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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

Lyle Foster with his Burnely FC teammates
12 months ago

Lyle Foster reacts to Burnley FC’s record-breaking season

Bafana Bafana international Lyle Foster has reacted to Burnley FC's record-breaking season in the English Football League [EFL] Championship. Burnley…
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Chippa United players celebrating after scoring a goal
12 months ago

Chippa to be without two key players for Sundowns clash

Chippa United will be without two of their key players for their midweek Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Chilli Boys will face…
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Sibusiso Vilakazi during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns
12 months ago

Themba Zwane opens up about Sibusiso Vilakazi’s support

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane has opened up about how his former teammate Sibusiso Vilakazi supported him during his injury layoff. 'Mshishi', as he…
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Tshepo Matsemela during his Magesi FC stint
12 months ago

Tshepo Matsemela opens up on Magesi FC departure

Talented attacking midfielder Tshepo Matsemela has opened up about his departure from Magesi FC, having played an important role in helping the team gain…
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Nedbank Cup champions Kaizer Chiefs
12 months ago

Motaung explains Chiefs’ need to bolster squad

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has revealed that the club plans to bolster its squad as they prepare for continental football. Chiefs return to…
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North West ABC Motsepe League side Thames FC
12 months ago

Thames secure big win to keep playoffs qualification hopes alive

Thames FC secured a 4-0 win over Real Movers to keep their SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs qualification hopes alive this past weekend. The North…
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SAFA president Danny Jordaan
12 months ago

SAFA addresses allegations of R10 million payment to Jordaan

SAFA has addressed claims that Danny Jordaan, its president, was paid R10 million by the association in 2020, allegedly without NEC consent. The SA football…
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Betway Premiership tie between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC at Lucas Moripe Stadium
12 months ago

Sundowns one point away from clinching PSL title

Mamelodi Sundowns are one point away from clinching their eighth consecutive PSL title following their 3-0 win over Stellenbosch FC on Sunday afternoon. The…
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Brandon Petersen during Kaizer Chiefs warm-up
12 months ago

Why Nabi opted to start with Petersen over Bvuma in Nedbank final 

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained why he chose to start with Brandon Petersen between the sticks over Bruce Bvuma in the Nedbank Cup…
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16-year-old prodigy Junior Phiri
12 months ago

16-year-old prodigy attracts PSL clubs after Pirates Cup masterclass

A 16-year-old prodigy, Junior Phiri, has attracted interest from PSL clubs following two standout performances in the Pirates Cup, where he earned Man of the…
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Nasreddine Nabi of Kaizer Chiefs and Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates
12 months ago

How Chiefs & Pirates could line up in the Nedbank Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are set to clash in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday afternoon, a match of great significance for both teams. Kick-off is…
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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze
12 months ago

Kaze reveals what Chiefs need to do to overcome Pirates in Nedbank final

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has revealed what Amakhosi must do to overcome Orlando Pirates in Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final. The sold-out Soweto…
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