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Mauwane Raophala

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

Hlayisi Chauke in action for his former club Polokwane City FC
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Casric Stars rope in ex-Polokwane City striker Hlayisi Chauke

Motsepe Foundation Championship contenders Casric Stars have bolstered their attacking department by roping in former Polokwane City FC striker Hlayisi…
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Glody Lilepo in Kaizer Chiefs colours
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Chiefs coach explains why Lilepo started on bench for Stellenbosch tie

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has explained the decision to bench in-form winger Glody Lilepo during Wednesday night’s disappointing Nedbank Cup clash…
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Justice Chabalala during a training session at Gomora United
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Justice Chabalala cuts ties with Gomora United, set for Betway Prem return

FARPost has it on good authority that veteran defender Justice Chabalala has parted ways with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Gomora United, with an…
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Punch Masenamela during his stint at Mavabaza United
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Ex-Chiefs defender Punch Masenamela fired weeks into new role

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Relebohile Mofokeng in Orlando Pirates colours
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Relebohile Mofokeng weighs in on his new role as playmaker

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has opened up about his transition into a central playmaking role following his another Man of the Match…
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Lesiba Nku during his unveiling at Sekhukhune United
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Lesiba Nku reflects on Sekhukhune United debut

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Minister Gayton McKenzie addressing members of the media
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Minister McKenzie clarifies SA’s stance on hosting 2026 WAFCON

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Relebohile Mofokeng warming up in Orlando Pirates colours
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Ouaddou’s words that sparked Relebohile Mofokeng’s MOTM performance 

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Thato Khiba unveiled by Sekhukhune United
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What influenced Thato Khiba’s move to Sekhukhune United

Thato Khiba’s agent, Nimrod Mbhalati, has shed light on the key factors that drove the midfielder’s recent switch to Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune…
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Betway Premiership tie between Marumo Gallants and Kaizer Chiefs
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Chiefs leapfrog Pirates after spirited win over Gallants

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Khulumani Ndamane in action for Mamelodi Sundowns against Sekhukhune United in a Betway Premiership tie
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach delivers verdict on Khulumani Ndamane’s debut

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has offered his frank evaluation of Khulumani Ndamane’s debut, providing a closer look at how the defender fared in…
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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler addressing members of the media
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‘We fell asleep’: Eric Tinkler laments late lapse in Sundowns defeat

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