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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist
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, covering breaking news, transfers and match analysis across South African football, including the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. He began his journalism career in 2018, working in research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine, and joined FARPost in September 2020. He is a SAFJA-accredited journalist and was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024.

Mauwane Raophala

Kaizer Chiefs rejected Stellies ace

How Kaizer Chiefs rejected Stellies ace

Kaizer Chiefs rejected an opportunity to sign one of the emerging talents at Stellenbosch FC, FARPost can reveal. This is not the first time that Chiefs turn…
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Qobolwakhe Sibande with some of DStv Premiership side Stellenbosch FC teammates

DStv Premiership youngster opens up on failed overseas move

A youngster competing in the DStv Premiership has opened up about his failed move to Portugal at Bongani Zungu's former club Vitória Guimarães SC. The…
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Jose Riveiro equals Ruud Krol's record at Pirates

Jose Riveiro equals Ruud Krol’s record at Pirates

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has equalled one of the most successful coaches at the club, Ruud Krol's record. Krol guided Pirates to a treble…
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Marumo Gallants in action against Pyramids FC

Marumo Gallants book historic CAF Confed Cup semi-final place

Marumo Gallants continued their dream run in the CAF Confederation Cup as they downed Pyramids 1-0 to book a spot in the semi-finals for the first time in…
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Teko Modise, SA football legend

The four PSL stars Teko Modise admires

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Teko Modise has revealed the four DStv Premiership stars he admires. Modise ended his successful career…
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Orlando Pirates makes decision on Nkanyiso Zungu

Orlando Pirates make decision on Nkanyiso Zungu

Orlando Pirates have decided on the future of Nkanyiso Zungu, who was on loan at Richards Bay for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. Zungu was shown the…
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Orlando Pirates provide update on key players

Pirates injury update: Latest on Lorch and Xoki

Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on Thembinkosi Lorch and Tapelo Xoki ahead of the crucial DStv Premiership clash against TS Galaxy on Sunday,…
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Neo Maema nearly joined DStv Premiership rivals

PSL side that almost signed Maema before Sundowns move

Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Neo Maema was nearly snapped up by DStv Premiership rivals before he joined the club at the start of the 2021/22 season. The…
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Rulani Mokwena comments on Footballer of the Season

Mokwena reveals his candidates for Player of the Season Award

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed his candidates for the 2022/23 DStv Premiership Footballer of the Season Award Sundowns has once…
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Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila vs Casric Stars

TTM pick up vital win as relegation battle heats up

The relegation battle is heating up in the Motsepe Foundation Championship as Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila picked up a vital win on Sunday in their fight to…
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Mamelodi Sundowns in action in the CAF Champions League

Sundowns roll over CR Belouizdad to put one foot in Champions League semis

Mamelodi Sundowns produced a convincing performance to defeat Algerian side CR Belouizdad 4-1 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final…
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Cape Town Spurs leapfrog Polokwane City

Motsepe Foundation Championship title race takes new twist

The Motsepe Foundation Championship title race took a significant twist on Friday afternoon, 21 April 2023 as Cape Town Spurs capitalised on Polokwane City's…
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