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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

Kaizer Chiefs players celebrating after scoring against Chippa United in Nedbank Cup Last 16
1 year ago

Chiefs sink Chippa to book Nedbank quarter-final spot

Kaizer Chiefs have advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after defeating Chippa United 3-0 in the tournament's Round of 16 at FNB Stadium in Soweto on…
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Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side Tiger Boys
1 year ago

Mpumalanga side U-turns on Motsepe League withdrawal decision

Mpumalanga side Tiger Boys have made a U-turn on their decision to withdraw from the provincial ABC Motsepe League and have issued an apology to SAFA. The…
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Collins Makgaka during his stint at Orlando Pirates
1 year ago

Makgaka speaks on desire to perform against former club Pirates

Baroka FC attacking midfielder Collins Makgaka has expressed his eagerness to excel against his former club, Orlando Pirates, in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 tie.…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker
1 year ago

What Steve Barker said after his 300th top-flight match

Steve Barker has reflected on his 300th-game milestone as a coach as Stellenbosch FC beat Polokwane City FC 2-0 in a Nedbank Cup Last 16 tie at the Danie…
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Siphelele Mthembu during his stint at Baroka FC
1 year ago

Baroka boss clarifies Siphelele Mthembu’s departure

Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has explained the reasons behind veteran striker Siphelele Mthembu's departure from the club just five months after he…
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Tiklas Thutlwa in Sekhukhune United colours
1 year ago

Tiklas Thutlwa recovers after horrific leg injury, what’s next?

Tiklas Thutlwa's agent, Thabiso Thobane, has confirmed the player's recovery from a serious leg injury sustained in January of last year and provided an…
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Siphelele Ntshangase in Sunrise FC colours
1 year ago

Why Limpopo club roped in ex-Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Sunrise FC have shed light on their decision to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase despite the…
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The current state of the New Peter Mokaba Stadium after pitch dilemma
1 year ago

Polokwane makes case to host 2025 Nedbank Cup final

Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe has explained the city's strong interest in hosting the 2025 Nedbank Cup final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium while also…
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Ciniso Mazibuko, Simphiwe Masilela and coach Vincent Rammoni
1 year ago

Orlando Pirates youngsters shine in ABC Motsepe League

Orlando Pirates youngsters Ciniso Mazibuko and Simphiwe Masilela found the back of the net when Phezulu FC thrashed Junior Callies with a 5-1 scoreline in…
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SA footballer Rebecca Joy Adams
1 year ago

Rebbeca Joy Adams returns to SA, reveals reasons why

Rebecca Joy Adams, the first South African female footballer to play in Brazil, has returned to the country after her stint with Namibian side, Windhoek City…
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Glody Lilepo in action for Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

Lilepo’s solo goal earns Chiefs victory against Stellenbosch

Glody Lilepo's solo goal was enough to earn Kaizer Chiefs maximum points as they beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in a Betway Premiership clash at Athlone Stadium in…
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ABC Motsepe League side Mpumalanga Football Academy
1 year ago

SAFA expel ABC Motsepe League side 

SAFA Mpumalanga has made a firm decision to expel Mpumalanga Football Academy from the provincial ABC Motsepe League. This decisive action taken by SAFA…
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