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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

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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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Kaizer Chiefs players at FNB Stadium
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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
8 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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