Mauwane Raophala

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

Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena.
2 years ago

Teboho Mokoena gets green light from Broos to make overseas move

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has granted Teboho Mokoena the green light to sign for an overseas team in the upcoming transfer window. The Belgian…
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng
2 years ago

Is Relebohile Mofokeng ready for Europe? Hugo Broos answers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on whether Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng is ready for a move to Europe. The…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.
2 years ago

Lyle Foster back as Broos names Bafana final squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, with Lyle Foster making…
Kaizer Chiefs players at Naturena
2 years ago

Ex-Amakhosi defender reveals Kaizer Chiefs’ 4 fatal flaws 

A former Kaizer Chiefs defender has revealed 4 fatal flaws that have seen the once mighty Amakhosi decline in the last decade. This comes after the Soweto…
Mamelodi Sundowns star Neo Maema
2 years ago

Maema reveals the real reason behind his lack of game time

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Neo Maema has explained the real reason behind his lack of game in Masandawana colours this season. Maema was speaking…
Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe
2 years ago

Polokwane City interim coach comments on his future

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has had his say on his future after guiding the club to a Top 8 finish. The Rise and Shine managed to secure the Top 8 spot…
Banyana Banyana players during training session
2 years ago

Banyana make three changes ahead of Senegal friendlies

Banyana Banyana have made three changes ahead of their two away international friendly matches against Senegal in the upcoming FIFA break. The Dr Desiree…
Dstv Premiership awards trophies
2 years ago

PSL announce DStv Prem monthly awards winners

The Premier Soccer League [PSL] have announced the winners of the DStv Premiership awards for May 2024. The winning coach and player will each get a trophy…
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali
2 years ago

Stanley Nwabali drops major hint about his future

Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign, Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has dropped a major hint about his future. The…
Goodman Mosele in Chippa United colours.
2 years ago

Thabo September comments on Goodman Mosele’s future at Chippa

Chippa United co-coach Thabo September has shed light on the future of midfielder Goodman Mosele at the Chilli Boys. The Bafana Bafana international, Mosele,…
DStv Premiership between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City
2 years ago

CT City beat Sundowns on final day to end Masandawana’s invincible dream

Cape Town City FC's 1-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns ended the Brazilians' invincible dream for an unbeaten season in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership, a feat…
Free State ABC Motsepe League side Bloemfontein Celtic
2 years ago

Bloem Celtic’s pursuit for PSL return dealt another setback

Bloemfontein Celtic’s pursuit for a return to the PSL has been dealt with another setback following new developments in the Free State ABC Motsepe League.…