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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

Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League club Kakamas Juventus
12 months ago

Two more teams qualify for Motsepe League National Playoffs

Kakamas Juventus and The Bees FC have qualified for the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs this past weekend after being crowned champions in their…
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Ashley Cupido in action for Stellenbosch FC
12 months ago

Barker provides latest injury update on Cupido and Mojela

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has provided the latest update on the injuries of Ashley Cupido and Lehlohonolo Mojela. The duo have been on the…
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Tshepo Matsemela in Orbit College FC colours during a training session
12 months ago

PSL star Matsemela recounts his Illegal one-year stay in Portugal

Orbit College FC midfielder Tshepo Matsemela has reflected on a period he spent illegally in Portugal after joining third-tier side GD Tourizense from Stars…
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Siyanda Zwane in action for Mamelodi Sundowns
12 months ago

Zwane pinpoints his biggest mistake during Sundowns stint

Looking back at his time with Mamelodi Sundowns, former defender Siyanda Zwane has identified the single wrong move he believes he made while at the…
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Bradley Cross in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Chippa United
12 months ago

Cross names ex-Chiefs star he draws inspiration from ahead of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross has named the ex-Amakhosi star he draws inspiration from ahead of the much-awaited Betway Premiership Soweto Derby at…
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Papi Zothwane during his stint at Magesi FC
12 months ago

Papi Zothwane shares thoughts on Magesi FC’s turnaround

Richards Bay FC co-coach Papi Zothwane has shared his thoughts on Magesi FC's turnaround since his departure from the Limpopo club in January. Zothwane was…
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Mokibelo Ramabu in action for Polokwane City FC
12 months ago

Polokwane City star reacts to denied Bafana Bafana opportunity

Polokwane City FC right-winger Mokibelo Ramabu has voiced his reaction after being denied an opportunity to play for Bafana Bafana. This comes after Ramabu…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi addressing the media
12 months ago

‘He is one of the best coaches in Africa’: Gallants coach on Nabi

Marumo Gallants mentor Abdeslam Ouaddou has spoken highly of Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, proclaiming: "He's one of the best coaches in Africa",…
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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka during a training session
12 months ago

Amajita AFCON squad hit by Sundowns, Chiefs player withdrawals

In a development that will undoubtedly impact their AFCON campaign, the SA Under-20 team has lost the services of players from Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer…
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Former Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema
12 months ago

Lehlohonolo Seema finds new home

Lehlohonolo Seema has found a new home just a month after his departure from Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United. Seema has been appointed as the…
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Bafana Bafana CHAN coach Molefi Ntseki addressing the players
12 months ago

Two players pulled from Bafana Bafana CHAN squad at airport

Two players have been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana CHAN squad set to face Malawi with instructions to leave their flight at the Polokwane International…
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Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami in a post-match interview after receiving Man of the Match award
12 months ago

Daniel Msendami’s agent addresses Pirates and Chiefs links

Tshepo More, the agent representing Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami, has addressed the ongoing speculation linking his client with potential moves to…
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