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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

SAFA announce new sponsor for Bafana Bafana

SAFA bags new sponsor for Bafana Bafana

The SA Football Association [SAFA] have announced a new sponsorship agreement for Bafana Bafana as the AFCON 2024 edges closer. The South African senior…
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Cape Town Spurs during the 2022/23 Motsepe Foundation Championship season

Sundowns midfielder close to joining CT Spurs

Cape Town Spurs are reportedly close to concluding a deal for one of Mamelodi Sundowns' midfielders ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. CT Spurs…
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Patrick Maswanganyi in action for SuperSport United

Farouk Khan on what qualities Patrick Maswanganyi brings to Pirates

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained what qualities newly signed Patrick Maswanganyi brings to Orlando Pirates. Pirates announced…
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Sanele Barns in action for Richards Bay in the DStv Premiership.

Two PSL clubs in hot pursuit of Richards Bay star Sanele Barns

Two PSL clubs are tussling for the signature of Richards Bay FC star Sanele Barns ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Barns was one of the…
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Terrence Mashego in action for Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership

Terrence Mashego reflects on first season with Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego has reflected on his first season at the club, sharing the highs and lows he experienced at Chloorkop. Mashego…
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Thapelo Maseko in action for SuperSport United in the 2022/23 DStv Premiership

Sundowns in pole position to sign Thapelo Maseko

Mamelodi Sundowns are in pole position to sign SuperSport United starlet Thapelo Maseko ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Maseko has been one of…
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Etiosa Ighodaro during his loan stint at Chippa United during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership

Etiosa Ighodaro to complete move to PSL rivals

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Etiosa Ighodaro is close to completing a move to PSL rivals ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Ighodaro spent the…
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Sekhukhune United in action during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership

Sekhukhune United set to offload experienced goalkeeper

Sekhukhune United is set to offload one of their experienced goalkeepers ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Limpopo-based outfit has been busy…
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Pitso Mosimane shared his view on Kaizer Chiefs target Nasreddine Nabi

Nabi to Kaizer Chiefs? Mosimane gives his verdict

Newly appointed Al Wahda head coach Pitso Mosimane has given his verdict on Kaizer Chiefs target Nasreddine Nabi. Nabi has been one of the candidates…
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Cape Town Spurs players celebrating a win

Cape Town Spurs issues warning to DStv Prem clubs

Cape Town Spurs chairman Ari Efstathiou has issued a stern warning to DStv Premiership clubs looking to raid his club for players. CT Spurs regained…
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Wayde Jooste in the colours of Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership

Wayde Jooste bids farewell to Maritzburg United

Former Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste has bid farewell to Maritzburg United after the club was relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.…
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Sekhukhune United during the DStv Premiership encounter against AmaZulu FC

Sekhukhune and AmaZulu in talks over potential swap deal

Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu are in talks over a potential swap deal ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. Babina Noko have been busy in the…
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