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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Soccer journalism | English
Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Wayde Jooste signs for Stellenbosch FC
4 months ago

Wayde Jooste finds new home

Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have strengthened their defence with the acquisition of former Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC right back Wayde…
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Tabiso Mpame in action for Kruger United
4 months ago

Kruger and Tabiso Mpame edge closer to a reunion

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Kruger United FC and talented winger Tabiso Mpame are edging closer to a reunion, FARPost has learnt. The Mpumalanga…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos
4 months ago

Broos gives honest verdict on Angola ahead of AFCON opener

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has delivered a candid assessment of the Angolan national team as his troops prepare for their CAF 2025 AFCON group stage…
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Themba Zwane in action for Bafana Bafana
4 months ago

Ex-Bafana star assesses AFCON squad depth without ‘Mshishi’ Zwane

Ex-Bafana Bafana international Sibusiso Vilakazi has weighed in on the national team's depth ahead of the 2025 AFCON, addressing the absence of veteran…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Bafana Bafana
4 months ago

‘He’s exceptional’: Masango on Mofokeng getting his mojo back

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mandla Masango has shared his thoughts on Relebohile Mofokeng's qualities, despite his sluggish start to the season and his…
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Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis in Bafana Bafana XI
4 months ago

Pitso reveals what makes Mbule & Appollis combination tick at Bafana

Sipho Mbule’s former youth coach, Pitso Mokoena, has revealed what he believes drives the partnership between ‘MasterChef’ and Oswin Appollis at Bafana…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in action for Orlando Pirates against Marumo Gallants
5 months ago

Ouaddou breaks down Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s exceptional qualities

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has outlined the exceptional qualities that made the dependable centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi stand out at the Soweto…
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Betway Premiership tie between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs
5 months ago

TS Galaxy and Chiefs settle for goalless draw

TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs played out to a 0-0 draw in their Betway Premiership clash at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Sunday afternoon. The…
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Oswin Appollis receiving his Carling Knockout Cup Man of the Match prize money
5 months ago

Oswin Appollis reveals his true feelings on the R100k MoM award

Orlando Pirates midfielder Oswin Appollis did not hold back his true feelings after being handed the R100,000 Man of the Match award following the club's 1-0…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in Orlando Pirates colours.
5 months ago

‘It will be a fairytale story’: Vilakazi on Mbokazi’s last dance for Pirates

Former Bafana Bafana forward Sibusiso Vilakazi has weighed in on Mbekezeli Mbokazi's last dance for Orlando Pirates when they take on Marumo Gallants in the…
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Orlando Pirates players
5 months ago

Sibusiso Vilakazi picks players to watch out for in Carling Knockout final

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana attacker Sibusiso Vilakazi has picked the players he believes will have a big influence in the Carling Knockout…
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Thabang Matuludi in action for Polokwane City FC
5 months ago

AFCON-bound Thabang Matuludi opens up on competition with Mudau at Bafana

Polokwane City FC star Thabang Matuludi has opened up on his competition with Khuliso Mudau at Bafana Bafana, having made the cut to Hugo Broos' final 25-man…
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