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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

Atisang Batsi in action for Motsepe Foundation Championship side Orbit College FC
11 months ago

42-year-old Orbit College captain opens up on his future

After guiding Orbit College FC to the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs, 42-year-old captain Atisang Batsi has shed light on his future at the club. The…
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Talented midfielder Samuel Darpoh in action for Magesi FC
11 months ago

Da Gama comments on Darpoh leaving Magesi FC

Magesi FC mentor Owen Da Gama has commented on the reports of Samuel Darpoh leaving the Limpopo club at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign.…
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Bafana Bafana team photo
11 months ago

SAFA confirm Bafana’s opponents for upcoming friendlies

SAFA have confirmed Bafana Bafana's opponents for next month's upcoming international friendly matches to be hosted in South Africa. This comes after coach…
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Magesi FC players
11 months ago

Magesi FC star ruled out for Pirates clash

Magesi FC will have to contend with a setback in their Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates this Wednesday, as one of their star player has been…
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Marumo Gallants head coach Abseslam Ouaddou on the touchline
11 months ago

Abdeslam Ouaddou sheds light on his future at Marumo Gallants

Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shed light on his future at the club after the team played its last game of the season against Magesi FC on…
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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele with the new three players set to join Bakgaga
11 months ago

Baroka FC set to bolster squad with three new signings

Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship season, Baroka FC have already started to bolster their squad for the upcoming…
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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Zizwe United
11 months ago

Zizwe United lodge complaint over referee appointments

Zizwe United have lodged a formal complaint against SAFA Western Cape, citing irregularities in the appointment of match officials for their ABC Motsepe…
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Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele walking
11 months ago

Fiston Mayele’s contract situation and Pyramids FC’s stance explained

Just two days after Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele declined to discuss talk linking him to Kaizer Chiefs, FARPost looks at his contract status and the…
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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka during a training session
11 months ago

Shocking Amajita coach salary details emerge

Former SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok has revealed the shocking salary details of Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka, the very individual who steered…
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Coach Rulani Mokwena during a training session at Wydad Athletic Club
11 months ago

Rulani Mokwena opens up on post-Wydad future

Highly-rated SA coach Rulani Mokwena has shed light on his future, just a few days after cutting ties with Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club. On Tuesday,…
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Bandile Shandu with his Orlando Pirates teammates during a training session
11 months ago

Pirates to take on AmaZulu without key midfielder

Orlando Pirates will take on AmaZulu FC in a Betway Premiership encounter without a key midfielder this weekend in Durban. The Soweto giants will battle it…
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ABC Motsepe League advertising board
11 months ago

North West ABC Motsepe League clubs battle over player ineligibility

With the North West ABC Motsepe League season reaching its fever pitch, Lerumo Lions have lodged a complaint with SAFA against Thames FC for fielding an…
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