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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

Siboniso Gaxa in action for Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

‘I felt robbed’: Gaxa on Chiefs contract dispute

Former Bafana Bafana defender Siboniso Gaxa has revealed how his legal battle with Kaizer Chiefs fuelled his passion for law. The 40-year-old has recently…
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AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu and Bongani Zungu
1 year ago

Sandile Mthethwa and Bongani Zungu’s first words as AmaZulu players

AmaZulu FC’s new signings, Sandile Mthethwa and Bongani Zungu, have shared their first words as Usuthu players following their unveiling on Tuesday. The…
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Katlego Otladisa during his time at Orlando Pirates
1 year ago

Why Otladisa chose Sekhukhune over three other Betway Premiership clubs

Katlego Otladisa's representative, Nimrod Mbhalati, has outlined the reasons behind the talented attacker's decision to join Sekhukhune United over three…
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Coach Sundra Govinder during his time at Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

Ex-Chiefs development coach lands job at Marumo Gallants

Former Kaizer Chiefs development coach Sundra Govinder has landed a job at Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants. This comes after Govinder parted ways…
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Clayton Daniels in colours of ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace
1 year ago

‘There’s a lot of crime & drugs’: Clayton Daniels on ABC Motsepe move

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has explained the factors that influenced his decision to join ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace FC. Daniels, 40,…
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Betway Premiership tie between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

TS Galaxy and Chiefs settle for 1-1 draw

TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs settled for a 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Monday afternoon. Samukelo Kabini's goal in…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs
1 year ago

‘I blame the coach’: Siwahla on Cape Town Spurs struggles

Former Ajax Cape Town [now known as Cape Town Spurs] star Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has shared his opinion on the Urban Warriors' current struggles in the Motsepe…
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Copperbelt Ladies FC performance analyst Tebatso Sebela
1 year ago

How Thabo Mnyamane helped Copperbelt performance analyst achieve his dream 

With guidance from the former SuperSport United star Thabo Mnyamane, Tebatso Sebela, a performance analyst in the Super League, achieved his lifelong dream…
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Betway Premiership tie between Polokwane City FC and Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

Polokwane City stun Kaizer Chiefs in Polokwane

Polokwane City FC caused an upset by beating Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in a Betway Premiership tie at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday afternoon.…
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CAF Champions League group stage tie between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly at Orlando Stadium
1 year ago

Pirates, Al Ahly share spoils after 0-0 stalemate

Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly have played out to a 0-0 draw in their CAF Champions League Group C showdown at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Al Ahly…
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Lerumo Lions player-coach Mkhanyiseli Siwahla
1 year ago

How Mkhanyiseli Siwahla came out of retirement to guide Lerumo to Nedbank Cup Last 32

Former Ajax Cape Town star Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has explained how he came out of retirement to guide ABC Motsepe League side Lerumo Lions to the Nedbank Cup…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating
1 year ago

Clayton Daniels highlights similarities in form of Sundowns and Real Madrid

Former PSL defender Clayton Daniels has highlighted the similarities in form between Mamelodi Sundowns and Real Madrid in the current season. The ex-Ajax…
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