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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 Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Peter Shalulile after being awarded the Man of the Match accolade
1 year ago

Why Peter Shalulile missed Sundowns’ clash with CT City

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed why striker Peter Shalulile was not part of the Masandawana squad that locked horns with Cape Town…
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Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League club Kakamas Juventus
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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