup campaign, and former Bafana Bafana international Sibusiso Vilakazi has identified a critical…
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Ntiyiso Bombi during his stint at Baroka FC
3 months ago

Ex-Baroka and TS Galaxy winger Ntiyiso Bombi joins Limpopo side

Former Baroka FC and TS Galaxy winger Ntiyiso Bombi has joined Phalaborwa United, competing in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League. The 24-year-old makes the…
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Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze addressing members of the media
3 months ago

Chipezeze weighs in on Magesi’s chances of relegation survival

With the second round of the Betway Premiership heating up, Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze has weighed in on his side's chances of escaping the drop, as…
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Justice Chabalala during his stint at Gomora United
3 months ago

Why Justice Chabalala chose Casric Stars over Betway Prem clubs

Justice Chababala's representative, Nimrod Mbhalati, has disclosed why the former Orlando Pirates defender chose to sign with Motsepe Foundation Championship…
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Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza
3 months ago

Pirates chairman outlines vision behind continued Adidas partnership

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has outlined the vision behind the recent partnership renewal with the global sportswear giant Adidas, emphasizing that…
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Kgoloko Thobejane addressing members of the media
3 months ago

Gosebo United part ways with Kgoloko Thobejane

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Gosebo United have shown former Baroka FC mentor Kgoloko Thobejane the exit door following a string of poor results.…
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