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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 Owen Da Gama at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

‘The conditions weren’t conducive’: Da Gama on previous stint

Coach Owen Da Gama has shared his experience of coaching in the ABC Motsepe League before his appointment as Magesi FC mentor. The 'Rubberdol', as he is…
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Coach Stanford Nkoane

Stanford Nkoane makes Leopards U-turn, resurfaces at Venda FC

Coach Stanford Nkoane has resurfaced at Venda FC a few days after joining Motsepe Foundation Championship side Black Leopards. Five days ago, this…
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Kwanele Kopo and Thabo September have worked together at Chippa United.

Chippa United parts ways with Kwanele Kopo

Chippa United have cut ties with coach Kwanele Kopo as his contract expires at midnight heading into the new year. Kopo joined the Chilli Boys on a one-year…
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AmaZulu FC co-coaches Vusumuzi Vilakazi and Arthur Zwane

AmaZulu confirm trial for Zimbabwean striker 

In a bid to bolster their attacking options, AmaZulu FC have confirmed plans to assess a talented Zimbabwean striker in January 2025. AmaZulu FC co-coach…
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Coach Owen Da Gama at Magesi training session

Magesi unveil Da Gama as Clinton Larsen’s successor

Magesi FC have appointed Owen Da Gama as their new head coach following Clinton Larsen's departure. The 63-year-old coach, Da Gama, concluded his deal with…
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Kaizer Chiefs teenage sensation shines for All-Stars in Carling Cup

Kaizer Chiefs’ Naledi Hlongwane names Carling Cup dream teammates

Kaizer Chiefs Diski Challenge star Naledi Hlongwane has named his Carling Cup All-Stars XI dream teammates after his impressive showing on Saturday. The…
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Former Cape Town Spurs defender Clayton Daniels

“I feel sorry for players”: Daniels on Spurs situation

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has weighed in on Cape Town Spurs' situation in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Currently, the Cape club has gone 10…
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Carling All-Stars team in celebratory mood.

Chiefs stars hand All-Stars XI Carling Cup triumph

Kaizer Chiefs' budding stars were instrumental as the Carling All-Stars emphatically beat Magesi FC 3-0 in a Carling Black Label Cup tie at Orlando Stadium…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala

Mamelodi Sundowns launch investigation into Ladies Team coach

Mamelodi Sundowns has instructed a leading law firm to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of improper conduct against Jerry Tshabalala,…
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AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu and Bongani Zungu

How Bongani Zungu landed at AmaZulu FC

Veteran midfielder Bongani Zungu has revealed how he ended up at AmaZulu FC following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. Zungu was unveiled by the…
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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu in action

Bongani Zungu reveals he left Sundowns for his ‘mental happiness’

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu has revealed why he left Mamelodi Sundowns abruptly at the end of the 2023/24 PSL season. Usuthu announced…
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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena

‘This could have killed someone’: Mokwena’s graphic display exposes Moroccan game’s dangers

In a chilling display, Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena presented stones thrown at his players during a game in Morocco to the media, starkly warning…
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