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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

Nsingizini Hotspurs head coachMandla Qhogi

Former Pirates coach wins his first major trophy in Eswatini

Former Orlando Pirates development coach Mandla Qhogi has won his first major trophy in Eswatini with Nsingizini Hotspurs FC. Qhogi’s side defeated Green…
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Cassius Mailula unveiled by Belgian side Kv Kortrijk

Cassius Mailula joins Belgian side

South African attacking midfielder Cassius Mailula has joined Belgian side KV Kortrijk, completing a move from Major League Soccer [MLS] club, Toronto FC. He…
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George Matlou during Kaizer Chiefs press conference

Agency confirms George Matlou’s contract extension at Chiefs

George Matlou's Agency Mscsports Talent Management Division has confirmed that the talented midfielder has extended his stay at Kaizer Chiefs for the 2025/26…
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Bafana Bafana players celebrating

Bafana Bafana comfortably beat Lesotho in Bloemfontein 

Bafana Bafana comfortably beat Lesotho 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier encounter at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday night. Due to…
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Coach Reneilwe Letsholonyane conducting training session

Letsholonyane opens up on his first professional coaching role 

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has opened up about his first professional coaching role after being appointed as…
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Fan calls for VAR in PSL

SA government allocates R82 million for VAR implementation

The South African government has allocated R82 million for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee [VAR] in the country, in collaboration with SAFA…
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Bradley Grobler in action for Sekhukhune United

Grobler on PSL goal record: ‘The dream is still there’

Sekhukhune United veteran frontman Bradley Grobler has his sights set on breaking the PSL's all-time goal-scoring record, a milestone currently held by…
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Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy honoured

Benni McCarthy on being Coach of the Month in Kenya 

Bafana Bafana's all-time top goal scorer, Benni McCarthy, has reacted to being named the Coach of the Month for August 2025 in Kenya. The Sports Journalists…
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Monnapule Saleng in action for Orbit College FC

Makhoye makes bold Saleng claim: ‘The youngsters play better without him’

Orbit College FC head coach Pogiso Makhoye has made a bold claim about Monnapule Saleng, stating that the club's "youngsters play better without him"…
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Peter Shalulile after winning Man of the Match award

Peter Shalulile addresses exit talks & reflects on PSL milestone

Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has broken his silence, addressing talks about his potential departure from the club while also sharing his thoughts on…
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Former Baroka FC coach Kgoloko Thobejane addressing members of the media

Limpopo side rope in Kgoloko Thobejane

Limpopo side Gosebo United have roped in former Baroka FC mentor Kgoloko Thobejane as their new head coach for the 2025/26 ABC Motsepe League season. Gosebo…
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Bafana Bafana CHAN squad for 2025 at training

Sekhukhune United finalising deal for Bafana CHAN midfielder

Sekhukhune United are finalising the signing of midfielder Momelezi Dlambewu, a player who was recently part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 CHAN…
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