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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

Kgotso Moleko with George Maluleka during their stint at Kaizer Chiefs

Former Chiefs defender Kgotso Moleko joins Lesotho side Lifofane FC

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Kgotso Moleko is set for a fresh chapter outside South African borders after putting pen to paper with Lesotho Premier League…
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Kaizer Chiefs Ladies celebrate a goal

Soweto Derby in women’s football? Fulutudilu hopes Chiefs’ move sparks Pirates response

Ex-Banyana Banyana forward Ode Fulutudilu has shared her views on whether Kaizer Chiefs Ladies' establishment would force arch-rivals Orlando Pirates to form…
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Clayton Daniels during Hope FC's warm-up session

How veteran defender Clayton Daniels is defying age as a player-coach

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has opened up about how he successfully juggled the demanding dual role of player-coach at Hope FC, helping guide the…
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Prince Nxumalo in action for AmaTuks

AmaTuks cut ties with former MFC top goalscorer Prince Nxumalo 

AmaTuks have cut ties with former Motsepe Foundation Championship top goalscorer Prince Nxumalo ahead of the 2026/27 PSL campaign, FARPost has established.…
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Coach Sundra Govinder during his stint at Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs coach Govinder and Zitha join Lechesa’s technical team at The Bees

Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees FC have beefed up their technical team ahead of the upcoming season following the appointment of former Kaizer…
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Ronwen Williams in Bafana Bafana colours

Aaron Mokoena on why Williams should embrace captaining Bafana at World Cup

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron ‘Mbazo’ Mokoena has explained why the current national team skipper Ronwen Williams, should fully embrace the monumental…
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Katekani Mhlongo in action for Marumo Gallants

Inside Katekani Mhlongo’s move to TS Galaxy: Contract details revealed

FARPost can reveal the contract details behind defender Katekani Mhlongo’s switch to TS Galaxy from Marumo Gallants ahead of the new Betway Premiership…
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Pitso Dladla addressing members of the media

Durban City confirm Pitso Dladla’s exit amidst Golden Arrows links

Betway Premiership side Durban City FC have confirmed the departure of their coach Pitso Dladla, who led them to the 2026 Nedbank Cup triumph. Dladla is…
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Noko Matlou during her days in Banyana Banyana colours

Banyana legend Noko Matlou joins Limpopo’s Ramatlaohle Ladies after Spain spell 

Limpopo-based Hollywoodbets Super League side Ramatlaohle Ladies have made a marquee signing by securing the services of Banyana Banyana legend Noko Matlou…
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Jacob Mokhasi during his stint with Marumo Gallants

Golden Arrows bolster backroom staff with Jacob Mokhasi

Betway Premiership side Golden Arrows have made an addition to their technical team ahead of the new 2026/27 campaign, securing the services of goalkeeper…
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Duncan Lechesa during his stint at Polokwane City FC

The Bees FC turn to Duncan Lechesa after Joel Masutha’s departure

Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees FC have moved swiftly to fill their vacant head coaching post, roping in the experienced Duncan Lechesa as…
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Coach Humphrey Mlwane during his stint at The Bees FC

Humphrey Mlwane sheds light on his future at Eswatini side Tabankulu Celtic

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has shed light on his future at Eswatini side Tabankulu Celtic FC following the conclusion of the 2025/26…
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