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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

SA-born winger Aichel Calane in Young African FC colours

Ex-Baroka midfielder reflects on CAF qualification with Namibian club

Ex-Baroka FC midfielder Aichel Calane has opened up about qualifying for the CAF inter-club competition with Namibian side, Young African FC. The 24-year-old…
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Kaizer Chiefs players at Naturena

Chiefs cut ties with experienced defender

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of experienced Mozambican international defender Edmilson Dove ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 PSL season. Dove's…
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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams during a training session

Jayden Adams: What Sundowns expect from Ulsan in World Cup opener

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has offered insights into the strengths of their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup opponents, Ulsan Hyundai FC, ahead of…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni Defenders

SAFA arbitration rules in Mpheni Defenders v Vondwe XI Bullets case

The SAFA arbitration has delivered its ruling with regard to the case between Mpheni Defenders and Vondwe XI Bullets in the Limpopo ABC Motsepe League. This…
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Coach Vela Khumalo in Bafana Bafana colours

Vela Khumalo identifies key reasons behind Bafana’s loss to Angola

Coach Vela Khumalo has identified the key reasons behind Bafana Bafana's defeat against Angola in the 2025 COSAFA Cup final. Bafana succumbed to a 3-0 defeat…
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Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau in Qatar SC colours

Would Percy Tau be a good signing for Chiefs? Tsepo Masilela’s take

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela has weighed in on whether Bafana Bafana frontman Percy Tau would be a good signing for Amakhosi in the upcoming…
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Angola national football team in celebratory mood

Angola beat Bafana to be crowned COSAFA Cup champions

Angola beat Bafana Bafana 3-0 to be crowned the 2025 COSAFA Cup champions at the Free State Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Bafana had a promising start to the…
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AmaTuks linked Kwanele Kopo during his Chippa United days

AmaTuks targets Kwanele Kopo following Tlisane Motaung’s exit

Former Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo has emerged as a frontrunner to fill the vacant AmaTuks head coach job left by Tlisane Motaung. The club recently…
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Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro addressing the media

Riveiro reacts to Al Ahly debut against Messi’s Inter Miami

Ex-Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has reacted to his first official game in charge at Al Ahly against Lionel Messi's side, Inter Miami, in the FIFA Club…
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Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro during a training session

‘That was the narrative’: Riveiro reveals real reason for Pirates exit

Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has revealed the real reason why he cut ties with the Soweto giants, addressing the narrative that he left the club…
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Mark Mayambela in Cape Town City FC colours

Mayambela sheds light on tough UEFA A coaching course

Former Orlando Pirates and Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder Mark Mayambela has shed light on the rigorous and "demanding" routine involved in obtaining a UEFA…
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Nkosinathi Sibisi in action Orlando Pirates

‘Let God decide’: Sibisi on Defender of the Season accolade

Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has shared his thoughts after being tipped for the Betway Premiership Defender of the Season accolade. The…
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