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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

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Vondwe XI Bullets
2 years ago

ABC Motsepe League title race heating up 

The race for the title honours in the ABC Motsepe League is heating up and getting fascinating in different provinces following mouthwatering weekend…
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Dstv Dstv Premiership Soweto Derby clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
2 years ago

Talking points as Pirates claim Soweto Derby bragging rights 

Orlando Pirates claimed the DStv Premiership Soweto Derby bragging rights following their 3-2 win over arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday…
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Banyana Banyana duo shines in Mexico
2 years ago

Banyana duo continue with fine form in Mexico

The Banyana Banyana duo of Jermaine Seoposenwe and Thembi Kgatlana continued their fine form in Mexico, having scored the back of the net for their…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande joins Crystal Lake FC
2 years ago

Willard Katsande joins SA fourth division side 

Former Kaizer Chiefs defensive midfielder Willard Katsande has joined SA's fourth-division side, Crystal Lake FC. The SAFA Ehlanzeni Hollywoodbets Regional…
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Siphiwe Mkhonza at SABC
2 years ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away

It is a sad day in the South African football fraternity as former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away. The football analyst and former…
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Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha.
2 years ago

How Patrick Maswanganyi influenced Thalente Mbatha’s move to Pirates

Orlando Pirates' recruit Thalente Mbatha has revealed how Patrick Maswanganyi influenced his move to the Buccaneers.  The duo played together at…
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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro.
2 years ago

Riveiro explains why he’s not taking CT Spurs lightly

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has explained why he won't take Cape Town Spurs lightly when they lock horns in the DStv Premiership clash on…
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PSL official Logo.
2 years ago

Two PSL clubs fight over talented defender 

Two PSL clubs are fighting over a talented defender as the second round of the season is slowly reaching its fever pitch. FARPost has established that two…
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Polokwane City veteran midfielder Cole Alexander.
2 years ago

How Alexander Cole is settling in at PLK City 

Polokwane City FC coach Phuti Mohafe has shared his thoughts on how former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander is settling in at the club. The veteran…
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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine.
2 years ago

Talking points as Pirates beat PLK City in Polokwane

Polokwane City FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in a DStv Premiership clash at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  Below are the…
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SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok.
2 years ago

SAFA weighs impact of foreign goalkeepers on DStv Premiership

SAFA has turned its spotlight towards the DStv Premiership's foreign goalkeepers, evaluating the potential stifling effect these international stars might be…
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Mamelodi Sundowns' Brian Onyango.
2 years ago

Mokwena on what makes Brian Onyango special despite lack of game time

Mamelodi Sundowns mentor Rulani Mokwena has revealed what makes Brian Onyango special despite a lack of game at Chloorkop. In the last two seasons, the…
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