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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

Phumlani Ntshangase during training session
6 months ago

How Phumlani Ntshangase is finding life in SA third-tier

Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Phumlani Ntshangase has disclosed how he is juggling life in the ABC Motsepe League after signing for the KZN side,…
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Coach Mandla Qhogi in Nsingizini Hotspurs FC colours
6 months ago

Former Pirates coach reveals mandate at Eswatini champions

Former Orlando Pirates development coach Mandla Qhogi has disclosed his mandate at Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs FC. Qhogi took over the coaching…
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Lehlohonolo Mojela in celebratory mood
6 months ago

What Steve Barker told Lehlohonolo Mojela after injury setback 

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has disclosed what he told Lehlohonolo Mojela, who missed the majority of the last campaign due to a knee injury.…
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Orlando Pirates ABC Motsepe League side
6 months ago

Pirates remain winless after draw with La Masia

The ABC Motsepe League produced yet another fascinating set of showdowns across the country, with Orlando Pirates remaining winless following their 2-2 draw…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating
6 months ago

Sundowns book Champions League group stage spot after win over Remo Stars 

Mamelodi Sundowns have qualified for the CAF Champions League group stage after their 2-0 win over Remo Stars of Nigeria in the second leg of the…
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Ntiyiso Bombi during his stint at Baroka FC
6 months ago

Ex-Baroka and TS Galaxy winger spotted at Limpopo side

Ex-Baroka FC and TS Galaxy right winger Ntiyiso Bombi has been spotted at the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side, Nkowankowa Continental. The 24-year-old…
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Thamsanqa Sangweni during a training session with Mkhambathi FC
6 months ago

Thamsanqa Sangweni resurfaces at a new club

Thamsanqa Sangweni has quickly found a new home. Just days after parting ways with Dlangezwa Hellenic FC, Sangweni has resurfaced at Gqeberha United, FARPost…
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Banyana Banyana players in celebratory mood
6 months ago

Sasol renew Banyana Banyana partnership

SAFA has confirmed that they have renewed their partnership with Sasol, which will continue to sponsor Banyana Banyana under an extended four-year deal. The…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker
6 months ago

Barker reacts to Stellenbosch’s CAF Club of the Year nomination

Coach Steve Barker has reacted to Stellenbosch FC's CAF Club of the Year nomination following their impressive run in the continental inter-club competition.…
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Thamsanqa Sangweni in action for Dlangweza Hellenic FC
6 months ago

Thamsanqa Sangweni cut ties with Hellenic in just two weeks

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni has cut ties with SAFA KZN ABC Motsepe League side Dlangezwa Hellenic FC, just two…
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Banyana Banyana players
6 months ago

Banyana Banyana to face DRC without four key players

Banyana Banyana face DRC without four players as they are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers on Wednesday night.…
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Magesi FC captain Elvis Chipezeze
6 months ago

Update on Elvis Chipezeze after injury scare

Magesi FC head coach John Maduka has provided an update on the injury of club captain, Elvis Chipezeze, ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final tie…
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