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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

Kaizer Chiefs players

Chiefs announce travelling squad to face AS Simba in Lubumbashi

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the 22-member squad travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup Second…
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Clayton Daniels during his stint at Cape Town Spurs FC

Former Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels lands coaching gig

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels has been roped in by new SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side, Hope FC, as part of their coaching…
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Siphelele Ntshangase during his stint at Sunrise FC

Siphelele Ntshangase joins new club

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase has signed for SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Makotopong Bahumi FC for the 2025/26…
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Thapelo Morena in action for Bafana Bafana against Zimbabwe

Morena outlines what Bafana must correct to save World Cup dream

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thapelo Morena has outlined what Bafana Bafana must correct to save their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream as they lock horns with Rwanda in…
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Craig Martin during his stint at Orlando Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates winger finds new home

Former Orlando Pirates winger Craig Martin has resurfaced at SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Hope FC following his departure from the Betway…
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Lyle Foster with his Bafana Bafana teammates

Lyle Foster shares thoughts on must-win Rwanda World Cup qualifier

In the build-up to Bafana Bafana's decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday night, star forward Lyle Foster has shared his thoughts…
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Sipho Mbule in Bafana Bafana colours during a training session

What Hugo Broos told Sipho Mbule at half-time

Following Bafana Bafana's 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday night, coach Hugo Broos has disclosed what he told Sipho…
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Jamie Webber in FC Tulsa colours

Jamie Webber seeks his way back to Bafana squad 

FC Tulsa midfielder Jamie Webber has opened up about his desire to find his way back into the Bafana Bafana setup ahead of the upcoming AFCON tournament in…
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Carling Black Label Knockout trophy

PSL confirm dates, kick-off times, venues for Carling Knockout quarter-finals 

The PSL has confirmed the dates, kick-off times, and venues for the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup quarter-final fixtures. The Carling Knockout last eight…
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Nkanyiso Zungu during Magesi FC's warm-up session

Former Pirates midfielder credits Maduka for lifeline in SA top-flight

After securing a move to Magesi FC, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu credited coach John Maduka with throwing him a lifeline to revive his…
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Jamie Webber in FC Tulsa colours

What has helped Jamie Webber settle in the USA 

SA midfielder Jamie Webber has disclosed what has helped him settle well at the USL Championship side FC Tulsa in the United States of America [USA]. The…
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Carling Cup Trophy

Carling Knockout quarter-final matchups confirmed

The highly anticipated quarter-final draw for the Carling Knockout Cup has been concluded, confirming a set of fascinating fixtures that are sure to excite…
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