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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

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos on the touchline

Hugo Broos ranks Bafana Bafana’s World Cup milestone alongside Cameroon AFCON triumph

Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos has explained why South Africa’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup exploit ranks as a crowning achievement in his storied career,…
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Siyanda Hlangabeza in AmaZulu FC colours

Siyanda Hlangabeza signs contract extension at AmaZulu

AmaZulu FC midfielder Siyanda Hlangabeza has been rewarded for his stellar performances in the 2025/26 campaign after signing a contract extension with the…
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Durban City FC released players

Durban City FC bids farewell to nine players

KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban City FC have triggered a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, parting ways with nine players in a…
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Prince Nxumalo during his stint at AmaTuks

‘I still want to play’: Prince Nxumalo opens up after AmaTuks departure

Former Motsepe Foundation Championship top goalscorer Prince Nxumalo has insisted he is not yet ready to hang up his boots, declaring he still has the "legs…
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Ime Okon singing national anthem in Bafana Bafana colours

Ime Okon weighs in on centre-back partnership with Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon has weighed in on his central-defensive partnership with Mbekezeli Mbokazi following their solid group stage displays at the…
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Vusumuzi Vilakazi during a post-match interview with SuperSport TV

Why Highbury FC roped in Vusumuzi Vilakazi as new coach 

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC have explained the reason behind their decision to appoint Vusumuzi Vilakazi as the club's new head coach…
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Marvin Sikhosana showing off his Betway Premiership Man of the Match accolade

Marumo Gallants tie down Marvin Sikhosana amidst interest from Arrows & PLK City

Marumo Gallants have managed to tie down defender Marvin Sikhosana amidst strong interest from two Betway Premiership sides, Golden Arrows and Polokwane City…
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Kabelo Sibiya during his stint at Highbury FC

Kabelo Sibiya set to take over as Magesi FC head coach

Just days after parting ways with Highbury FC, highly-rated tactician Kabelo Sibiya is on the verge of making a swift return to the dugout with Magesi FC,…
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Jaedin Rhodes in celebratory mood after scoring for Cape Town City FC

Cape Town City confirm Jaedin Rhodes’ move to SV Ried

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town City FC have confirmed Jaedin Rhodes' move to Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried, as first reported by FARPost.…
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Morgan Mammila with Lerumo Lions FC chairlady Sibongile Marokana

Morgan Mammila makes Lerumo Lions U-turn, set to join Magesi FC

Morgan Mammila has made a U-turn on his move to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC, where he was set to take over as the Chief Operating…
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George Matlou during Kaizer Chiefs training session

Kaizer Chiefs bid farewell to George Matlou

Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed their first departure ahead of the upcoming campaign, parting ways with midfielder George Matlou. The 27-year-old…
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Coach Pitso Dladla unveiled by Golden Arrows

Golden Arrows confirm Pitso Dladla’s appointment

Betway Premiership side Golden Arrows have confirmed the appointment of 2026 Nedbank Cup-winning coach Pitso Dladla as the club's new gaffer for the upcoming…
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