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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 is a Senior Journalist and Social Media Liaison at FARPost, specializing in breaking news, transfer dynamics, and tactical match analysis across South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial voice, bridging the gap between fast-paced matchday updates and deep-dive investigative reporting. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his journalism career in 2018 with a focus on research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost editorial team in September 2020, he has established himself as an authoritative voice in domestic football reporting, recognized for delivering exclusive reporting and tactical insights on the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. A SAFJA-accredited journalist, Mauwane was named the 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist in recognition of his consistent investigative work and comprehensive coverage of South African club football.

Mauwane Raophala

Isaac Cissé during Golden Arrows' training session

‘All these talks can be dangerous’: Mngqithi clarifies benching Isaac Cissé

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has opened up on the decision to bench Ivorian teenage sensation Isaac Cissé during their heavy 5-0 defeat to…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions XI

Lerumo Lions chairlady reflects on debut season in Motsepe Foundation Championship 

Lerumo Lions FC chairlady Sibongile Marokana has reflected on her side's performance in their debut campaign in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Lerumo…
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Amajimbos players in celebratory mood

Amajimbos learn 2026 AFCON U-17 opponents

Amajimbos have learned the opponents they will face in the 2026 CAF Under-17 AFCON tournament after the group stage draw on Wednesday. The draw took place in…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Orlando Pirates

Mokoena identifies Relebohile Mofokeng’s ‘perfect’ replacement at Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates star Lebohang Mokoena has identified the "perfect" replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng should the Bafana Bafana international secure a…
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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe showing off his Man of the Match award at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Lebohang Maboe reacts to his third straight MOM accolade

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe has reacted to his third straight Man of the Match accolade following their 3-1 win over Orbit College FC in their…
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Milford FC head coach and chairman Dr Xanti Pupuma addressing members of the media

‘I’m not really frustrated’: Milford coach remains upbeat after Nedbank Cup exit

Milford FC's fairytale run in the Nedbank Cup came to an end on Sunday afternoon, but the chairman and head coach, Dr Xanti Pupuma, remained upbeat after…
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Bafana Bafana XI against Panama at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

How Sundowns’ Club World Cup run fuels Cardoso’s Bafana belief

Miguel Cardoso believes Bafana Bafana possess the quality to compete with the world’s best, drawing direct parallels between the national team’s potential…
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Thabo September during his stint at Chippa United

Thabo September reacts as Komani miss out on ABC Motsepe Playoffs

Komani United owner Thabo September has reflected on his side’s heartbreak after narrowly missing out on a spot in the SAFA Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League…
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Orlando Pirates DDC side lining up for a team picture

Orlando Pirates extend DDC lead to six points 

Orlando Pirates have cemented their top spot in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] after securing an important 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC at the Lentelus…
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Durban City FC players in celebratory mood

Durban City edge Casric Stars to secure Nedbank Cup final berth

Durban City FC are one step away from securing silverware this season after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup semi-final tie…
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Gift Links in action for AFG Aarhus

‘Maybe I did something wrong’: Gift Links opens up on continued Bafana snub

Aarhus GF star Gift Links has opened up about his continued exclusion from the Bafana Bafana setup, revealing how he has been "in the dark" for years. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs Ladies players during a training session

Unathi Mabena reveals timeline for Kaizer Chiefs Ladies’ Hollywoodbets promotion

Kaizer Chiefs Ladies are eyeing the top flight—and head coach Unathi Mabena has revealed exactly when the club expects to gain promotion from the Sasol…
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