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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

Bathusi Aubaas in action for Bafana Bafana

What attracted Bathusi Aubaas to Sundowns

Newly signed Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas has revealed what attracted him to the club ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Sundowns…
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Gabadinho Mhango in action for AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership agains Kaizer Chiefs

Agent confirms Mhango’s imminent AmaZulu FC departure amid Chiefs links

Football agent Mike Makaab has confirmed that Gabadinho Mhango is not in AmaZulu FC's plans amid Kaizer Chiefs transfer links. AmaZulu striker Gabadinho…
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Thapelo Maseko in SuperSport United colours

Rulani details why Maseko is the biggest investment for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has detailed why new signing Thapelo Maseko is the biggest investment for the club. Sundowns signed Maseko from…
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Rulani Mokwena addressing the media in the 2023 Nedbank Cup

Rulani reveals specific boxes Sundowns ticked in Netherlands tour

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed the specific boxes his troops ticked in their pre-season tour to the Netherlands. Sundowns have been…
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Lesedi Kapinga in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates confirm signing of Lesedi Kapinga

Orlando Pirates have announced that they have signed skilled attacker Lesedi Kapinga following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. The Soweto giants…
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AmaTuks in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

AmaTuks announce 11 new signings

University of Pretoria(AmaTuks) have announced the signing of 11 new signing ahead of the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign. The Tshwane-based…
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Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates in action

Pirates’ Maswanganyi reveals the Arsenal star he tries to emulate

Orlando Pirates' new signing Patrick Maswanganyi has revealed that he is modelling his game on a Norwegian star playing for Arsenal in the Premier League.…
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Relebohile Ratomo of Orlando Pirates during a training session

Lepasa gives charming assessment of Pirates’ starlet Ratomo

Orlando Pirates attacker Zakhele Lepasa has given a charming assessment of the club's rising star Relebohile Ratomo. Lepasa, who came through the Pirates'…
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Mamelodi Sundowns at the pre-season camp in Netherlands

Sundowns suffer big blow ahead of the new season

Mamelodi Sundowns have been dealt with a big blow ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Sundowns are currently in the Netherlands for a…
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Mpho Makola in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship for Polokwane City

Mpho Makola lifts lid on surprise Polokwane City exit

Veteran midfielder Mpho Makola has lifted the lid on his surprise exit from Polokwane City, who are preparing for the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. City…
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SuperSport United midfielder Grant Margeman in action

SuperSport United confirm Margeman contract details

SuperSport United have confirmed the arrival of Grant Margeman from Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership. Margeman spent the last season…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for Orlando Pirates in the pre-season tour in Spain

How Patrick Maswanganyi intends to fulfill his ambitions using Pirates

New Orlando Pirates signing Patrick Maswanganyi has explained how he intends to fulfill his ambitions using the Soweto giants. Maswanganyi joined Pirates…
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