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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 Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

Coach Humphrey Mlwane during his stint with The Bees FC
4 months ago

Former Chiefs midfielder Mlwane reveals his mandate at Eswatini side

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has disclosed his primary mandate following his appointment as head coach of Eswatini outfit Tabankulu Celtic…
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Kaizer Chiefs players
4 months ago

What Kaizer Chiefs must fix after heartbreaking CAF Confed exit

The curtains have closed on Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup campaign, and former Bafana Bafana international Sibusiso Vilakazi has identified a critical…
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Ntiyiso Bombi during his stint at Baroka FC
4 months ago

Ex-Baroka and TS Galaxy winger Ntiyiso Bombi joins Limpopo side

Former Baroka FC and TS Galaxy winger Ntiyiso Bombi has joined Phalaborwa United, competing in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League. The 24-year-old makes the…
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Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze addressing members of the media
4 months ago

Chipezeze weighs in on Magesi’s chances of relegation survival

With the second round of the Betway Premiership heating up, Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze has weighed in on his side's chances of escaping the drop, as…
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Justice Chabalala during his stint at Gomora United
4 months ago

Why Justice Chabalala chose Casric Stars over Betway Prem clubs

Justice Chababala's representative, Nimrod Mbhalati, has disclosed why the former Orlando Pirates defender chose to sign with Motsepe Foundation Championship…
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Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza
4 months ago

Pirates chairman outlines vision behind continued Adidas partnership

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has outlined the vision behind the recent partnership renewal with the global sportswear giant Adidas, emphasizing that…
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Kgoloko Thobejane addressing members of the media
4 months ago

Gosebo United part ways with Kgoloko Thobejane

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Gosebo United have shown former Baroka FC mentor Kgoloko Thobejane the exit door following a string of poor results.…
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Former The Bees and Tzaneen United coach Humphrey Mlwane
4 months ago

Ex-Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane finds new home in Eswatini

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has found a new home in Eswatini, joining Tabankulu Celtic FC as the club’s new head coach, FARPost has…
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Lebohang Maboe in Kaizer Chiefs colours
4 months ago

How Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu combination benefit Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has shed light on how Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu partnership is benefiting Amakhosi. The duo has been…
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Justice Chabalala with his agent Nimrod Mbhalati
4 months ago

Casric Stars bolster squad with Justice Chabalala and Mfundo Thikazi

Motsepe Foundation Championship contenders Casric Stars have bolstered their promotion aspirations by securing the signatures of veteran defender Justice…
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Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef during Kaizer Chiefs' training session
4 months ago

Sibongiseni Mthethwa opens up on life under Kaze and Ben Youssef

Kaizer Chiefs star Sibongiseni Mthethwa has spoken out on his working relationship with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, as the midfield hardman adapts to…
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Coach Sinethemba Badela during his time at Durban City FC
4 months ago

What Pitso Mosimane makes of Sinethemba Badela as a coach 

Three-time CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has shared his views on Sinethemba Badela following the tactician's sudden departure from Betway…
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