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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
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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

Stellenbosch FC unveil Henri Stanic
9 months ago

Stellenbosch FC sign Belgian centre-back

Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of Belgian centre-back Henri Stanic ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season. Stanic joins the Cape Winelands-based outfit…
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Banyana Banyana players in celebratory mood
9 months ago

Banyana qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals with one game to spare

Banyana Banyana are on course to defend their WAFCON title as they have qualified for the quarter-finals with one game to spare. Desiree Ellis' troops…
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Jabulani 'S-curl' Mendu addressing members of the media
10 months ago

Ex-Chiefs star Jabulani Mendu lands coaching gig in Lesotho

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Jabulani Mendu has joined Lesotho side Linare FC as the club's new head coach for the upcoming season. 'S-curl', as he is popularly…
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Former Cape Town City FC captain Thamsanqa Mkhize
10 months ago

Cape Town City FC cut ties with nine players

Cape Town City FC has confirmed a significant squad overhaul, releasing nine players as part of a mass exodus. Among those departing is long-serving defender…
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Tanzania v Banyana Banyana in a WAFCON match
10 months ago

Banyana Banyana survive Tanzania scare in WAFCON tie 

Banyana Banyana were held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania in their CAF 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C tie at the Honneur Stadium on Friday night. The…
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Stephane Aziz Ki at Wydad AC
10 months ago

Aziz Ki’s future sealed, as Wydad makes transfer permanent

Wydad Athletic Club have exercised the option to sign midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki permanently following the conclusion of his loan spell on July 10. The…
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Miguel Timm unveiled by Sekhukhune United
10 months ago

Miguel Timm joins Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United have confirmed the signing of talented midfielder Miguel Timm from Soweto giants Orlando Pirates as the club continues to build a solid…
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Siphesihle Ndlovu at Kaizer Chiefs Village during his unveiling
10 months ago

Ex-Chiefs coach pinpoints Ndlovu’s potential challenges at Naturena

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has highlighted a specific challenge that new Amakhosi signing Siphesihle Ndlovu might encounter as he…
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Lee Langeveldt extends his stay at Stellenbosch FC
10 months ago

Lee Langeveldt extends his stay at Stellenbosch FC

Veteran goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt has extended his stay at Stellenbosch FC for the upcoming campaign. This will be his 21st season as a professional…
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Rulani Mokwena at Wydad AC coaching
10 months ago

Rulani Mokwena emerges as target for MC Alger

Rulani Mokwena, recently linked to a move to Pyramids FC in Egypt, has now emerged as a target for the newly crowned Algerian champions, MC Alger. The…
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Bokang Mokwena during his stint at Upington City FC
10 months ago

Agency confirms Bokang Mokwena’s move to Durban City FC

Talented winger Bokang Mokwena has completed his move to the newly promoted KZN side Durban City FC from Motsepe Foundation Championship club Upington City…
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Thero Setsile in action for Jwaneng Galaxy
10 months ago

Morena Ramoreboli likens Jwaneng Galaxy star to Deon Hotto

Morena Ramoreboli has drawn a comparison between Thero Setsile and Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto, suggesting Setsile would adapt well in the Betway…
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