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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

Lebogang Phiri with Sekhukhune United fans

Why Lebogang Phiri signed for Sekhukhune United

Former Bafana Bafana international Lebogang Phiri has opened up about his decision to sign with Sekhukhune United after returning to South Africa following a…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou during a training session

Pirates coach issues injury update ahead of Soweto Derby

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has delivered a crucial double injury boost ahead of Saturday’s sold-out Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs,…
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Donay Jansen during Kaizer Chiefs' training session

Donay Jansen’s performance sparks concern for Chiefs coach

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach, Vela Khumalo, has opened up about his concerns regarding Donay Jansen’s recent dip in form following…
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Asanele Velebayi in action for Kaizer Chiefs

Ben Youssef explains Asanele Velebayi’s absence

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has addressed the absence of midfielder Asanele Velebayi following the Soweto giants' 2-1 defeat to Stellenbosch FC…
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Ethan Chislett and Lebohang Maboe at Kaizer Chiefs

Why it took Ethan Chislett seven months to make his Chiefs debut

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has shed light on the seven-month wait for Ethan Chislett to make his competitive debut, an absence that had…
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Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge head coach Tiro van Rooyen addressing the media

Sundowns coach weighs in on intense DDC title race with Pirates

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Tiro van Rooyen has weighed in on the intensifying title race as his side looks to chase down rivals…
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Nkanyiso Zungu in Magesi FC colours

Nkanyiso Zungu resurfaces at Lerumo Lions

FARPost has it on good authority that former Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu is currently trying his luck with Motsepe…
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Chippa United chairman Chippa Mpengesi addressing the masses

FIFA blow for Chippa: Transfer ban looms while Mpengesi clarifies R53m SARS reports

Chippa United are facing a race against time to avoid a FIFA-imposed transfer ban after being ordered to settle a long-standing debt with former coach Luc…
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Nedbank Cup trophy

‎Nedbank Cup quarter-finals draw revealed

‎The 'Cup of Dreams' lived up to its reputation this past weekend as giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates were sent packing in the Nedbank Cup Round…
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Free Agents FC players in action

ABC Motsepe wrap: Leruma remain winless, Free Agents drop points

The SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League action this past weekend saw the title race tighten and the relegation battle worsen, as Leruma United extended their…
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Mamelodi Sundowns DDC side in celebrations after scoring

DDC: Sundowns turn up the heat on leaders Pirates

The 2025/26 DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] title race is intensifying following this weekend's fixtures. While Orlando Pirates appeared nearly untouchable for…
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Coach Dillon Sheppard with Xhosa Manyana at Kaizer Chiefs offices.

The concern Khumalo has regarding Chiefs’ new recruit Manyana

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach, Vela Khumalo, has delivered a blunt assessment of the club’s recent acquisition, Xhosa Manyana. The…
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