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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

Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis in Bafana Bafana XI
5 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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Orlando Pirates duo of Thalente Mbatha and Patrick Maswanganyi
5 months ago

Pirates set to face Gallants without key midfielder

Orlando Pirates will lock horns with Marumo Gallants in their much-awaited Carling Knockout Cup final showdown without a key midfielder on Saturday, 6…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi during his unveiling at Chicago Fire
5 months ago

When does Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s Chicago Fire career really start?

With Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s transfer to Chicago Fire sealed, Saturday’s Carling Knockout Final marking his emotional swansong for Orlando Pirates, FARPost…
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Ayanda Patosi in Hope FC colours
5 months ago

How ex-PSL trio helped Patosi settle into Motsepe League

Ex-Bafana Bafana and Cape Town City FC midfielder Ayanda Patosi has revealed how former PSL players at Hope FC have assisted him in settling into the SAFA…
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Betway Premiership tie between Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
5 months ago

Chippa and Chiefs share spoils in stalemate

Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs shared the points after a 0-0 draw in their Betway Premiership clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on…
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Dillan Solomons in action for Kaizer Chiefs
5 months ago

Cedric Kaze spells out what makes Dillan Solomons unique

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has shared what makes Amakhosi defender Dillan Solomons stand out following his recent impressive performances. Solomons…
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