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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

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrating after scoring at Loftus Versfield Stadium

Sundowns injury boost as trio closer to return

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has received an injury boost, with a key trio closer to returning to action. Given the increasingly packed…
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Tshepo Motsoeneng during the 2024 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs

Three teams in one season: Tshepo Motsoeneng bags another coaching gig

Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng has secured another coaching position, this time in the SAFA Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League. This will mark Motsoeneng's third…
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Siboniso Gaxa in action for Kaizer Chiefs

‘I felt robbed’: Gaxa on Chiefs contract dispute

Former Bafana Bafana defender Siboniso Gaxa has revealed how his legal battle with Kaizer Chiefs fuelled his passion for law. The 40-year-old has recently…
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AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu and Bongani Zungu

Sandile Mthethwa and Bongani Zungu’s first words as AmaZulu players

AmaZulu FC’s new signings, Sandile Mthethwa and Bongani Zungu, have shared their first words as Usuthu players following their unveiling on Tuesday. The…
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Katlego Otladisa during his time at Orlando Pirates

Why Otladisa chose Sekhukhune over three other Betway Premiership clubs

Katlego Otladisa's representative, Nimrod Mbhalati, has outlined the reasons behind the talented attacker's decision to join Sekhukhune United over three…
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Coach Sundra Govinder during his time at Kaizer Chiefs

Ex-Chiefs development coach lands job at Marumo Gallants

Former Kaizer Chiefs development coach Sundra Govinder has landed a job at Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants. This comes after Govinder parted ways…
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Clayton Daniels in colours of ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace

‘There’s a lot of crime & drugs’: Clayton Daniels on ABC Motsepe move

Veteran defender Clayton Daniels has explained the factors that influenced his decision to join ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace FC. Daniels, 40,…
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Betway Premiership tie between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs

TS Galaxy and Chiefs settle for 1-1 draw

TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs settled for a 1-1 draw in their Betway Premiership encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Monday afternoon. Samukelo Kabini's goal in…
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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town Spurs

‘I blame the coach’: Siwahla on Cape Town Spurs struggles

Former Ajax Cape Town [now known as Cape Town Spurs] star Mkhanyiseli Siwahla has shared his opinion on the Urban Warriors' current struggles in the Motsepe…
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Copperbelt Ladies FC performance analyst Tebatso Sebela

How Thabo Mnyamane helped Copperbelt performance analyst achieve his dream 

With guidance from the former SuperSport United star Thabo Mnyamane, Tebatso Sebela, a performance analyst in the Super League, achieved his lifelong dream…
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Betway Premiership tie between Polokwane City FC and Kaizer Chiefs

Polokwane City stun Kaizer Chiefs in Polokwane

Polokwane City FC caused an upset by beating Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in a Betway Premiership tie at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday afternoon.…
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CAF Champions League group stage tie between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly at Orlando Stadium

Pirates, Al Ahly share spoils after 0-0 stalemate

Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly have played out to a 0-0 draw in their CAF Champions League Group C showdown at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Al Ahly…
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