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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

Nedbank Cup trophy

Motsepe Foundation Championship Nedbank Cup draw confirmed

The paths for Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs seeking a spot in the prestigious Nedbank Cup Last 32 have been drawn by the PSL, setting the stage for…
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Siphelele Ntshangase during his time at Black Leopards

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder joins new ABC Motsepe club

In a quick turnaround, former Kaizer Chiefs star Siphelele Ntshangase has found a new home in the Limpopo ABC Motsepe League, joining Mohlabile United. This…
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Phezulu FC players entering the pitch

Ex-Sundowns midfielder resurfaces at new club 

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits midfielder Jabulani Shongwe has resurfaced at a new club, Phezulu FC, in the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League. The…
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Langelihle Mhlongo unveiled by AmaZulu FC

AmaZulu bolster squad with signing of midfielder

Betway Premiership side AmaZulu FC has bolstered its squad for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign with the signing of attacking midfielder Langelihle…
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Stellenbosch FC players

Why Polokwane? Stellenbosch FC reveal reasoning behind CAF venue decision

Stellenbosch FC has revealed the main reason for moving their CAF Confederation Cup group stage encounter against AS Otohô to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in…
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Cape Town Spurs FC head coach Nasief Morris

CT Spurs begin life in ABC Motsepe League in style 

Cape Town Spurs, under the tutelage of ex-Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris, began life in the SAFA Western ABC Motsepe League in style after their…
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Percy Tau in action for Bafana Bafana

Teboho Mokoena reveals why he dedicates 50th Bafana cap to Percy Tau

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena has revealed why he dedicated his 50th Bafana Bafana cap to Percy Tau, following Bafana Bafana's 3-1 victory over…
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Ayanda Patosi in action for Bafana Bafana

Former Bafana and CT City midfielder signs for new club

Former Bafana Bafana and Cape Town City FC midfielder Ayanda Patosi has signed for the ambitious SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side, Hope FC. The…
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Bafana Bafana in celebratory mood

Bafana Bafana beat Zambia amid food poisoning allegations

Bafana Bafana delivered a decisive 3-1 victory over Zambia's Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but the result was…
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Roggert Nyundu during his stint with Kruger United

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu finds new home

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu has found a new home in the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League, joining Fernie Battalions FC. The veteran frontman returned…
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Kaizer Chiefs players

Chiefs reveal reason for Magesi league tie postponement

Kaizer Chiefs have revealed the reason for the postponement of their Betway Premiership tie against Limpopo side, Magesi FC. This showdown was initially…
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Emile Witbooi awarded Man of the Match accolade

Amajimbos coach reveals secret behind Witbooi’s fine form

Amajimbos head coach Vela Khumalo has disclosed the secret behind Cape Town City FC's Emile Witbooi's fine form at the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.…
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