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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

Mamelodi Sundowns in celebratory mood after being crowned the Betway Premiership champions

What stands out for Oupa Manyisa about this season’s Betway Prem title race 

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Oupa 'Ace' Manyisa believes the current Betway Premiership season is one of the most competitive,…
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Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge side XI

Why Chiefs loaned out their brightest DDC talents in the January transfer

Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Vela Khumalo has explained Amakhosi's decision to loan out multiple of their brightest DDC talents in the…
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Coach Joel Masutha during his stint at Black Leopards

Joel Masutha finds new home

Motsepe Foundation Championship side The Bees FC have roped in well-travelled gaffer Joel Masutha as the club's new head coach. Masutha joins the…
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AmaZulu FC DDC head coach Kurt Lentjies and his assistant coach Thabo Mngomeni

Kurt Lentjies opens up on his working relationship with Thabo Mngomeni 

AmaZulu FC DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Kurt Lentjies has opened up on his working relationship with former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend…
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Gabriela Salgado in Banyana Banyana colours

Salgado reflects on seven months of healing after career-threatening injury

After seven months of physical and mental hurdles, Banyana Banyana’s Gabriela Salgado has reflected on her difficult journey back from an injury that nearly…
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Gabriela Salgado stretched off the field after leg injury.

Desiree Ellis reacts to Gabriela Salgado’s comeback after horrific injury setback

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has reacted to Gabriela Salgado's emotional return to the pitch, marking the end of a long road to recovery after a…
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Tshegofatso Mabasa in action for Stellenbosch FC

Gavin Hunt explains Tshegofatso Mabasa’s absence in Magesi tie 

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has provided clarity on the absence of striker Tshegofatso Mabasa following his side’s 1-1 draw against Magesi FC on…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players in the field of play

Mamelodi Sundowns discover Champions League quarter-final opponents

Mamelodi Sundowns’ path to CAF Champions League glory has been mapped out following the 2025/26 quarter-final draw in Cairo on Tuesday. Masandawana…
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Malibongwe Khoza in action for Mamelodi Sundowns

Malibongwe Khoza drops to DDC; Sundowns coach explains why

Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] head coach Tiro van Rooyen has shed light on why senior team defender Malibongwe Khoza featured for the reserve…
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SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side Free Agents FC

ABC Motsepe wrap: Free Agents drop points as Young Pirates close the gap

Free Agents FC dropped crucial points this weekend following a 1-1 draw against TUT. The stalemate allowed Young Pirates FC to turn up the heat in the SAFA…
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Coach Vela Khumalo in charge of Kaizer Chiefs' DStv Diski Challenge side

Chiefs slump to back-to-back DDC losses, Vela Khumalo pinpoints the problem

Coach Vela Khumalo has pinpointed Kaizer Chiefs' problem after the side suffered their second consecutive defeat in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC], falling…
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Coach Humphrey Mlwane during his stint with The Bees FC

Former Chiefs midfielder Mlwane reveals his mandate at Eswatini side

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has disclosed his primary mandate following his appointment as head coach of Eswatini outfit Tabankulu Celtic…
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