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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

Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove

Nabi provides Dove’s assessment after first game from injury layoff

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has provided an assessment of defender Edmilson Dove, who returned to action after an injury setback in the 1-0 loss…
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Cape Town Spurs FC technical team

Manousakis leaves CT Spurs, set to join Benni in Kenya

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs have parted ways with coach Vasili Manousakis, paving the way for his anticipated reunion with Benni…
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Betway Premiership tie between Marumo Gallants and Orlando Pirates at Toyota Stadium

Marumo Gallants stun Pirates to earn maximum points at home

Marumo Gallants beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 to earn maximum points in a Betway Premiership tie at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night. Below are some of…
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Jamie Webber in Sekhukhune United colours

Jamie Webber finds new home 

After a lengthy absence from competitive football, talented midfielder Jamie Webber has found a lifeline, landing a fresh start in the United States.…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker

Steve Barker cries foul over PSL stadium issue for Chiefs clash

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has cried foul regarding the PSL's handling of stadium arrangements for their upcoming Nedbank Cup quarterfinal…
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The Nedbank Cup trophy

PSL confirm Nedbank Cup quarterfinals fixture details

The PSL have announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the much-anticipated Nedbank Cup quarterfinal fixtures. These mouthwatering fixtures,…
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Thulani Serero unveiled by Cape Town City

Cape Town City FC unveil former Bafana star Thulani Serero

Cape Town City FC have unveiled former Bafana star Thulani Serero as the 2024/25 Betway Premiership progresses. This comes after the club's interim…
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Bafana Bafana interim coach Molefi Ntseki

SAFA explain why Molefi Ntseki will take over Bafana CHAN squad

SAFA have explained the decision to turn to former Kaizer Chiefs mentor Molefi Ntsek to take over as Bafana Bafana CHAN qualifiers coach ahead of the Egypt…
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Magesi FC coach Own Da Gama

Tlou Segolela opens up on working relationship with Owen Da Gama

Magesi FC DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] mentor Tlou Segolela has opened up about his working relationship with the first team head coach Owen Da Gama. Segolela…
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Cape Town City FC interim coach Muhsin Ertugral

Ertugral hits back at Jamie Carragher’s ‘AFCON is just a little tournament’ remarks

Cape Town City FC interim head coach Muhsin Ertugral has strongly refuted Jamie Carragher's dismissive remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] being…
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ABC Motsepe League board

Mpumalanga Motsepe League clubs unite after player tragedies

A sombre atmosphere enveloped the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League this weekend, with teams uniting to mourn the loss of Phezulu FC's Siyabonga Zulu and…
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James Mothibi and his D'General FC players

Former Orlando Pirates striker fumes at referee for ‘dubious’ penalty

James Mothibi, the former Orlando Pirates striker and current coach of D'General FC, voiced his frustrations regarding the referee during their ABC Motsepe…
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