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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

Eric Tinkler and Marc Van Heerden during their time at Cape Town City FC

Marc van Heerden set to join Eric Tinkler at Sekhukhune

The former Orlando Pirates defender Marc van Heerden is set to form part of Eric Tinkler's technical team at Sekhukhune United following the departure of…
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Ashley Du Preez after scoring against Magesi FC

Ashley Du Preez on facing Stellenbosch post-injury

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Ashley Du Preez, back from injury, has shared his thoughts on facing Stellenbosch FC, his former club, in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal…
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Ndumiso Mabena during his at Orlando Pirates

Ndumiso Mabena joins new PSL club

Motsepe Foundation Championship side, Leruma United has given former Orlando Pirates striker Ndumiso Mabena another lifeline to revive his football career.…
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and his assistant coach Helman Mkhalele

Broos leads Bafana delegation’s visit to New Peter Mokaba Stadium

Coach Hugo Broos led the Bafana Bafana delegation's visit to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against…
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Coach Khuliso Rashamuse during his time at the Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda FC

Ex-Dondol Stars and Venda FC coach reveals reason for league switch

Former Dondol Stars mentor and Venda FC assistant coach Khuliso Rashamuse has explained why he has taken on a new project in the SAFA Gauteng ABC Motsepe…
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Orlando Pirates players during a training session

Pirates to be without key defender for SuperSport clash

Orlando Pirates will be without a key defender for their Nedbank Cup quartefinal clash against SuperSport United on Saturday, 8 March 2025. Pirates are set…
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The New Peter Mokaba Stadium

Why New Peter Mokaba is off limits for SuperSport-Pirates match

The Polokwane Municipality has explained why the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates cannot take place at the New…
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Betway Premiership tie between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns

Mngqithi secures draw against former employers, Sundowns

Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi secured a 1-1 draw against his former employers, Mamelodi Sundowns in a Betway Premiership tie at Mpumalanga…
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Coach Bradley August with his Crystal Palace FC technical team

What Daniels thinks of former Bafana striker Bradley August as a coach

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has expressed his views on what he thinks of the ex-Bafana Bafana striker Bradley August in his role as a coach. August is…
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele

Broos names Bafana preliminary squad to face Lesotho and Benin

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin this month. Broos' charges…
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Betway Premiership tie between Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates

Gallants set record straight on stadium violence during Pirates game

Marumo Gallants have set the record straight about the match disruption that occurred during their Betway Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates at the…
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KZN ABC Motsepe League side Mkhambathi FC

Mkhambathi crowned KZN Motsepe League Stream A winners

Having shown total dominance in the SAFA KZN ABC Motsepe League, Mkhambathi FC have officially been crowned Stream A winners over the weekend. This comes…
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