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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liason
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Soccer journalism | English
Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Jamie Webber in Sekhukhune United colours
1 year ago

Jamie Webber finds new home 

After a lengthy absence from competitive football, talented midfielder Jamie Webber has found a lifeline, landing a fresh start in the United States.…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker
1 year ago

Steve Barker cries foul over PSL stadium issue for Chiefs clash

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has cried foul regarding the PSL's handling of stadium arrangements for their upcoming Nedbank Cup quarterfinal…
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The Nedbank Cup trophy
1 year ago

PSL confirm Nedbank Cup quarterfinals fixture details

The PSL have announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup quarterfinal fixtures. These mouthwatering fixtures,…
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Thulani Serero unveiled by Cape Town City
1 year ago

Cape Town City FC unveil former Bafana star Thulani Serero

Cape Town City FC have unveiled former Bafana star Thulani Serero as the 2024/25 Betway Premiership progresses. This comes after the club's interim…
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Bafana Bafana interim coach Molefi Ntseki
1 year ago

SAFA explain why Molefi Ntseki will take over Bafana CHAN squad

SAFA have explained the decision to turn to former Kaizer Chiefs mentor Molefi Ntsek to take over as Bafana Bafana CHAN qualifiers coach ahead of the Egypt…
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Magesi FC coach Own Da Gama
1 year ago

Tlou Segolela opens up on working relationship with Owen Da Gama

Magesi FC DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] mentor Tlou Segolela has opened up about his working relationship with the first team head coach Owen Da Gama. Segolela…
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Cape Town City FC interim coach Muhsin Ertugral
1 year ago

Ertugral hits back at Jamie Carragher’s ‘AFCON is just a little tournament’ remarks

Cape Town City FC interim head coach Muhsin Ertugral has strongly refuted Jamie Carragher's dismissive remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] being…
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ABC Motsepe League board
1 year ago

Mpumalanga Motsepe League clubs unite after player tragedies

A sombre atmosphere enveloped the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League this weekend, with teams uniting to mourn the loss of Phezulu FC's Siyabonga Zulu and…
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James Mothibi and his D'General FC players
1 year ago

Former Orlando Pirates striker fumes at referee for ‘dubious’ penalty

James Mothibi, the former Orlando Pirates striker and current coach of D'General FC, voiced his frustrations regarding the referee during their ABC Motsepe…
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Monnapule Saleng in Orlando Pirates colours
1 year ago

Agency addresses Monnapule Saleng’s situation at Orlando Pirates

Monnapule Saleng's agency, P Management Sports, have finally addressed the player's current situation at Orlando Pirates, following recent speculation…
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Jesse Donn during his stint at SuperSport United
1 year ago

Why ex-SuperSport midfielder Jesse Donn retired at 25

Former SuperSport United midfielder Jesse Donn has revealed why he decided to retire from professional football at the age of 25. Donn has been without a…
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Magesi FC coach Owen Da Gama
1 year ago

‘He has a point to prove’: Da Gama on Sundowns loanee

Owen Da Gama believes a Mamelodi Sundowns loanee is determined to show his parent club what he's capable of, citing the player's strong performances in his…
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