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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

Al Masry head coach Nabil Kouki addressing members of the media

Al Masry coach speaks out on Chiefs’ penalty decision in Confed Cup tie

Al Masry coach Nabil Kouki has spoken out on the controversial penalty decision during their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Kaizer Chiefs at the New…
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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef

Khalil Ben Youssef slams PSL over unfair fixture congestion

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has launched a blistering attack on the PSL, accusing the league of failing to support South African clubs…
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SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe League side Leruma United

ABC Motsepe wrap: Leruma United’s winless run continues

The saying "it never rains, but it pours" remains the grim reality for Leruma United, as their winless streak stretched even further this past weekend. The…
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Sibongiseni Mthethwa in Kaizer Chiefs colours

Sibongiseni Mthethwa provides update on injury recovery

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa has provided an update regarding his injury recovery progress as the Betway Premiership second round…
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Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila [TTM] goalkeeper Ndivhuwo Mawela

TTM’s Ndivhuwo Mawela plan to silence Pirates’ star-studded frontline

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila [TTM] goalkeeper Ndivhuwo Mawela has revealed how he plans to deal with Orlando Pirates’ star-studded frontline when the two…
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TTM head coach Lucky Nelukau

Why Lucky Nelukau is unfazed by Orlando Pirates test

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila [TTM] head coach Lucky Nelukau has explained why his side harbours no fear ahead of their high-stakes Nedbank Cup Round of 32…
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Former Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali at a training session

Stanley Nwabali opens up on his Chippa United departure

Super Eagles star and 2025 AFCON bronze medalist Stanley Nwabali has opened up about his departure from Chippa United after a four-year marriage with the…
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Hlayisi Chauke in action for his former club Polokwane City FC

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

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

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

Ex-Chiefs defender Punch Masenamela fired weeks into new role

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Punch Masenamela has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the SAFA North West ABC Motsepe League side Mavabaza United,…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in Orlando Pirates colours

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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