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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

Katleho Maphathe in action

Richards Bay FC captain Katleho Maphathe outlines plan against Pirates

Richards Bay FC captain Katleho Maphathe has outlined plans to inflict pain on Orlando Pirates when they meet in the DStv Premiership The KZN-based side,…
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Mpho Makola while at Cape Town City

How Mpho Makola was bizarrely axed by Cape Town City

Former Cape Town City midfielder Mpho Makola has opened up on how the club bizarrely axed him. Makola was shown the exit door at City during the January…
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Hugo Broos addressing the media

Hugo Broos explains the decision to bench Lyle Foster

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to bench Lyle Foster after edging Liberia 2-1 in the second leg of the AFCON qualifiers at the…
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Chairman of AmaZulu FC Sandile Zungu

Sandile Zungu hints at more departures at AmaZulu FC

AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has not ruled out further departures from the club this season. Sandile Zungu has hinted that Lehlohonolo Majoro, Ramahlwe…
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Orlando Pirates players

Former Pirates star giving 10 percent of his earnings to needy 

As if to follow the biblical principle of the tithe, a former Orlando Pirates star is giving 10 percent of his income to the needy. The tithe, a term from…
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Mpumi Nyandeni receiving the SAFJA Award

Mpumi Nyandeni crowned 2022 SAFJA Footballer of the Year

Newly signed TS Galaxy midfielder Nompumelelo 'Mpumi' Nyandeni affirmed her position as one of the best talents of her generation when she was crowned SAFJA…
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Luc Eymael during his time in SA

Transfer ban looms for Yanga over Luc Eymael’s compensation

Tanzania giants Young Africans face a FIFA transfer ban after failing to pay Belgian coach Luc Eymael’s compensation for unfair dismissal. The former Free…
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Sundowns celebrating

Mamelodi Sundowns humiliate Al Ahly to retain top spot in CAF CL

Mamelodi Sundowns turned on a dominant performance to beat visiting Al Ahly 5-2 at the Loftus Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The win saw Sundowns retain to…
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Dan Maleseal on the touchline during a Marumo Gallants game

Dan Malesela’s frustration is growing at Marumo Gallants

Dan Malesela is growing frustrated with being sidelined at Marumo Gallants after a poor run of form in 2022/23 DStv Premiership season. Malesela was placed…
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What Justin Shonga thinks Fortune Makaringe should do to play at Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Justin Shonga has shared some advice on how Fortune Makaringe can have a change of fortune in order to enjoy regular game…
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Cape Town City players celebrating a goal

Cape Town City sink relegation-threatened Maritzburg United

Cape Town City came from a goal down to beat Maritzburg United 2-1 in a DStv Premiership encounter on Saturday evening. Maritzburg welcomed Cape Town City at…
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Olisa Ndah playing for the Super Eagles

Why Olisa Ndah’s move to Sassuolo fell through

Top agent Mike Makaab has confirmed interest in Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah from Italian giants Sassuolo. Ndah has been one of the top performers for…
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