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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 Senior Journalist & Social Media Liaison SAFJA-Accredited | 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional specializing in high-stakes reporting on South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial member at FARPost, where he bridges the gap between breaking news and deep-dive analysis. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his career in 2018 with a focus on rigorous research and monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost team in September 2020, he has evolved from a researcher into a prominent voice in soccer journalism, recognized for providing unique “Information Gain” on player movements and tactical shifts in the Betway Premiership (PSL) and Motsepe Foundation Championship (NFD).

Mauwane Raophala

Coach Stanford Nkoane
1 year ago

Stanford Nkoane makes Leopards U-turn, resurfaces at Venda FC

Coach Stanford Nkoane has resurfaced at Venda FC a few days after joining Motsepe Foundation Championship side Black Leopards. Five days ago, this…
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Kwanele Kopo and Thabo September have worked together at Chippa United.
1 year ago

Chippa United parts ways with Kwanele Kopo

Chippa United have cut ties with coach Kwanele Kopo as his contract expires at midnight heading into the new year. Kopo joined the Chilli Boys on a one-year…
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AmaZulu FC co-coaches Vusumuzi Vilakazi and Arthur Zwane
1 year ago

AmaZulu confirm trial for Zimbabwean striker 

In a bid to bolster their attacking options, AmaZulu FC have confirmed plans to assess a talented Zimbabwean striker in January 2025. AmaZulu FC co-coach…
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Coach Owen Da Gama at Magesi training session
1 year ago

Magesi unveil Da Gama as Clinton Larsen’s successor

Magesi FC have appointed Owen Da Gama as their new head coach following Clinton Larsen's departure. The 63-year-old coach, Da Gama, concluded his deal with…
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Kaizer Chiefs teenage sensation shines for All-Stars in Carling Cup
1 year ago

Kaizer Chiefs’ Naledi Hlongwane names Carling Cup dream teammates

Kaizer Chiefs Diski Challenge star Naledi Hlongwane has named his Carling Cup All-Stars XI dream teammates after his impressive showing on Saturday. The…
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Former Cape Town Spurs defender Clayton Daniels
1 year ago

“I feel sorry for players”: Daniels on Spurs situation

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has weighed in on Cape Town Spurs' situation in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Currently, the Cape club has gone 10…
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Carling All-Stars team in celebratory mood.
1 year ago

Chiefs stars hand All-Stars XI Carling Cup triumph

Kaizer Chiefs' budding stars were instrumental as the Carling All-Stars emphatically beat Magesi FC 3-0 in a Carling Black Label Cup tie at Orlando Stadium…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala
1 year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns launch investigation into Ladies Team coach

Mamelodi Sundowns has instructed a leading law firm to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of improper conduct against Jerry Tshabalala,…
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AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu and Bongani Zungu
1 year ago

How Bongani Zungu landed at AmaZulu FC

Veteran midfielder Bongani Zungu has revealed how he ended up at AmaZulu FC following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. Zungu was unveiled by the…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu in action
1 year ago

Bongani Zungu reveals he left Sundowns for his ‘mental happiness’

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu has revealed why he left Mamelodi Sundowns abruptly at the end of the 2023/24 PSL season. Usuthu announced…
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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena
1 year ago

‘This could have killed someone’: Mokwena’s graphic display exposes Moroccan game’s dangers

In a chilling display, Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena presented stones thrown at his players during a game in Morocco to the media, starkly warning…
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Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating after scoring at Loftus Versfield Stadium
1 year ago

Sundowns injury boost as trio closer to return

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has received an injury boost, with a key trio closer to returning to action. Given the increasingly packed…
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