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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

Mamelodi Sundowns rising star Kutlwano Letlhaku
1 year ago

How Manqoba Mngqithi plans to keep teenage sensation Kutlwano Letlhaku grounded

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has outlined how he plans to keep teenage sensation Kutlwano Letlhaku grounded as the Masandawana prodigy…
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Darren Smith during his time at AS FAR Rabat
1 year ago

Darren Smith explains short-lived stint at Nabi’s former club

Former SuperSport United forward Darren Smith has shed light on his brief stint at Nasreddine Nabi's former club, AS FAR Rabat. The Cape Town-born striker…
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Orlando Pirates winger Katlego Otladisa
1 year ago

Agent offers update on Katlego Otladisa’s links to three Betway Prem clubs

Nimrod Mbhalati, agent of Orlando Pirates winger Katlego Otladisa, has given an update on his client’s links with a possible loan move to three Betway…
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Orlando Pirates celebrating after scoring against Richards Bay FC
1 year ago

Pirates beat Richards Bay to secure seventh consecutive league win

Orlando Pirates extended their flawless start to the new season by notching up their seventh consecutive victory in the Betway Premiership with a 1-0 win…
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Apollo XI FC players before a league match
1 year ago

Poor officiating forces Mpumalanga club to pull out of ABC Motsepe League

Seven games into the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League, poor match officiating has forced Appollo XI club to pull out from the provincial amateur league.…
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Carling Knockout Cup logo
1 year ago

PSL confirm kick-off times, venues for Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals

The PSL have confirmed the kick-off times and venues for this weekend's Carling Knockout Cup semi-final fixtures. The upcoming Carling Knockout semi-final…
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Carling Knockout Cup Trophy
1 year ago

PSL confirm Carling Knockout Cup semi-final draw, final venue announced

The PSL has finalised the draw for the semi-finals of the 2024/25 Carling Knockout Cup and announced the venue for the final game after the exciting…
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Mamelodi Sundowns celebrating
1 year ago

Sundowns thrash 10-man Chiefs to book Carling Knockout semi-final spot

Mamelodi Sundowns have booked a spot in Carling Knockout Cup semi-final after thrashing Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 at a packed FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday…
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Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens showing off his MTN8 Man of the Match award
1 year ago

Sean Roberts on why Sage Stephens deserves the Bafana call-up

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town goalkeeper Sean Roberts has pointed out the reasons why Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens deserves the Bafana…
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Magesi FC striker Wonderboy Makhubu
1 year ago

The top Pirates, CT City defenders Wonderboy Makhubu made look ‘ordinary’

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen has named two top defenders from Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City FC, who were made to look ordinary by his striker,…
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Talented winger Sechaba Gaseitsiwe
1 year ago

Engen tournament star attracts interest from PSL clubs

Teenage star Sechaba Gaseitsiwe has attracted interest from PSL clubs following his stellar displays at the 2024 Engen Champ of Champs. The 17-year-old's…
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New Peter Mokaba Stadium
1 year ago

Peter Mokaba Stadium to host AFCON qualifier match

The Zimbabwe Football Association has officially secured the New Peter Mokaba Stadium to host their upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier match against Kenya,…
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