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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

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi
1 year ago

Katsande points out two areas Nabi must reinforce at Chiefs 

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has pointed out two areas Nasreddine Nabi must reinforce at Amakhosi to balance his team. Katsande defended…
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Lehlogonolo Mojela of Stellenbosch FC in celebratory mood
1 year ago

Stellenbosch FC hit by injury blow of Lehlogonolo Mojela

Stellenbosch FC have suffered a major injury blow of the talented forward Lehlogonolo Mojela, who started the 2024/25 PSL season on a high note. Mojela…
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Happy Mashiane of Kaizer Chiefs
1 year ago

Happy Mashiane opens up about Chiefs’ left-back battle

Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane has opened up about the competition he has with teammate Bradley Cross for the left-back position at the club. Cross…
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Sipho Mbule in action for Sekhukhune United
1 year ago

Seema on Sipho Mbule’s absence against Sundowns

Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has shared his thoughts on whether Sipho Mbule's absence against Mamelodi Sundowns affected Babina Noko's…
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Betway Premiership logo during press conference
1 year ago

PSL provide update on Betway Premiership trophy

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have provided an update on the Betway Premiership trophy design which will be unveiled towards the end of the season. This…
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Kaizer Chiefs striker Striker Ranga Chivaviro
1 year ago

Ranga Chivaviro opens up about his ‘improved’ form at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs forward Ranga Chivaviro has opened up about his improved form this season compared to the previous campaign at the club. After a somewhat…
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Reeve Frosler in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Richards Bay FC
1 year ago

Nasreddine Nabi shares his thoughts on Reeve Frosler’s red card

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has shared his thoughts on Reeve Frosler's red card in their Betway Premiership encounter against Richards Bay FC on…
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Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay FC
1 year ago

10-man Kaizer Chiefs beat Richards Bay in Polokwane

10-man Kaizer Chiefs beat Richards Bay FC with a 2-1 scoreline in their Betway Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba on Wednesday night. Wandile Duba and…
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Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen
1 year ago

Clinton Larsen reflects on life coaching in ABC Motsepe League

Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen has looked back on his time coaching in the third tier of South African football, the ABC Motsepe League, nearly two…
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TS Galaxy new signing Keagan Dolly
1 year ago

TS Galaxy coach delivers verdict on Keagan Dolly’s debut

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has shared his thoughts on the debut performance of highly-rated midfielder Keagan Dolly. The former Kaizer Chiefs and…
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Orlando Pirates players celebrating
1 year ago

Nkota strikes twice as Pirates beat Khanyisa Mayo’s Belouizdad in champions League

Mohau Nkota's brace was enough for Orlando Pirates to beat Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad 2-1 in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at Stade Du 5…
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Coach Matsemela Thoka
1 year ago

Ex-Baroka coach opens up on his move to Limpopo side

Ex-Baroka FC coach Matsemela Thoka has shared details about his recent move to Ngwaabe City Motors in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League. Thoka joined City…
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