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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 XI against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby
1 month ago

Two key Chiefs stars ruled out of Durban City tie

Kaizer Chiefs will be without two key players when they host Durban City FC in a Betway Premiership encounter this weekend, as they look to snap a dismal…
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Siyanda Xulu during his stint at the now-defunct SuperSport United
1 month ago

Agent reveals why Siyanda Xulu’s move to Armenia collapsed

Siyanda Xulu’s agent, Lebogang ‘Guluva’ Mashishi, has explained why the veteran defender’s anticipated move to the Armenian Premier League failed to…
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Nedbank Cup trophy
1 month ago

PSL confirm Nedbank Cup semi-final draw 

With the tournament’s traditional heavyweights all watching from the sidelines, the PSL has confirmed the Nedbank Cup semi-final fixtures following the…
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Rushine De Reuck signs new contract at Simba SC
1 month ago

Rushine De Reuck opens up on signing new deal with Simba SC

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck has opened up about his decision to sign a contract extension with Tanzanian giants Simba SC. On Sunday, 8…
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ABC Motsepe League advertising board
1 month ago

Match abandoned after penalty awarded in Limpopo ABC Motsepe League

Chaos erupted in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League on Friday afternoon as the clash between Ngwaabe City Motors and Eleven Fast Tigers was abandoned. The…
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DDC encounter between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows at UJ Soweto Campus
1 month ago

DDC wrap: Sundowns pull level with Pirates as title race heats up

The DStv Diski Challenge title race was blown wide open this weekend as Mamelodi Sundowns moved level on points with Orlando Pirates, who suffered a major…
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Casric Stars head coach Bucs Mthombeni addressing members of the media
1 month ago

THE ART OF SUFFERING: How Bucs Mthombeni outsmarted AmaZulu in Durban

Casric Stars FC coach Bucs Mthombeni has revealed what worked in their favour as they continued their fairy-tale run in the Nedbank Cup, eliminating Betway…
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Sekhukhune United winger Lesiba Nku getting off the team's bus
2 months ago

The two primary factors behind Nku’s seamless Sekhukhune transition

Lesiba Nku’s representative, Lebogang ‘Guluva’ Mashishi, has pinpointed two primary factors that have paved the way for the attacker’s seamless transition to…
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Kaizer Chiefs players doing pitch inspection ahead of the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates
2 months ago

Tsepo Masilela identifies two coaches to revive Kaizer Chiefs

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Tsepo Masilela has identified two high-profile coaches he believes hold the key to restoring the club’s glory…
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Fan calls for VAR in PSL
2 months ago

An unusual stance: Ouaddou’s indifferent reaction to SA’s VAR rollout

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has weighed in on the imminent rollout of the VAR system in the Betway Premiership, a move widely seen as a…
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WAFCON trophy launch
2 months ago

‘SA is prepared to host WAFCON’: Gayton McKenzie

South Africa's Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has made a bold declaration regarding the WAFCON tournament, as a cloud of uncertainty…
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Kaizer Chiefs players during the Soweto Derby
2 months ago

Thuso Phala weighs in on Chiefs’ crisis: ‘We need a coach with big character’

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Thuso Phala has weighed in on the deepening crisis at Naturena following a dismal run of four consecutive defeats that has left the…
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