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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

Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos during a press conference

Broos names final Bafana squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has unveiled his final 26-man squad for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. The global showpiece is set to kick…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou holding the Betway Premiership title

Segolela explains what fuelled Ouaddou’s treble triumph

Former Orlando Pirates winger Tlou Segolela has explained what fuelled coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s historic treble-winning campaign in his debut season with the…
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Irvin Khoza addressing members of the media

Irvin Khoza’s heartfelt message after Pirates’ treble-winning season

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has sent a heartfelt message appreciation to the club’s faithful supporters following a treble-winning 2025/26 campaign.…
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ABC Motsepe League title at SAFA House

ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs draw confirmed

The South African Football Association [SAFA] on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, conducted the draw for the much-awaited 2025/26 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou holding the Betway Premiership title

Ouaddou, Chaine and Ndlovu clinch final Betway Prem Monthly honours

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, goalkeeper Sipho Chaine, and Sekhukhune United’s Bright Ndlovu have clinched the final Betway Premiership…
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Botswana side Matebele FC

Letsholonyane reflects on one major challenge faced at Matebele FC

Matebele FC head coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane has reflected on the one major challenge he faced at the Botswana Premier League side during his debut…
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Ntuthuko Mlotshwa in action for Lerumo Lions FC

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

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

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

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

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

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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