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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

Ntuthuko Mlotshwa in action for Lerumo Lions FC
2 weeks ago

Lerumo Lions trigger contract option for MFC top goalscorer Ntuthuko Mlotshwa

FARPost has it on good authority that Lerumo Lions FC have triggered the contract extension of the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship top goalscorer,…
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Percy Tau during his unveiling at Nam Dinh FC
2 weeks ago

Percy Tau released by Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC

South African-born forward Percy Tau has been released by Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC. This comes after a day the club cut ties with former Kaizer Chiefs…
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Morgan Mammila during his coaching stint at Baroka FC
2 weeks ago

Morgan Mammila set to join Lerumo Lions FC 

Former Chippa United coach Morgan Mammila is set to join Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC, FARPost has established. Mammila has been with…
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Coach Mandla Qhogi of Nsingizini Hotspurs FC
2 weeks ago

Ex-Pirates coach Qhogi reacts to treble-winning campaign in Eswatini

Former Orlando Pirates development coach Mandla Qhogi has reacted to his historic, treble-winning campaign in Eswatini with Nsingizini Hotspurs FC, admitting…
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Matebele FC head coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane
2 weeks ago

Letsholonyane opens up on ‘unexpected’ Coach of the Season nomination 

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has opened up about his "unexpected" nomination for the Coach of the Season award in…
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Kaizer Chiefs Ladies during a training session
3 weeks ago

How Kaizer Chiefs Ladies will shift the power balance — Ode Fulutudilu

Former Banyana Banyana striker Ode Fulutudilu has weighed in on how the formation of Kaizer Chiefs Ladies will change the game for women’s football in South…
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Betway Premiership tie between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs
3 weeks ago

Kaizer Chiefs qualify for CAF Confederation Cup after Sekhukhune win

Kaizer Chiefs have qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup for the second time in a row after their 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership…
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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine in action
3 weeks ago

What Ouaddou said about Chaine’s PSL record-breaking feat

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to the record-breaking display from goalkeeper Sipho Chaine after the shot-stopper registered his…
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Orlando Pirates DDC side crowned champions
3 weeks ago

HISTORY MADE: Orlando Pirates crowned DDC champions

Orlando Pirates have officially clinched the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] title for the first time in the club’s history after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0…
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Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese during a training session
3 weeks ago

‘It becomes do-or-die’: Allan Freese on Magesi’s survival approach

Magesi FC head coach Allan Freese has had his say on how Dikwena Tsa Meetse plans to approach their final three league matches in their quest to avoid…
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Abdoulaye S. Mariko during his stint at Orlando Pirates
4 weeks ago

What delayed ex-Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye Mariko’s progress at Orbit College

Orbit College FC head coach Pogiso Makhoye has opened up on the slow integration of former Orlando Pirates midfielder Abdoulaye S. Mariko into the club's…
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Ayanda Mtshali in Durban City FC colours
4 weeks ago

Durban City veteran Ayanda Mtshali opens up on retirement decision

Durban City FC veteran goalkeeper Ayanda Mtshali has explained why he has decided to hang up his gloves at the end of the current 2025/26 campaign. The…
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