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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

Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng on the touchline

Tshepo Motsoeneng reunites with his former club

In a surprising move, well-travelled mentor Tshepo Motsoeneng has reunited with his former club Njampela FC in the SAFA KwaZulu-Natal ABC Motsepe League.…
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Magesi FC DDC head coach Tlou Segolela

Tlou Segolela reacts to his first game as Magesi DDC coach

Tlou Segolela has reacted to his first game as Magesi FC DStv Diski Challenge [DDC] coach following their 3-1 defeat to his former club, Orlando Pirates. The…
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Kaizer Chiefs players celebrating after scoring against Chippa United in Nedbank Cup Last 16

Chiefs sink Chippa to book Nedbank quarter-final spot

Kaizer Chiefs have advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals after defeating Chippa United 3-0 in the tournament's Round of 16 at FNB Stadium in Soweto on…
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Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League side Tiger Boys

Mpumalanga side U-turns on Motsepe League withdrawal decision

Mpumalanga side Tiger Boys have made a U-turn on their decision to withdraw from the provincial ABC Motsepe League and have issued an apology to SAFA. The…
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Collins Makgaka during his stint at Orlando Pirates

Makgaka speaks on desire to perform against former club Pirates

Baroka FC attacking midfielder Collins Makgaka has expressed his eagerness to excel against his former club, Orlando Pirates, in the Nedbank Cup Last 16 tie.…
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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker

What Steve Barker said after his 300th top-flight match

Steve Barker has reflected on his 300th-game milestone as a coach as Stellenbosch FC beat Polokwane City FC 2-0 in a Nedbank Cup Last 16 tie at the Danie…
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Siphelele Mthembu during his stint at Baroka FC

Baroka boss clarifies Siphelele Mthembu’s departure

Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has explained the reasons behind veteran striker Siphelele Mthembu's departure from the club just five months after he…
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Tiklas Thutlwa in Sekhukhune United colours

Tiklas Thutlwa recovers after horrific leg injury, what’s next?

Tiklas Thutlwa's agent, Thabiso Thobane, has confirmed the player's recovery from a serious leg injury sustained in January of last year and provided an…
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Siphelele Ntshangase in Sunrise FC colours

Why Limpopo club roped in ex-Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Sunrise FC have shed light on their decision to sign former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphelele Ntshangase despite the…
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The current state of the New Peter Mokaba Stadium after pitch dilemma

Polokwane makes case to host 2025 Nedbank Cup final

Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe has explained the city's strong interest in hosting the 2025 Nedbank Cup final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium while also…
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Ciniso Mazibuko, Simphiwe Masilela and coach Vincent Rammoni

Orlando Pirates youngsters shine in ABC Motsepe League

Orlando Pirates youngsters Ciniso Mazibuko and Simphiwe Masilela found the back of the net when Phezulu FC thrashed Junior Callies with a 5-1 scoreline in…
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SA footballer Rebecca Joy Adams

Rebbeca Joy Adams returns to SA, reveals reasons why

Rebecca Joy Adams, the first South African female footballer to play in Brazil, has returned to the country after her stint with Namibian side, Windhoek City…
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