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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

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions XI
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

‘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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

‘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
3 weeks ago

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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Bafana Bafana XI against Panama at Moses Mabhida Stadium
3 weeks ago

Broos addresses Bafana’s lack of killer instinct issue 

Coach Hugo Broos has addressed the issue of Bafana Bafana's lack of killer instinct in front of goal, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Despite…
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