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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

Marumo Gallants new coach Lafitte Alexandre

What Marumo Gallants boss said about new coach appointment

Marumo Gallants boss Abram Sello has had his say about the appointment of the club's new head coach, Lafitte Alexandre, ahead of the 2025/26 season. On…
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Coach Clinton Larsen appointed as Venda FC mentor

Venda FC confirm Clinton Larsen’s appointment

Venda FC have officially confirmed the appointment of Clinton Larsen as their new head coach and academy director, a move first reported by FARPost earlier…
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ABC Motsepe League national playoffs draw at SAFA House

ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs draw confirmed

The SA football governing body, SAFA, on Tuesday, June 24, confirmed the draw for the 2024/25 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs set to be staged in…
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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Zizwe United

Zizwe win arbitration, offered Hanover Park replay

Zizwe United have won their arbitration against SAFA Western Cape concerning alleged discrepancies in match official selection for last month's ABC Motsepe…
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Banyana Banyana players in celebratory mood

Ellis names final Banyana squad for WAFCON title defence

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final squad for the upcoming CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they aim to…
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Yanela Mbuthuma during Richards Bay FC's training session

Moeneeb Josephs questions Pirates’ Mbuthuma signing

Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has questioned the Buccaneers' decision to sign Richards Bay FC forward Yanela Mbuthuma. The Soweto giants…
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Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League champions FC Ravens

FC Ravens qualify for ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

FC Ravens have qualified for the upcoming SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after being crowned the overall champions of the Eastern Cape. This comes…
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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams at FIFA Club World Cup

Ronwen Williams details what led to Borussia Dortmund blunder

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has detailed the circumstances that led to his costly blunder during the recent FIFA Club World Cup match…
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Felix Nmecha celebrating after scoring against Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns suffer defeat to Borussia Dortmund

Mamelodi Sundowns suffered a 4-3 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their FIFA Club World Cup clash at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday night. The match was…
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Wayde Joose and Ramahlwe Mphahlele at AmaZulu training

AmaZulu release 16 players in major overhaul

Betway Premiership side AmaZulu FC has announced a significant squad overhaul, releasing 16 players, including experienced figures like Ramahlwe Mphahlele…
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Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side The Bees FC

Former Chiefs midfielder reveals secret behind national playoffs qualification

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Humphrey Mlwane has revealed the secret behind The Bees FC's qualification for the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs.…
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Jeremo Karelse during his stint at Mamelodi Sundowns

Arrows land former Sundowns frontman Jerome Karelse

Betway Premiership side Golden Arrows have signed former Mamelodi Sundowns frontman Jerome Karelse as the club looks set to reinforce its striking force…
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