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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

Nkanyiso Zungu during his stint with Orlando Pirates
7 months ago

Ex-Pirates midfielder eyes Bafana call-up after Premiership comeback

Ex-Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu has expressed his intention to find himself in the Bafana Bafana squad following his return to the Betway…
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Tefu Mashamaite during his stint at Phalaborwa United
7 months ago

Tefu Mashamaite reveals lessons learnt in SA third-tier 

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has revealed the lessons learned in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League following his short stint with Phalaborwa…
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CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draw
7 months ago

CAF draw: Chiefs, Sundowns, Stellenbosch learn their group stage fate

The road to continental glory has been laid out for South Africa's representatives: Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Stellenbosch FC as the three clubs…
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Marumo Gallants Bus
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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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