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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

Cape Town City FC's Fortune Makaringe during training session
1 year ago

Cape Town City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow

Cape Town City FC have been dealt a blow with the injury of midfielder Fortune Makaringe, who will be on the sidelines for quite some time. The Citizens…
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Clayton Daniels in action for Crystal Palace FC
1 year ago

Ex-Sundowns defender resurfaces in ABC Motsepe League

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels has resurfaced at SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace FC. Crystal Palace purchased the…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mohlabile United
1 year ago

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League marred by persistent refereeing issues

Yet another ABC Motsepe League match in the SAFA Limpopo region was prematurely ended over the weekend due to escalating officiating controversies. The…
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Kabelo Metsimetsi with Itumeleng Khune
1 year ago

Ex-Chiefs goalkeeper Kabelo Metsimetsi joins Free State side

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Kabelo Metsimetsi has joined SAFA Free State ABC Motsepe League side D’General FC. Metsimetsi forms part of the Free State…
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Magesi FC striker Wonderboy Makhubu
1 year ago

Wonderboy Makhubu reacts to Larsen’s remarks: ‘He’s ready for Bafana call-up’

Magesi FC forward Wonderboy Makhubu has reacted to coach Clinton Larsen's remarks, insisting that ‘he's ready for a Bafana Bafana call-up'. This comes after…
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Magesi FC players celebrating a goal scored against Orlando Pirates
1 year ago

Happy Jele: ‘If they can beat Pirates, who can stand in their way?’

Orlando Pirates legend Happy Jele has posed a compelling question about Magesi FC's potential. After witnessing the Limpopo side's shock win over his former…
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Bafana Bafana players celebration a goal in the AFCON qualifiers
1 year ago

Bafana sink South Sudan in AFCON qualifiers to finish top of Group K

Bafana Bafana secured a 3-0 win over South Sudan in a 2025 AFCON qualifier match to claim the top spot in Group K at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday…
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Former Dondol Stars coach Khuliso Rashamuse
1 year ago

What former Dondol Stars coach learnt during his PSL stint with Limpopo side

Former Dondol Stars FC coach Khuliso Rashamuse shared what he learned during his time in the PSL before his recent move to Dikgosi FC in the ABC Motsepe…
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JVW FC players
1 year ago

Janine van Wyk reveals long-term goals for JVW FC

JVW FC co-founder and assistant coach Janine van Wyk has revealed the club's long-term goals following the conclusion of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies XI
1 year ago

Sundowns Ladies and UWC sent packing in Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) were sent packing from the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League after the conclusion of…
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Janine van Wyk during JVW FC training session
1 year ago

Janine van Wyk reflects on transition from professional footballer to coaching

Former Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk has reflected on her transition from being a professional footballer to coaching, outlining the challenges she…
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Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees and Khama Billiat during training session
1 year ago

What Zimbabwe had to do to get Billiat back to international football 

Coach Michael Nees has outlined the steps taken by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to ensure that highly-rated attacker Khama Billiat returns to…
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