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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

Mahlatse Makudubela in action for Young Africans SC.
2 years ago

Makudubela lifts lid on conversation with Tau before his Yanga switch

SA winger Mahlatse Makudubela has lifted the lid on a conversation he had with Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly star Percy Tau before his move to Tanzanian giants,…
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Refiloe Jane in Banyana Banyana colours.
2 years ago

Refiloe Jane headlines Banyana final squad to face Nigeria

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her final squad for the fourth round of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Nigeria, with…
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Mahlatse Makudubela in action for Tanzanian giants Yanga
2 years ago

Mahlatse Makudubela reveals coaches who played vital role in his career

Young Africans SC winger Mahlatse Makudubela has revealed coaches who have had the biggest impact on his football career. 'Skudu', as he's popularly known…
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane with his Bafana Bafana teammates in celebratory mood.
2 years ago

Bongokuhle Hlongwane opens up on Bafana AFCON snub

Minnesota United attacker Bongokuhle Hlongwane has broken his silence on his surprising snub from Bafana Bafana's AFCON team. The former Maritzburg United…
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Bafana Bafana winger Themba Zwane in action.
2 years ago

Talking points as Bafana and Algeria share spoils in FIFA Series

Bafana Bafana and Algeria played out to a 3-3 draw in the FIFA Series international friendly at Nelson Mandela Stadium on Wednesday morning. Below are some…
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Sinenkani FC players.
2 years ago

Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League

The race for promotion in the ABC Motsepe League is intensifying as more teams have secured their spots in the provincial playoffs. These playoffs serve as a…
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Former Mamalodi Sundowns Ladies star Thalea Smidt
2 years ago

Why Thalea Smidt never returned to Sundowns after Tuks loan move

FARPost has established why Banyana Banyana star Thalea Smidt is not back at Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies following her loan move to AmaTuks Ladies last season.…
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Amajita camp underway at the SAFA Technical Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
2 years ago

Why are overseas-based players not in Amajita camp?

SA Under-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has shed light on why overseas-based players are not included in the Amajita camp. Mdaka selected a 41-member squad…
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Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen
2 years ago

What Magesi FC duo make of Clinton Larsen as coach

Magesi FC duo has shed light on what they make of the club’s head coach, Clinton Larsen, as they are fighting for automatic promotion to the DStv…
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Bloemfontein Celtic players.
2 years ago

Bloem Celtic to battle out with Mangaung Unite in provincial playoffs

The ABC Motsepe League midweek games produced a set of fascinating fixtures, with Bloemfontein Celtic and Mangaung Unite set to battle out in the provincial…
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Former SAFA vice president Ria Ledwaba and SAFA Danny Jordaan.
2 years ago

SAFA makes U-Turn on Ria Ledwaba’s ‘persona non grata’ status

In a surprising turn of events, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has withdrawn its decision to declare Ria Ledwaba a 'persona non grata' within…
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Nedbank Cup trophy.
2 years ago

Nedbank Cup quarterfinal draw confirmed

The PSL has confirmed the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals draw following the conclusion of entertaining Round 16 matches on Sunday, 17 March 2024.  The draw…
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