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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

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena.
2 years ago

Mudau sidelined with injury, Mokwena questions Bafana’s handling 

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has raised concerns regarding the management of defender Khuliso Mudau during the just-ended 2023 AFCON…
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Former Moroka Swallows head coach Steve Komphela.
2 years ago

Komphela exposes internal issues at Swallows, citing reasons for exit

Former Moroka Swallows coach Steve Komphela has lifted the lid on internal issues that contributed to his departure from the club. The club confirmed…
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SuperSport United defender Thulani Hlatshwayo.
2 years ago

Hunt offers Thulani Hlatshwayo’s injury progress  

SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has offered the latest update on the injury progress of the former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo. The…
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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis.
2 years ago

Sundowns Ladies dominate Banyana final squad for Olympic qualifiers

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named her final squad for the third round of the 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Tanzania, with Mamelodi…
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Boitumelo Radiopane in celebratory mood.
2 years ago

Middendorp’s verdict on Boitumelo Radiopane’s return

Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp has given his verdict on the return of striker Boitumelo Radiopane, following their 3-1 win over AmaZulu FC in a…
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DStv Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
2 years ago

Talking points as Sundowns and Pirates share spoils

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates settled for a 1-1 draw in a DStv Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday night. Marcelo Allende broke…
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Katlego Mphela in action for Bafana Bafana.
2 years ago

How football profile has helped Katlego Mphela as car salesman  

Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goal poacher Katlego 'Killer' Mphela has revealed how his football profile has helped him as a car…
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Lebohang Maboe working hard at training.
2 years ago

Maboe in buoyant mood ahead of Pirates clash after injury setback 

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lebohang Maboe is in a buoyant mood and confident that he's fit enough to take on Orlando Pirates in the DStv Premiership clash at…
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Mamelodi Sundowns star player Thapelo Morena.
2 years ago

Sundowns legend on importance of Thapelo Morena’s versatility at Masandawana   

A Mamelodi Sundowns legend has had his say on Thapelo Morena's versatility at the club, with Rulani Mokwena not preferring him at right-back amidst the…
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Grant Kekana and Mothobi Mvala in celebratory mood for Mamelodi Sundowns.
2 years ago

What makes Grant Kekana and Mothobi Mvala’s partnership tick 

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana have explained what makes his formidable partnership with Mothobi Mvala tick at the club and…
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Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana in action.
2 years ago

Grant Kekana shares key takeaways from 2023 AFCON

Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana has shared his key takeaways from the 2023 CAF AFCON tournament held in Ivory Coast.  Kekana is one of the players…
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Orlando Pirates players at training session.
2 years ago

Happy Jele makes honest admission about current Pirates team 

Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele has given an honest admission about the Buccaneers' current squad ahead of the DStv Premiership second round. Jele,…
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