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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

Tebogo Potsane during his unveiling at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs cut ties with Tebogo Potsane

Kaizer Chiefs have cut ties with midfielder Tebogo Potsane as the Soweto giants continue to reshape their squad for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The…
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Coach Desiree Ellis during Banyana Banyana training session

Ellis and Booysen take part in FIFA coaching mentorship programme

Banyana Banyana mentor Desiree Ellis and Shilene Booysen, who previously served as the SA National Women's Team assistant coach, will be involved in a FIFA…
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Sekhukhune United and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner

Cardoso weighs in on Sekhukhune’s new goalkeeper competition

As Sekhukhune United gears up for the new season with two new international goalkeepers on board, veteran defender Daniel Cardoso has shared his thoughts on…
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Fagrie Lakay officially unveiled by Cleopatra FC on a permanent deal

Fagrie Lakay completes permanent move to Cleopatra

Former Cape Town City FC frontman Fagrie Lakay has completed a permanent move to Egyptian side Cleopatra FC from the 2024/25 CAF Champions League winners,…
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Former AmaZulu FC goalkeeper Veli Mothwa

Veli Mothwa and Prince Nxumalo join Amatuks

Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks continues to bolster their squad with the addition of seasoned goalkeeper Veli Mothwa and striker Prince…
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Gabriela Salgado with her Banyana Banyana teammates

Gabriela Salgado speaks for the first time after horrific leg injury

Banyana Banyana's Gabriela Salgado has spoken for the first time following her horrific leg injury on Tuesday during their CAF 2024 WAFCON semi-final tie…
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Thapelo Mokobodi in action for Marumo Gallants

Stellenbosch agree terms with Gallants for Thapelo Mokobodi

Stellenbosch FC have reached an agreement with Marumo Gallants for the transfer of talented midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi, FARPost has learnt. The Cape…
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Kaitano Tembo while at Sekhukhune United

Kaitano Tembo snubs Durban City to stay put at Sekhukhune

Kaitano Tembo declined an offer to join Gavin Hunt's coaching staff at newly promoted Durban City FC. Tembo was targeted for a reunion with Hunt, who brought…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Kruger United

Kruger United players frustrated over unpaid salaries

Kruger United players are left frustrated due to unpaid salaries from the last campaign, as the 2025/26 Motsepe Foundation Championship is fast approaching.…
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Kobamelo Kodisang unveiled by AVS Futebol SAD

‘It feels like I never left’: Kodisang on his return to Portugal

South African winger Kobamelo Kodisang has spoken candidly about his return to Portugal after a challenging and ultimately unsuccessful spell with Mamelodi…
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Thabo Makhele of Chippa United at Lesotho

Makhele spotted at Siwelele, decisions made on Mkhwanazi & Mngonyama

Former Chippa United reliable defender Thabo Makhele was spotted at the newly acquired Siwelele FC, with decisions seemingly made regarding Kwanda Mngonyama…
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Olerato Mandi unveiled by Betway Premiership side Sekhukhune United

Olerato Mandi joins Sekhukhune United in latest squad boost

Sekhukhune United have further strengthened their squad for the upcoming 2025/26 PSL season by securing the services of midfielder Olerato Mandi. This…
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