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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

Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Zizwe United
10 months ago

Zizwe win arbitration, offered Hanover Park replay

Zizwe United have won their arbitration against SAFA Western Cape concerning alleged discrepancies in match official selection for last month's ABC Motsepe…
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Banyana Banyana players in celebratory mood
10 months ago

Ellis names final Banyana squad for WAFCON title defence

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final squad for the upcoming CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they aim to…
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Yanela Mbuthuma during Richards Bay FC's training session
10 months ago

Moeneeb Josephs questions Pirates’ Mbuthuma signing

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned the Buccaneers' decision to sign Richards Bay FC forward Yanela Mbuthuma. The Soweto giants…
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Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League champions FC Ravens
10 months ago

FC Ravens qualify for ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

FC Ravens have qualified for the upcoming SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after being crowned the overall champions of the Eastern Cape. This comes…
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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams at FIFA Club World Cup
10 months ago

Ronwen Williams details what led to Borussia Dortmund blunder

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has detailed the circumstances that led to his costly blunder during the recent FIFA Club World Cup match…
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Felix Nmecha celebrating after scoring against Mamelodi Sundowns
10 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns suffer defeat to Borussia Dortmund

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a 4-3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their FIFA Club World Cup clash at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday night. The match was…
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Wayde Joose and Ramahlwe Mphahlele at AmaZulu training
10 months ago

AmaZulu release 16 players in major overhaul

Betway Premiership side AmaZulu FC has announced a significant squad overhaul, releasing 16 players, including experienced figures like Ramahlwe Mphahlele…
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Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side The Bees FC
10 months ago

Former Chiefs midfielder reveals secret behind national playoffs qualification

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has revealed the secret behind The Bees FC's qualification for the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.…
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Jeremo Karelse during his stint at Mamelodi Sundowns
10 months ago

Arrows land former Sundowns frontman Jerome Karelse

Betway Premiership side Golden Arrows have signed former Mamelodi Sundowns frontman Jerome Karelse as the club looks set to reinforce its striking force…
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SA-born winger Aichel Calane in Young African FC colours
10 months ago

Ex-Baroka midfielder reflects on CAF qualification with Namibian club

Ex-Baroka FC midfielder Aichel Calane has opened up about qualifying for the CAF inter-club competition with Namibian side, Young African FC. The 24-year-old…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at Naturena
10 months ago

Chiefs cut ties with experienced defender

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of experienced Mozambican international defender Edmilson Dove ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 PSL season. Dove's…
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams during a training session
10 months ago

Jayden Adams: What Sundowns expect from Ulsan in World Cup opener

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has offered insights into the strengths of their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup opponents, Ulsan Hyundai FC, ahead of…
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