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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

Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16 tie between Richards Bay FC and Chippa United

Richards Bay, Magesi cruise to Carling Knockout quarter-finals 

Richards Bay FC and defending champions Magesi FC comfortably secured their spots in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, dispatching Chippa…
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Oswin Appollis awarded Carling Knockout Cup Man of the Match

Appollis to share R100K MOTM prize with captain Mbokazi

Orlando Pirates midfielder Oswin Appollis showed true class after their Carling Knockout Cup win on Saturday, announcing he will share his R100,000 Man of…
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Experienced central midfielder Meshack Maphangule

Former Pirates midfielder finds new home at Limpopo club

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Meshack Maphangule has joined SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni Defenders ahead of the 2025/26 campaign in the SA…
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Phalaborwa United head coach Tefu Mashamaite

How Tefu Mashamaite is finding life in ABC Motsepe League

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Tefu Mashamaite has spoken about his experience of life in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League as a head coach.…
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Janine van Wyk conducting a training session at JVW FC

Banyana legend lands coaching role in Sweden

Banyana Banyana stalwart Janine van Wyk has secured a new overseas coaching position, having been appointed as the assistant coach for Sweden’s Kristianstads…
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos

Broos names final Bafana squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his final squad for the two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month. The…
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Vuyo Mere on the touchline

‘Maybe someone will open the door’: Mere on life after football

Former PSL defender Vuyo Mere has reflected on life after football. The 41-year-old officially hung up his boots five months ago. Mere called time on his…
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Hugo Nyame during his stint with Royal AM

Hugo Nyame resurfaces at Limpopo side

Ex-Royal AM goalkeeper Hugo Nyame has resurfaced at Limpopo side Magesi FC, where he is set to reunite with his former coach John Maduka. The veteran…
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AmaZulu FC players lining up for a team picture

AmaZulu set to face Chiefs without key midfielder

AmaZulu FC are set to battle it out with Kaizer Chiefs in their Betway Premiership showdown without a key midfielder on Wednesday at the FNB Stadium in…
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Boitumelo Radiopane in action for Orlando Pirates

What former Pirates forward likes about Boitumelo Radiopane

Former Orlando Pirates forward Lehlohonolo Majoro has disclosed what he likes about the club's promising striker Boitumelo Radiopane. Radiopane was…
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Coach Thomas Nare at Baroka FC Village

Ex-Baroka and Sundowns coach opens up on AmaTuks move

Ex-Baroka FC and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Thomas Nare has opened up on his move to Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks for the 2025/26 season. Coach…
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Thabang Matuludi in action for Polokwane City FC

PLK City coach makes bold Thabang Matuludi claim

Polokwane City FC Head Coach Phuti Mohafe has made a bold assertion about defender Thabang Matuludi, hailing his quality after a string of satisfying…
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