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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

Gift Links in action for his Danish side AFG Aarhus

‘I’m not planning to come back home’: Gift Links

AGF Aarhus winger Gift Links has opened up about his long-term future abroad, explaining why he has no intention of returning to the Premier Soccer League…
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Wayde Jooste signs for Stellenbosch FC

Wayde Jooste finds new home

Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have strengthened their defence with the acquisition of former Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC right back Wayde…
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Tabiso Mpame in action for Kruger United

Kruger and Tabiso Mpame edge closer to a reunion

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Kruger United FC and talented winger Tabiso Mpame are edging closer to a reunion, FARPost has learnt. The Mpumalanga…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos

Broos gives honest verdict on Angola ahead of AFCON opener

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has delivered a candid assessment of the Angolan national team as his troops prepare for their CAF 2025 AFCON group stage…
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Themba Zwane in action for Bafana Bafana

Ex-Bafana star assesses AFCON squad depth without ‘Mshishi’ Zwane

Ex-Bafana Bafana international Sibusiso Vilakazi has weighed in on the national team's depth ahead of the 2025 AFCON, addressing the absence of veteran…
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Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Bafana Bafana

‘He’s exceptional’: Masango on Mofokeng getting his mojo back

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mandla Masango has shared his thoughts on Relebohile Mofokeng's qualities, despite his sluggish start to the season and his…
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Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis in Bafana Bafana XI

Pitso reveals what makes Mbule & Appollis combination tick at Bafana

Sipho Mbule’s former youth coach, Pitso Mokoena, has revealed what he believes drives the partnership between ‘MasterChef’ and Oswin Appollis at Bafana…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in action for Orlando Pirates against Marumo Gallants

Ouaddou breaks down Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s exceptional qualities

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has outlined the exceptional qualities that made the dependable centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi stand out at the Soweto…
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Betway Premiership tie between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs

TS Galaxy and Chiefs settle for goalless draw

TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs played out to a 0-0 draw in their Betway Premiership clash at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Sunday afternoon. The…
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Oswin Appollis receiving his Carling Knockout Cup Man of the Match prize money

Oswin Appollis reveals his true feelings on the R100k MoM award

Orlando Pirates midfielder Oswin Appollis did not hold back his true feelings after being handed the R100,000 Man of the Match award following the club's 1-0…
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi in Orlando Pirates colours.

‘It will be a fairytale story’: Vilakazi on Mbokazi’s last dance for Pirates

Former Bafana Bafana forward Sibusiso Vilakazi has weighed in on Mbekezeli Mbokazi's last dance for Orlando Pirates when they take on Marumo Gallants in the…
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Orlando Pirates players

Sibusiso Vilakazi picks players to watch out for in Carling Knockout final

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana attacker Sibusiso Vilakazi has picked the players he believes will have a big influence in the Carling Knockout…
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