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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

Zuko Gxabuza in Gomora United colours

Gomora United part ways with trio amidst TS Galaxy links

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Gomora United have parted ways with the trio of Zuko Gxabuza, Lennol Mathebula, and Mpho Maoke, who are heavily linked…
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Brayan Lèon in celebratory mood after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns star Brayan Léon reveals targets for new season

Mamelodi Sundowns frontman Brayan Léon has revealed his ambitions for the upcoming 2026/27 season following his impressive displays in the Masandawana…
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Hildah Magaia during a training session at Deportivo de La Coruña

Banyana Banyana’s Hildah Magaia leaves Spanish club

Banyana Banyana star Hildah Magaia has parted ways with Spanish Liga F club Deportivo de La Coruña, almost six months after joining the club. The 31-year-old…
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Palelo Mafuyeke in action for Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Selwana White Vultures

Sekhukhune United sign lethal ABC Motsepe League striker Palelo Mafuyeke

FARPost has it on good authority that Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United have secured the services of lethal striker Palelo Mafuyeke from SAFA Limpopo…
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Outgoing Hope FC head coach Dylan Dean

Dylan Deane and Hope FC part ways after historic PSL promotion

Fresh off securing a historic promotion to the Premier Soccer League [PSL], Hope FC have parted ways with head coach Dylan Deane ahead of their debut…
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Coach Steve Barker on the touchline giving Simba SC players instructions

Steve Barker secures third monthly award at Simba SC

Simba SC head coach Steve Barker has clinched his third individual accolade at the club after being named the Tanzania Premier League Coach of the Month for…
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Kruger United crowned Motsepe Foundation Championship winners

Kruger United rubbish claims of club sale and mass player exits

Betway Premiership newcomers Kruger United have rubbished claims regarding the potential sale of the club and dismissed reports suggesting a mass player…
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Nkosinathi Ononogbu and coach Kabelo Sibiya in Highbury FC colours

Nkosinathi Ononogbu leaves Highbury FC 

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC have parted ways with winger Nkosinathi Ononogbu as the 2026/27 PSL season fast approaches. The 28-year-old…
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Naeem Amoojee in celebratory mood after scoring for Highbury FC

Naeem Amoojee parts ways with Highbury FC

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC have parted ways with their star forward, Naeem Amoojee, ahead of the upcoming season. Amoojee, who…
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Milford FC chairman and head coach Dr Xanti Pupuma at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium

Dr Xanti Pupuma addresses future as Milford coach after Betway Prem promotion

Milford FC chairman and head coach Dr Xanti Pupuma has weighed in on his future as the club's mentor after securing a historic promotion to the Betway…
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Lesiba Nku during his stint at Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United release Lesiba Nku

Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United has parted ways with attacking midfielder Lesiba Nku ahead of the upcoming season, FARPost has established. Nku…
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Lucky Malatsi in Lerumo Lions FC colours

Polokwane City FC sign Lucky Malatsi

Polokwane City FC have bolstered their attacking options ahead of the 2026/27 PSL season with the signing of forward Lucky Malatsi, FARPost can reveal. The…
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