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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

Marumo Gallants Bus
6 months ago

Marumo Gallants set record straight after team bus incident

Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants has set the record straight after the club survived an accident scare on Sunday night in Durban. This comes after…
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Match official during Dlangezwa Hellenic FC v Umvoti FC
6 months ago

ABC Motsepe wrap: KZN side vent frustrations at match officials

It was another weekend nothing short of drama in the ABC Motsepe League, with SAFA KZN side Dlangezwa Hellenic FC venting frustration at match officials who…
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Camren Dansin in celebratory mood after scoring for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns
6 months ago

‘It’s what I’m going to do’: Pirates coach Ouaddou makes bold vow

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made a bold vow after the 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership. The sold-out affair…
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Betway Premiership tie between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium
6 months ago

Sundowns and Pirates share spoils in stalemate

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their sold-out Betway Premiership encounter at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in…
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Durban City FC head coach Gavin Hunt
6 months ago

‘It’s hard to take that’: Hunt on Durban City’s disallowed goal

Durban City FC head coach Gavin Hunt has reacted to his side's disallowed goal against Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership tie at Moses Mabhida Stadium…
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Andile Mpisane with Mbabane Highlanders AM fans
6 months ago

‘His PSL experience helps’: Highlanders coach on Andile Mpisane

Mbabane Highlanders AM coach Ernest Mavuso has opened up about his working relationship with former Royal AM chairman Andile Mpisane at the Eswatini side.…
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Amajimbos players in celebratory mood
6 months ago

Vela Khumalo’s candid assessment of Amajimbos’ squad depth 

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo has given his candid assessment of his side’s squad depth ahead of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, set to be staged in Qatar.…
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Carling Knockout Cup Trophy
6 months ago

PSL confirm Carling Knockout semi-finals draw

The PSL has finalised the draw for the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches on Wednesday, 29…
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Mandla Qhogi with his Nsingizini Hotspurs FC technical team
6 months ago

Ex-Pirates coach’s side lodge complaint against Simba SC after Champions League exit

Nsingizini Hotspurs FC, coached by former Orlando Pirates development coach Mandla Qhogi, has lodged a complaint with CAF against Simba SC following their…
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Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final tie between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC
6 months ago

Pirates beat Magesi to book Carling Knockout semi-final spot

Orlando Pirates have qualified for the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup semi-finals after their 2-1 win over the defending champions, Magesi FC, at Orlando…
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Lehlohonolo Nonyane with his Phezulu FC teammates
6 months ago

Ex-Baroka and Kruger captain Lehlohonolo Nonyane joins new club

Former Baroka FC and Kruger United captain Lehlohonolo Nonyane has joined a new club, Phezulu FC, in the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League. The 38-year-old…
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Tefu Mashamaite addressing members of the media
6 months ago

Tefu Mashamaite breaks silence on Phalaborwa United departure

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Tefu Mashamaite has broken his silence following his departure as head coach of the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe…
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