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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

Siphesihle Mkhize of Chippa United shields Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns

Sekhukhune United win race to sign Sundowns midfielder

Sekhukhune United have won the race to sign a Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Babina Noko have been on a signing…
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AmaTuks in training ahead of the new Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign

AmaTuks snap up defender from Casric Stars

University of Pretoria [AmaTuks] have snapped up a Casric Stars defender as they prepare for the 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign. AmaTuka…
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AmaTuks in action in the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season

AmaTuks sign Sundowns striker on loan

University of Pretoria [AmaTuks] have completed the signing of a Mamelodi Sundowns striker on a season-long loan ahead of 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation…
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Thabo Moloisane joins Stellenbosch FC

Stellenbosch sign former SA youth international

DStv Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the signing of former SA youth international ahead of the upcoming season.  Stellies have acquired…
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Yanga Day

The Chiefs-Yanga date that promises to bring Dar es Salaam to a standstill 

Sitting in that open-top bus during the Young Africans trophy parade last month, countless times I caught a glimpse of the Kaizer Chiefs jersey in the…
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Former Orlando Pirates attacker Collins Makgaka at training

Discarded Orlando Pirates attacker resurfaces at Stellenbosch FC

Discarded Orlando Pirates attacker has resurfaced at Stellenbosch FC to secure a deal ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Stellenbosch already lost…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Siphelo Baloni during his time at All Stars

Siphelo Baloni speaks for the first time since joining Pirates

New Orlando Pirates signing Siphelo Baloni has spoken for the first since joining the club, providing an update on his adjustment ahead of the 2023/24 DStv…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in action in the DStv Premiership last season

Mamelodi Sundowns duo awaits decision as offers flood in

A Mamelodi Sundowns duo is waiting for the club's decision as offers for their services keep flooding in. Masandawana have been active in the transfer market…
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Roderick Kabwe in Sekhukhune United colours during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season

Roderick Kabwe opens up on Sekhukhune United exit

Former Sekhukhune United attacker Roderick Kabwe has opened up about his exit from the club ahead the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Babina Noko have been…
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Cape Town Spurs in training ahead of 2023/24 DStv Premiership

CT Spurs land Sundowns star in bid to boost defence

Cape Town Spurs have landed the signature of a Mamelodi Sundowns defender in a bid to boot their defence ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign. CT…
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Tlakusani Mthethwa of Swallows FC in action against Kaizer Chiefs

Swallows FC star stays put as Sekhukhune withdraw offer

Sekhukhune United are believed to have withdrawn an offer to sign a Swallows FC star as they prepare for the 2023/24 PSL season. Babina Noko have been on a…
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Stellenbosch FC attacker Ibraheem Jabaar tussling for the ball with Andile Jali

Sundowns eyeing another Stellenbosch FC star

A highly-rated Stellenbosch FC attacker has been spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns headquarters in Chloorkop on Tuesday. Sundowns have already snapped up Junior…
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