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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

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos with his assistant Helman Mkhalele

Broos announces Bafana final squad to face Tanzania and Mozambique

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his final squad for the two international friendly matches against Tanzania and Mozambique next month. The…
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Atisang Batsi in action for Motsepe Foundation Championship side Orbit College FC

42-year-old Orbit College captain opens up on his future

After guiding Orbit College FC to the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs, 42-year-old captain Atisang Batsi has shed light on his future at the club. The…
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Talented midfielder Samuel Darpoh in action for Magesi FC

Da Gama comments on Darpoh leaving Magesi FC

Magesi FC mentor Owen Da Gama has commented on the reports of Samuel Darpoh leaving the Limpopo club at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign.…
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Bafana Bafana team photo

SAFA confirm Bafana’s opponents for upcoming friendlies

SAFA have confirmed Bafana Bafana's opponents for next month's upcoming international friendly matches to be hosted in South Africa. This comes after coach…
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Magesi FC players

Magesi FC star ruled out for Pirates clash

Magesi FC will have to contend with a setback in their Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates this Wednesday, as one of their star player has been…
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Marumo Gallants head coach Abseslam Ouaddou on the touchline

Abdeslam Ouaddou sheds light on his future at Marumo Gallants

Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shed light on his future at the club after the team played its last game of the season against Magesi FC on…
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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele with the new three players set to join Bakgaga

Baroka FC set to bolster squad with three new signings

Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship season, Baroka FC have already started to bolster their squad for the upcoming…
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Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Zizwe United

Zizwe United lodge complaint over referee appointments

Zizwe United have lodged a formal complaint against SAFA Western Cape, citing irregularities in the appointment of match officials for their ABC Motsepe…
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Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele walking

Fiston Mayele’s contract situation and Pyramids FC’s stance explained

Just two days after Pyramids FC striker Fiston Mayele declined to discuss talk linking him to Kaizer Chiefs, FARPost looks at his contract status and the…
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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka during a training session

Shocking Amajita coach salary details emerge

Former SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok has revealed the shocking salary details of Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka, the very individual who steered…
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Coach Rulani Mokwena during a training session at Wydad Athletic Club

Rulani Mokwena opens up on post-Wydad future

Highly-rated SA coach Rulani Mokwena has shed light on his future, just a few days after cutting ties with Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club. On Tuesday,…
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Bandile Shandu with his Orlando Pirates teammates during a training session

Pirates to take on AmaZulu without key midfielder

Orlando Pirates will take on AmaZulu FC in a Betway Premiership encounter without a key midfielder this weekend in Durban. The Soweto giants will battle it…
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