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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

Orlando Pirates in action against Chippa United

Pirates held to frustrating draw by Chippa United

Orlando Pirates were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday. Goodman Mosele came back to haunt Pirates with an…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for Orlando Pirates against Sekhukhune United

Farouk Khan reveals the edge Patrick Maswanganyi has on Kabelo Dlamini

Stars of Africa Football Academy director Farouk Khan has revealed the edge Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi has on his teammate Kabelo Dlamini.…
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Mamelodi Sundowns v Moroka Swallows in the MTN8 quarter-final

Sundowns beat 10-man Swallows to reach MTN8 semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns beat 10-man Moroka Swallows 1-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium to book a spot in the semi-finals of the MTN8 on Saturday afternoon. Themba…
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Rulani Mokwena and Peter Shalulile on the the touchline

Are injuries forcing Sundowns to sign new striker? Rulani answers

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has spoken on whether his side needs to sign a new striker as they're struggling with injuries upfront. The…
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John Maduka addressing the media

Maduka explains four first-half substitutions against Pirates

Royal AM FC head coach John Maduka has explained his decision to make four substitutions in the first half as they succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Orlando…
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Orlando Pirates sink Royal AM in six-goal thriller

Pirates sink Royal AM in six-goal thriller

Orlando Pirates sunk Royal AM in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday evening in a six-goal thriller. Pirates welcomed Royal AM at Orlando Stadium looking to…
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Rulani Mokwena with Abubeker Nassir

Rulani Mokwena reveals four Sundowns players who will miss Chiefs game

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed four players who will miss the highly-anticipated DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs. Sundowns…
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Ronwen Williams alongside his Mamelodi Sundowns teammates during the pre-season camp

Agent details Irvin Khoza’s decisive approach to lure Ronwen Williams to Pirates

Renowned football agent Rob Moore has detailed the decisive approach by Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza to lure Ronwen Williams to his club. Williams…
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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Chippa United in the DStv Premiership

Morgan Mammila: ‘Chiefs is not better than Chippa’

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has claimed that Kaizer Chiefs is not better than his side, insisting the Soweto giants are just a club with a rich…
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Itumeleng Khune in action for Kaizer Chiefs

Itumeleng Khune’s biggest wish before retirement

Veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has revealed his biggest wish for Kaizer Chiefs before he hangs up his gloves in football. Chiefs offered Khune a new…
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Mandla Ncikazi on the touchline for Orlando Pirates

Why Pirates’ Mandla Ncikazi is confident about the new season

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has revealed why he's confident of the club's success ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Pirates…
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Jose Riveiro celebrating for Orlando Pirates

Riveiro sets high standards for Pirates goalkeepers

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has set high standards for his goalkeepers ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season, revealing what he expects from…
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