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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

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating
1 year ago

Clayton Daniels highlights similarities in form of Sundowns and Real Madrid

Former PSL defender Clayton Daniels has highlighted the similarities in form between Mamelodi Sundowns and Real Madrid in the current season. The ex-Ajax…
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi
2 years ago

Katsande points out two areas Nabi must reinforce at Chiefs 

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has pointed out two areas Nasreddine Nabi must reinforce at Amakhosi to balance his team. Katsande defended…
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Lehlogonolo Mojela of Stellenbosch FC in celebratory mood
2 years ago

Stellenbosch FC hit by injury blow of Lehlogonolo Mojela

Stellenbosch FC have suffered a major injury blow of the talented forward Lehlogonolo Mojela, who started the 2024/25 PSL season on a high note. Mojela…
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Happy Mashiane of Kaizer Chiefs
2 years ago

Happy Mashiane opens up about Chiefs’ left-back battle

Kaizer Chiefs defender Happy Mashiane has opened up about the competition he has with teammate Bradley Cross for the left-back position at the club. Cross…
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Sipho Mbule in action for Sekhukhune United
2 years ago

Seema on Sipho Mbule’s absence against Sundowns

Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has shared his thoughts on whether Sipho Mbule's absence against Mamelodi Sundowns affected Babina Noko's…
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Betway Premiership logo during press conference
2 years ago

PSL provide update on Betway Premiership trophy

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have provided an update on the Betway Premiership trophy design which will be unveiled towards the end of the season. This…
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Kaizer Chiefs striker Striker Ranga Chivaviro
2 years ago

Ranga Chivaviro opens up about his ‘improved’ form at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs forward Ranga Chivaviro has opened up about his improved form this season compared to the previous campaign at the club. After a somewhat…
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Reeve Frosler in action for Kaizer Chiefs against Richards Bay FC
2 years ago

Nasreddine Nabi shares his thoughts on Reeve Frosler’s red card

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has shared his thoughts on Reeve Frosler's red card in their Betway Premiership encounter against Richards Bay FC on…
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Betway Premiership clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay FC
2 years ago

10-man Kaizer Chiefs beat Richards Bay in Polokwane

10-man Kaizer Chiefs beat Richards Bay FC with a 2-1 scoreline in their Betway Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba on Wednesday night. Wandile Duba and…
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Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen
2 years ago

Clinton Larsen reflects on life coaching in ABC Motsepe League

Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen has looked back on his time coaching in the third tier of South African football, the ABC Motsepe League, nearly two…
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TS Galaxy new signing Keagan Dolly
2 years ago

TS Galaxy coach delivers verdict on Keagan Dolly’s debut

TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has shared his thoughts on the debut performance of highly-rated midfielder Keagan Dolly. The former Kaizer Chiefs and…
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Orlando Pirates players celebrating
2 years ago

Nkota strikes twice as Pirates beat Khanyisa Mayo’s Belouizdad in champions League

Mohau Nkota's brace was enough for Orlando Pirates to beat Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad 2-1 in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at Stade Du 5…
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