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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

Thabelo Tshikweta during his stint at the Motsepe Foundation

Polokwane City FC set to sign Venda FC striker

Polokwane City FC are set to sign Thabelo Tshikweta, who was previously in the books of Venda FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Tshikweta was…
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Yusuf Maart during his stint at Kaizer Chiefs

Official: Yusuf Maart leaves Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has officially left the Soweto giants, as he has signed for newly promoted Austrian Bundesliga outfit SV Ried. Maart, who…
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Official PSL Logo

PSL reveal 2024/25 season awards nominees

The PSL has officially revealed the nominees for the 2024/25 season awards, setting the stage to recognise the standout performers and contributors from both…
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Stellenbosch FC unveil Henri Stanic

Stellenbosch FC sign Belgian centre-back

Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of Belgian centre-back Henri Stanic ahead of the 2025/26 PSL season. Stanic joins the Cape Winelands-based outfit…
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Banyana Banyana players in celebratory mood

Banyana qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals with one game to spare

Banyana Banyana are on course to defend their WAFCON title as they have qualified for the quarter-finals with one game to spare. Desiree Ellis' troops…
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Jabulani 'S-curl' Mendu addressing members of the media

Ex-Chiefs star Jabulani Mendu lands coaching gig in Lesotho

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Jabulani Mendu has joined Lesotho side Linare FC as the club's new head coach for the upcoming season. 'S-curl', as he is popularly…
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Former Cape Town City FC captain Thamsanqa Mkhize

Cape Town City FC cut ties with nine players

Cape Town City FC has confirmed a significant squad overhaul, releasing nine players as part of a mass exodus. Among those departing is long-serving defender…
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Tanzania v Banyana Banyana in a WAFCON match

Banyana Banyana survive Tanzania scare in WAFCON tie 

Banyana Banyana were held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania in their CAF 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C tie at the Honneur Stadium on Friday night. The…
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Stephane Aziz Ki at Wydad AC

Aziz Ki’s future sealed, as Wydad makes transfer permanent

Wydad Athletic Club have exercised the option to sign midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki permanently following the conclusion of his loan spell on July 10. The…
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Miguel Timm unveiled by Sekhukhune United

Miguel Timm joins Sekhukhune United

Sekhukhune United have confirmed the signing of talented midfielder Miguel Timm from Soweto giants Orlando Pirates as the club continues to build a solid…
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Siphesihle Ndlovu at Kaizer Chiefs Village during his unveiling

Ex-Chiefs coach pinpoints Ndlovu’s potential challenges at Naturena

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has highlighted a specific challenge that new Amakhosi signing Siphesihle Ndlovu might encounter as he…
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Lee Langeveldt extends his stay at Stellenbosch FC

Lee Langeveldt extends his stay at Stellenbosch FC

Veteran goalkeeper Lee Langeveldt has extended his stay at Stellenbosch FC for the upcoming campaign. This will be his 21st season as a professional…
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