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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

Mamelodi Sundowns in action in the CAF Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee eyeing permanent move in Gauteng

One of the Mamelodi Sundowns loanees is eyeing a permanent move in Gauteng ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. The Brazilians had a handful of…
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Mpheni Home Defenders of Limpopo.

ABC Motsepe National Playoffs semi-finalists confirmed

The 2023 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs draw for the semi-finals was held on Thursday afternoon after the last round of group stage games.  The draw,…
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Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Grant Margeman during his loan spell at SuperSport United

Agent confirms Mamelodi Sundowns return for midfield duo

Managing Director of Footballerz Sports Marketing Ntobatsi Masegela has confirmed the return of a midfield duo to Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2023/24 DStv…
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Pitso Mosimane celebrating league title championship with Al-Ahli Saudi

Pitso Mosimane delivers his verdict on Jose Riveiro

Al-Ahli Saudi head coach Pitso Mosimane has issued his verdict on Jose Riveiro following the Spaniard's first season at Orlando Pirates. Riveiro was…
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AmaTuks players in action in the just-ended Motsepe Foundation Championship season

AmaTuks set to embark on mass exodus

Motsepe Foundation Championship side University of Pretoria; AmaTuks is set to embark on a mass exodus ahead of the 2023/24 season. AmaTuks had an…
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Pitso Mosimane on the touchline with Al-Ahli Saudi as they gained promotion to the Saudi Pro League

Pitso Mosimane responds to Kaizer Chiefs links

Al-Ahli Saudi head coach Pitso Mosimane has responded to reports linking him to Kaizer Chiefs as the pressure mounts on Amakhosi to fire Arthur Zwane. Zwane…
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Monnapule Saleng in action for Orlando Pirates in the MTN8

Arrows coach sympathises with Monnapule Saleng

Golden Arrows FC co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has sympathised with Monnapule Saleng after the Orlando Pirates attacker was beaten to the PSL Footballer of the…
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Brandon Truter addressing the media in the Nedbank Cup final

Truter singles out key players for Sekhukhune United’s impressive campaign

Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter has singled out his key players at the club during the 2022/23 DStv Premiership campaign. Babina Noko made it to…
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Khanyisa Mayo

Khanyisa Mayo sheds light on failed Kaizer Chiefs transfer

Cape Town City attacker Khanyisa Mayo has shed light on his failed transfer to Kaizer Chiefs in January 2023. Mayo was one of the outstanding performers…
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Mayele or Chivaviro are both on the radar of KAIZER CHIEFS

4 reasons why Kaizer Chiefs prefer Chivaviro over Mayele

Signing Ranga Chivaviro over Fiston Mayele is increasingly looking likely for Kaizer Chiefs as they look to bolster their squad. Kaizer Chiefs are out…
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Teko Modise speaking at the Nedbank Cup final press conference in Sandton

Teko Modise picks his Coach of the Season

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Teko Modise has picked his Coach of the Season for the 2022/23 PSL season. The Coach of the Season award has…
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Brandon Truter on the touchline of Sekhukhune United

Why Brandon Truter believes Pirates are favourites to win Nedbank Cup

Sekhukhune United head coach Brandon Truter has revealed why he believes Orlando Pirates are favourites to win the Nedbank Cup final. Truter guided…
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