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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

Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo
5 months ago

Vela Khumalo opens up on historic World Cup moment with Amajimbos

Amajimbos head coach, Vela Khumalo, has spoken out about the monumental achievement of guiding South Africa's Under-17 men's national team to the FIFA U-17…
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Tshepang Moremi in celebratory mood after scoring for Orlando Pirates
5 months ago

Pirates legend names the quality that makes Tshepang Moremi ‘special’

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Moeneeb Josephs, has named the quality he believes makes Tshepang Moremi 'special', offering high praise for the Soweto…
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Katlego Ramonyai during his stint at Orlando Pirates
5 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates defender joins new club

Former Orlando Pirates defender Katlego Ramonyai has joined Hout Bay United in the SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League for the 2025/26 season. In the last…
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Sello Chokoe taking charge of Makotopong Bahumi FC
5 months ago

Ex-Baroka coach lands new job in ABC Motsepe League

Ex-Baroka FC mentor Sello Chokoe has found a new home in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side, Makotopong Bahumi FC, as the club's new head coach. Chokoe…
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Carling Knockout Cup Trophy
5 months ago

PSL confirm Carling Knockout final venue and date

The PSL has confirmed the venue and date for the Carling Knockout Cup final showdown between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. This venue announcement…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
6 months ago

Pirates coach reacts to reaching another cup final

Orlando Pirates mentor Abdeslam Ouaddou has reacted to guiding the Buccaneers to the Carling Knockout Cup final, marking yet another cup final appearance for…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos with his assistant Helman Mkhalele
6 months ago

Broos names Bafana final squad to face Zambia

Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has named his final squad for the international friendly game against their neighbors, Zambia, in South Africa later this…
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Yanela Mbuthuma in Orlando Pirates colours
6 months ago

Mbuthuma brace hands Pirates win over Arrows

Yanela Mbuthuma delivered a match-winning performance for Orlando Pirates, netting a crucial brace to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in…
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CAF WAFCON Trophy
6 months ago

CAF announce major WAFCON expansion

CAF has officially announced the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON], confirming that the number of participating nations will increase…
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Nkanyiso Zungu during his stint with Orlando Pirates
6 months ago

Ex-Pirates midfielder eyes Bafana call-up after Premiership comeback

Ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu has expressed his intention to find himself in the Bafana Bafana squad following his return to the Betway…
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Tefu Mashamaite during his stint at Phalaborwa United
6 months ago

Tefu Mashamaite reveals lessons learnt in SA third-tier 

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has revealed the lessons learned in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League following his short stint with Phalaborwa…
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CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draw
6 months ago

CAF draw: Chiefs, Sundowns, Stellenbosch learn their group stage fate

The road to continental glory has been laid out for South Africa's representatives: Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC as the three clubs…
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