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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 Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

Bafana Bafana in celebratory mood
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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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Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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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