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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

Lesiba Nku during his unveiling at Sekhukhune United

Lesiba Nku reflects on Sekhukhune United debut

Sekhukhune United’s new signee, Lesiba Nku, has opened up about making his first appearance for Babina Noko against TS Galaxy over the weekend. The Betway…
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Minister Gayton McKenzie addressing members of the media

Minister McKenzie clarifies SA’s stance on hosting 2026 WAFCON

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has issued a formal statement to clarify South Africa’s stance on hosting the 2026 WAFCON,…
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Relebohile Mofokeng warming up in Orlando Pirates colours

Ouaddou’s words that sparked Relebohile Mofokeng’s MOTM performance 

Orlando Pirates’ star winger, Relebohile Mofokeng, has revealed the tactical nudge from coach Abdeslam Ouaddou that inspired his latest Man of the Match…
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Thato Khiba unveiled by Sekhukhune United

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

Chiefs leapfrog Pirates after spirited win over Gallants

Kaizer Chiefs secured an important 1-0 victory over Marumo Gallants in their Betway Premiership clash at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday night.…
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Khulumani Ndamane in action for Mamelodi Sundowns against Sekhukhune United in a Betway Premiership tie

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

‘We fell asleep’: Eric Tinkler laments late lapse in Sundowns defeat

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler has explained what cost his side as he watched his game plan crumble in stoppage time on Tuesday night. A late lapse in…
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Aden McCarthy with his Kaizer Chiefs teammates

Aden McCarthy on Chiefs’ league title hopes

Kaizer Chiefs' talented defender Aden McCarthy has weighed in on the Amakhosi's Betway Premiership title hopes as they prepare to face Marumo Gallants on…
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Cole Alexander during his stint with Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander retires

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfield anchor Cole Alexander has officially confirmed his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a…
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Levy Mashiane unveiled by Betway Premiership side Magesi FC

Magesi FC bolster squad with Levy Mashiane’s acquisition

In a move that bolsters their attacking options for the second half of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, Magesi FC have secured the signing of winger…
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Mduduzi Mdantsane during his stint at Kaizer Chiefs

Mduduzi Mdantsane explains his presence at Phezulu FC 

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane has addressed his presence at the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side, Phezulu FC. The 31-year-old has…
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Former The Bees FC coach Humphrey Mlwane

Ex-Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane secures new coaching gig

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Tzaneen United have beefed up their technical team with the appointment of former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey…
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