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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

Kaizer Chiefs players and coach Arthur Zwane during a game

Guilty Chiefs told what to do by PSL after fans’ missile-throwing incident

Kaizer Chiefs have been given a directive by the PSL after they were found guilty following the missile-throwing incident by their fans. Chiefs supporters…
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Orlando Pirates in action in the DStv Premiership against Cape Town City

Pirates cruise past CT City

Orlando Pirates cruised past Cape Town City with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday night in the DStv Premiership. Pirates welcomed City at Orlando Stadium aiming to…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite.

Are Kaizer Chiefs on the right track? Tefu Mashamaite answers

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has offered his insights on Amakhosi's progress in the new season under the guidance of Molefi Ntseki.…
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Maritzburg United in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Maritzburg United off to winning start in Motsepe Foundation Championship

Maritzburg United got off to a winning start in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with a 1-0 victory over Milford FC on Friday. The Team of Choice were…
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Kaylin Swart in action for Banyana Banyana in the FIFA Women's World Cup

How Kaylin Swart dealt with World Cup criticism

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has opened up about the criticism she endured at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Swart was the first-choice goalie…
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Orlando Pirates in training session

Where to stream Pirates’ CAF Champions League clash against Djabal

Orlando Pirates have announced the streaming details for their CAF Champions League encounter against Comoros side Djabal. Pirates will welcome Djabal at…
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Thabo Rakhale during his time at Orlando Pirates

Ex-Pirates star Rakhale names three teams to watch in DStv Prem title race

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Thabo Rakhale has predicted that three teams will compete for the 2023/2024 DStv Premiership title. Rakhale is no stranger to…
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Angry Kaizer Chiefs fans before throwing objects at coach Molefi Ntseki

Chiefs charged with misconduct after fans’ missile-throwing incident

Kaizer Chiefs has been charged by the PSL for misconduct after the club's fans threw objects at coach Molefi Ntseki following the 1-0 defeat to TS Galaxy at…
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Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila alongside the club's chairman Chippa Mpengesi

Morgan Mammila justifies Mpengesi’s firing of coaches

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has justified the firing of coaches by the club's chairman, Siviwe Mpengesi. The Chilli Boys made five coaching…
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Thabo Rakhale of Township Rollers

Thabo Rakhale rates Sundowns star as his toughest defensive opponent

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Thabo Rakhale has named a Mamelodi Sundowns star as the toughest defensive opponent he has faced in the PSL. Rakhale came up…
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Themba Zwane and Thembela Sikhakhane in action

AmaZulu FC to miss key player in the KZN derby showdown

AmaZulu FC will miss the services of one of their key players in the KZN derby showdown against Richards Bay FC. Usuthu will face Richards Bay at the iconic…
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Themba Zwane fighting for the ball against Andile Jali

Themba Zwane and Mamelodi Sundowns slapped with PSL charges

Mamelodi Sundowns talisman and captain Themba Zwane and the club have been slapped with charges by the Premier Soccer League. Sundowns were adjudged to have…
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