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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

Orlando Pirates DDC players celebrating
1 week ago

DDC title race goes down to the wire as Pirates edge closer

Orlando Pirates have moved one step closer to clinching the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] title following a 2-0 victory over Chippa United at Dobsonville…
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Terrence Mashego in action for Durban City FC
1 week ago

Mashego on why a move away from Sundowns was the right call

Mamelodi Sundowns loanee Terrence Mashego has opened up on why he believes moving away from the star-studded Masandawana squad was the right call following…
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Darren Keet in Durban City FC colours
1 week ago

Darren Keet opens up on the reasoning behind his impending retirement

Former Bafana Bafana and current Durban City FC goalkeeper Darren Keet has explained the reasoning behind his decision to retire at the end of the current…
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Bernard Parker and Tim Sukazi after signing a deal
1 week ago

Bernard Parker opens up on working relationship with TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi

TS Galaxy interim coach Bernard Parker has opened up on his working relationship with the club chairman, Tim Sukazi, as the Rockets prepare for the Nedbank…
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Siphesihle Ndlovu in action for Kaizer Chiefs
2 weeks ago

Kaze explains absence of Ndlovu and Cross in Siwelele defeat

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has provided clarity on the absence of key duo Siphesihle Ndlovu and Bradley Cross during the club’s disappointing Betway…
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Simba SC crowned Muungano Cup winners
2 weeks ago

Steve Barker clinches first silverware with Simba SC

Former Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has secured his first piece of silverware in Tanzania, leading Simba SC to a hard-fought victory over…
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Marcelo Allende in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
2 weeks ago

Sundowns leapfrog Pirates after Polokwane City win

Mamelodi Sundowns have leapfrogged Orlando Pirates at the summit of the Betway Premiership table with a 1-0 victory over Polokwane City FC at Seshego Stadium…
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Bernard Parker in TS Galaxy colour
2 weeks ago

Tim Sukazi makes bold Bernard Parker claim 

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has made a bold claim regarding the club's interim coach, Bernard Parker, ahead of the Nedbank Cup final this Saturday. The…
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Orlando Pirates doing pitch inspection ahead of the Soweto Derby
2 weeks ago

Eugene Zwane: The key factor that could tip the title to Orlando Pirates

South African football legend Eugene Zwane has identified a key factor that could see Orlando Pirates edge Mamelodi Sundowns in a fierce Betway Premiership…
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Vusisizwe Mtshali with Nimrod Mbhalati after signing deal with Orlando Pirates
2 weeks ago

Agent explains why Pirates snapped up ex-Chiefs starlet

Football agent Nimrod Mbhalati has explained why Orlando Pirates decided to secure the services of former Kaizer Chiefs starlet Vusisizwe Mtshali. Mtshali…
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SAFA Free State ABC Motsepe League side Mangaung Unite lining up for a team picture
2 weeks ago

Mangaung Unite qualify for ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs 

Mangaung Unite have officially secured their spot in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after being crowned the Free State overall champions over…
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Orlando Pirates DDC side lining up for a team picture
2 weeks ago

Orlando Pirates on track to secure DDC title

Orlando Pirates have taken a step further toward securing the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Magesi FC at the…
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