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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 is a Senior Journalist and Social Media Liaison at FARPost, specializing in breaking news, transfer dynamics, and tactical match analysis across South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial voice, bridging the gap between fast-paced matchday updates and deep-dive investigative reporting. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his journalism career in 2018 with a focus on research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost editorial team in September 2020, he has established himself as an authoritative voice in domestic football reporting, recognized for delivering exclusive reporting and tactical insights on the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. A SAFJA-accredited journalist, Mauwane was named the 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist in recognition of his consistent investigative work and comprehensive coverage of South African club football.

Mauwane Raophala

Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami in a post-match interview after receiving Man of the Match award

Daniel Msendami’s agent addresses Pirates and Chiefs links

Tshepo More, the agent representing Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami, has addressed the ongoing speculation linking his client with potential moves to…
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Midlands Wanderers crowned KZN ABC Motsepe League champions

Two teams book Motsepe League national playoffs spots

Midlands Wanderers and African Warriors have booked their places in the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after being crowned champions in their…
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Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami showing his Man of the Match award

Gallants coach Ouaddou addresses Daniel Msendami’s future

Marumo Gallants head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed the future of the in-form winger Daniel Msendami at the club. The 24-year-old joined the…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi at Naturena

What Nabi told Chiefs players after Gallants defeat

Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi has disclosed what he told his players following the disappointing 2-1 defeat to Marumo Gallants in their Betway…
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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi during a training session

Nasreddine Nabi reacts to Chiefs’ historic DDC triumph

Nasreddine Nabi, the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, has shared his thoughts on the club's reserve team's historic triumph in the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC].…
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Kaizer Chiefs DDC side lining up for a team picture

Kaizer Chiefs clinch DDC title with one game to spare 

Kaizer Chiefs are the DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] champions for the very first time in the club's history following a decisive 3-0 win over Magesi FC at…
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Mamelodi Sundowns against Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

Sundowns’ last-gasp away goal seals Champions League final berth

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured a coveted place in the final of the CAF Champions League following a tense and decisive semi-final second-leg against Al Ahly…
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Kaizer Chiefs DDC side lining up for a team picture

Chiefs closer to DDC crown after Chippa guilty verdict

Chippa United have been found guilty by the PSL for failing to honour their DStv Diski Challenge fixture against Kaizer Chiefs in February 2025. As a result,…
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Noko Matlou during Banyana Banyana celebrations after winning WAFCON tournament in 2022

Noko Matlou reveals all-time favourite Banyana Banyana teammate

South Africa's first CAF African Player of the Year, Noko Matlou, has revealed the Banyana Banyana teammate who holds a special place as her all-time…
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso speaking

‘I made that mistake’ – Cardoso on Loftus fan attendance claim

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has acknowledged he made a mistake with his comments that suggested poor attendance at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium…
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Coach Farouk Khan addressing the media

The role Farouk Khan played in Tshepo Matsemela’s football career

Orbit College FC midfielder Tshepo Matsemela has opened up on the role played by the ex-Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan in his football career.…
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Reneilwe Letsholonyane with Amajita squad during a training session

Mdaka on why Reneilwe Letsholonyane won’t travel with Amajita to AFCON tournament

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has revealed why Reneilwe Letsholonyane won't be travelling with the squad to the CAF 2025 AFCON Under-20 tournament in…
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