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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Soccer journalism | English
Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Langelihle Mhlongo unveiled by AmaZulu FC
5 months ago

AmaZulu bolster squad with signing of midfielder

Betway Premiership side AmaZulu FC has bolstered its squad for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign with the signing of attacking midfielder Langelihle…
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Stellenbosch FC players
5 months ago

Why Polokwane? Stellenbosch FC reveal reasoning behind CAF venue decision

Stellenbosch FC has revealed the main reason for moving their CAF Confederation Cup group stage encounter against AS Otohô to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in…
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Cape Town Spurs FC head coach Nasief Morris
5 months ago

CT Spurs begin life in ABC Motsepe League in style 

Cape Town Spurs, under the tutelage of ex-Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris, began life in the SAFA Western ABC Motsepe League in style after their…
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Percy Tau in action for Bafana Bafana
5 months ago

Teboho Mokoena reveals why he dedicates 50th Bafana cap to Percy Tau

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has revealed why he dedicated his 50th Bafana Bafana cap to Percy Tau, following Bafana Bafana's 3-1 victory over…
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Ayanda Patosi in action for Bafana Bafana
5 months ago

Former Bafana and CT City midfielder signs for new club

Former Bafana Bafana and Cape Town City FC midfielder Ayanda Patosi has signed for the ambitious SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side, Hope FC. The…
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Bafana Bafana in celebratory mood
5 months ago

Bafana Bafana beat Zambia amid food poisoning allegations

Bafana Bafana delivered a decisive 3-1 victory over Zambia's Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but the result was…
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Roggert Nyundu during his stint with Kruger United
5 months ago

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu finds new home

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu has found a new home in the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League, joining Fernie Battalions FC. The veteran frontman returned…
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Kaizer Chiefs players
5 months ago

Chiefs reveal reason for Magesi league tie postponement

Kaizer Chiefs have revealed the reason for the postponement of their Betway Premiership tie against Limpopo side, Magesi FC. This showdown was initially…
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Emile Witbooi awarded Man of the Match accolade
5 months ago

Amajimbos coach reveals secret behind Witbooi’s fine form

Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo has disclosed the secret behind Cape Town City FC's Emile Witbooi's fine form at the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.…
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Former Moroka Swallows chairman David Mogashoa
5 months ago

Thidiela’s attack on Irvin Khoza: What David Mogashoa thinks

Upington City FC boss David Mogashoa has shared his perspective on the explosive allegations made by Black Leopards owner David Thidiela against PSL chairman…
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Shaun Els in action for Amajimbos
5 months ago

‘He is a rare breed’: Vela Khumalo on Kaizer Chiefs’ starlet

Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo has explained why Kaizer Chiefs rising starlet Shaun Els needs to be protected following his stellar displays at the…
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Masindi Nemtajela in Orlando Pirates colours
5 months ago

Why Masindi Nemtajela fitted in like a glove at Pirates

Masindi Nemtajela's agent, Nimrod Mbhalati, has shared his views on why his client has fit in like a glove in the Orlando Pirates setup, having joined the…
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