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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

Aphelele Teto at Livingston FC training
9 months ago

Aphelele Teto poised to be Sundowns’ first signing

Mamelodi Sundowns are close to reaching an agreement with talented forward Aphelele Teto, who could become their first signing of the transfer window,…
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MC Alger new head coach Rulani Mokwena
9 months ago

Rulani Mokwena reveals his main objectives at MC Alger

Former Wydad Athletic Club and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed his main objectives at Algerian giants, Mouloudia Club d’Alger. A week…
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Former Bafana Bafana international Lebogang Phiri
9 months ago

Lebogang Phiri confirms Kaizer Chiefs talks

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebogang Phiri has acknowledged that his agent engaged in discussions with Kaizer Chiefs after his departure from French…
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Banele Hlophe in action for JDR Stars
9 months ago

‘I’m going through a lot,’ says PSL award nominee

Motsepe Foundation Championship Players' Player of the Season nominee Banele Hlophe has made shocking revelations ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season. Hlophe was…
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WAFCON quarter-final tie between Banyana Banyana and Senegal
9 months ago

Banyana beat Senegal to set WAFCON semi-final date with Nigeria 

Banyana Banyana have set up a WAFCON semi-final date with Nigeria following their 4-1 win over Senegal on penalties in the quarter-final tie. The game ended…
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Sekhukhune United defender Vuyo Letlapa
9 months ago

Cardoso on Vuyo Letlapa’s qualities amidst Austria interest

Sekhukhune United's veteran defender, Daniel Cardoso, has shared his thoughts on the qualities of Vuyo Letlapa amid interest from Austria. Letlapa, who plays…
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Orbit College FC technical team
9 months ago

Orbit College unveil Pirates trio and new signings

Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College FC have unveiled their new signings, including three Orlando Pirates players. The side had a media…
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Kaizer Chiefs in Pre-season
9 months ago

Chiefs & Pirates’ opening Betway Premiership fixtures of the season

Find out who the Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, will face in their respective opening fixtures of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.…
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Sekhukhune United unveil Sydney Malivha from Baroka FC
9 months ago

Sekhukhune United announce new acquisition

Sekhukhune United are continuing to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, this time with the acquisition of midfielder Sydney Malivha. Malivha…
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Thabelo Tshikweta during his stint at the Motsepe Foundation
9 months ago

Polokwane City FC set to sign Venda FC striker

Polokwane City FC are set to sign Thabelo Tshikweta, who was previously in the books of Venda FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Tshikweta was…
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Yusuf Maart during his stint at Kaizer Chiefs
9 months ago

Official: Yusuf Maart leaves Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has officially left the Soweto giants, as he has signed for newly promoted Austrian Bundesliga outfit SV Ried. Maart, who…
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Official PSL Logo
9 months ago

PSL reveal 2024/25 season awards nominees

The PSL has officially revealed the nominees for the 2024/25 season awards, setting the stage to recognise the standout performers and contributors from both…
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