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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

Thembi Kgatlana in action for Banyana Banyana

Thembi Kgatlana breaks silence on Banyana WAFCON withdrawal

Experienced forward Thembi Kgatlana has broken her silence following her withdrawal from the Banyana Banyana squad for the CAF 2024 WAFCON tournament, which…
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Tylon Smith in Amajita colours

Tylon Smith completes ‘landmark’ England move from Stellenbosch

Tylon Smith, the highly-touted defender from Stellenbosch FC, has completed his 'landmark' transfer to England, a move the PSL side hailed as a significant…
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Stellenbosch FC and Amajita star Faiz Abrahams unveiled by Israeli side

Stellenbosch FC youngster joins Hapoel Kfar Saba

Stellenbosch FC's exciting winger, Faiz Abrahams, has officially made the switch to Israeli Liga Leumit side, Hapoel Kfar Saba, ahead of the new season. The…
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Aphelele Teto at Livingston FC training

Aphelele Teto poised to be Sundowns’ first signing

Mamelodi Sundowns are close to reaching an agreement with talented forward Aphelele Teto, who could become their first signing of the transfer window,…
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MC Alger new head coach Rulani Mokwena

Rulani Mokwena reveals his main objectives at MC Alger

Former Wydad Athletic Club and Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed his main objectives at Algerian giants, Mouloudia Club d’Alger. A week…
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Former Bafana Bafana international Lebogang Phiri

Lebogang Phiri confirms Kaizer Chiefs talks

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Lebogang Phiri has acknowledged that his agent engaged in discussions with Kaizer Chiefs after his departure from French…
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Banele Hlophe in action for JDR Stars

‘I’m going through a lot,’ says PSL award nominee

Motsepe Foundation Championship Players' Player of the Season nominee Banele Hlophe has made shocking revelations ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season. Hlophe was…
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WAFCON quarter-final tie between Banyana Banyana and Senegal

Banyana beat Senegal to set WAFCON semi-final date with Nigeria 

Banyana Banyana have set up a WAFCON semi-final date with Nigeria following their 4-1 win over Senegal on penalties in the quarter-final tie. The game ended…
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Sekhukhune United defender Vuyo Letlapa

Cardoso on Vuyo Letlapa’s qualities amidst Austria interest

Sekhukhune United's veteran defender, Daniel Cardoso, has shared his thoughts on the qualities of Vuyo Letlapa amid interest from Austria. Letlapa, who plays…
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Orbit College FC technical team

Orbit College unveil Pirates trio and new signings

Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College FC have unveiled their new signings, including three Orlando Pirates players. The side had a media…
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Kaizer Chiefs in Pre-season

Chiefs & Pirates’ opening Betway Premiership fixtures of the season

Find out who the Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, will face in their respective opening fixtures of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.…
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Sekhukhune United unveil Sydney Malivha from Baroka FC

Sekhukhune United announce new acquisition

Sekhukhune United are continuing to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, this time with the acquisition of midfielder Sydney Malivha. Malivha…
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