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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

Amajita players lining up for a team picture

Chiefs and Sundowns dominate Amajita’s World Cup squad

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns have a strong presence in the Amajita squad for the upcoming FIFA Under-20 World Cup, with a significant number of…
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Letsie Koapeng and Terrence Mashego officially unveiled by Durban City FC

Kadodia explains why Durban City roped in Mashego and Koapeng

Durban City FC chairman Farook Kadodia has explained why the club opted to rope in highly-rated defender Terrence Mashego and experienced striker Letsie…
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Terrence Mashego officially unveiled by Durban City FC

OFFICIAL: Durban City FC confirm Mashego’s acquisition

Durban City FC have officially confirmed the acquisition of defender Terrence Mashego from the Betway Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. This…
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Zitha Kwinika addressing members of the media

Zitha Kwinika explains the meaning behind Miguel’s captaincy gesture

Kaizer Chiefs' experienced defender Zitha Kwinika has explained the meaning behind Inácio Miguel's captaincy gesture in the last three Amakhosi games in the…
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Orlando Pirates player Tshepang Moremi

HISTORY MAKERS: Pirates seal historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title

Orlando Pirates made history by clinching their fourth consecutive MTN8 title, defeating Stellenbosch FC 3-0 in a sold-out final at the Mbombela Stadium in…
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Nsingizini Hotspurs FC head coach Mandla Qhogi

Ex-Pirates coach reacts to winning his first major trophy

Ex-Orlando Pirates development coach Mandla Qhogi has reacted to winning his first major trophy with Eswatini giants Nsingizini Hotspurs FC. The…
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Evidence Makgopa during Orlando Pirates' warm-up session

Majoro explains Makgopa’s ‘misunderstood’ role at Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has weighed in on the performance of Evidence Makgopa, explaining what he believes is a "misunderstood"…
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Chibuike Ohizu unveiled by Siwelele FC

Siwelele FC unveil Chibuike Ohizu

Betway Premiership side Siwelele FC have officially unveiled Nigerian striker Chibuike Ohizu from Sekhukhune United, confirming a move first reported by…
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New Cape Town City FC signing Jospin Nshimirimana

Cape Town City sign Burundian midfielder

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town City FC confirmed the acquisition of Burundian midfielder Jospin Nshimirimana. The 23-year-old Nshimirimana…
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Stellenbosch FC have unveiled Turan Manafov

Azerbaijani defender joins Stellenbosch, sets ambitious goals

Azerbaijani defender Turan Manafov has revealed his main ambition after joining the Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC. The Cape Winelands-based outfit…
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Bafana Bafana players in celebratory mood

Bafana Bafana and Nigeria share spoils in stalemate

Bafana Bafana and Nigeria shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on…
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Deolin Mekoa during Magesi FC unveiling

Mekoa reflects on “memories that will stick forever” at Magesi

Experienced midfielder Deolin Mekoa has opened up about his stay at the Betway Premiership side Magesi FC, following his move to the Motsepe Foundation…
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