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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

Kaizer Chiefs players at FNB Stadium
6 months ago

Kaizer Chiefs provide injury updates on several players

Kaizer Chiefs have provided an injury update on several players ahead of their midweek Betway Premiership encounter against Siwelele FC at home. Amakhosi are…
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Phumlani Ntshangase in Summerfield Dynamos colours
6 months ago

Phumlani Ntshangase spotted at new club

Former PSL title winner Phumlani Ntshangase has been spotted at a new club, Summerfield Dynamos, in the SAFA KwaZulu-Natal ABC Motsepe League. The ex-Bidvest…
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Orlando Pirates players
6 months ago

Pirates suffer heavy defeat in DRC

Orlando Pirates suffered a 3-0 defeat to DRC side Saint Eloi Lupopo in their first leg of the CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round at Stade Kibassa…
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Kayode Bankole during his unveiling at TS Galaxy
6 months ago

Beganovic explains why Galaxy signed Nigerian goalkeeper

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has explained why his side decided to rope in Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. Bankole was unveiled by the Rockets on…
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Magesi FC midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu
6 months ago

‘He’s focused’: Maduka reacts to Zungu’s MOTM display

Magesi FC head coach John Maduka has reacted to former Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu's Man of the Match display following Dikwena Tsa Meetse's…
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Monnapule Saleng in Orbit College FC colours
6 months ago

Orbit coach Makhoye changes his tune on Saleng

Orbit College FC head coach Pogiso Makhoye has changed his tune regarding Monnapule Saleng after the winger scored the winning goal against Richards Bay FC…
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Lebohang Maboe in Kaizer Chiefs colours at FNB Stadium
6 months ago

What fully recovered Lebohang Maboe plans to deliver for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Lebohang Maboe has revealed what he aims to do for Amakhosi after recovering from his injury setback, with his debut…
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Kayode Bankole with TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi
6 months ago

TS Galaxy sign Nigerian goalkeeper

Betway Premiership side TS Galaxy has continued to strengthen its squad for the ongoing 2025/26 PSL season with the acquisition of Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode…
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Kaizer Chiefs players
6 months ago

Chiefs announce travelling squad to face AS Simba in Lubumbashi

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the 22-member squad travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup Second…
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Clayton Daniels during his stint at Cape Town Spurs FC
6 months ago

Former Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels lands coaching gig

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels has been roped in by new SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side, Hope FC, as part of their coaching…
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Siphelele Ntshangase during his stint at Sunrise FC
6 months ago

Siphelele Ntshangase joins new club

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase has signed for SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Makotopong Bahumi FC for the 2025/26…
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Thapelo Morena in action for Bafana Bafana against Zimbabwe
6 months ago

Morena outlines what Bafana must correct to save World Cup dream

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thapelo Morena has outlined what Bafana Bafana must correct to save their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream as they lock horns with Rwanda in…
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