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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

Orlando Pirates players celebrating

Nkota strikes twice as Pirates beat Khanyisa Mayo’s Belouizdad in champions League

Mohau Nkota's brace was enough for Orlando Pirates to beat Khanyisa Mayo's CR Belouizdad 2-1 in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at Stade Du 5…
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Coach Matsemela Thoka

Ex-Baroka coach opens up on his move to Limpopo side

Ex-Baroka FC coach Matsemela Thoka has shared details about his recent move to Ngwaabe City Motors in the SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League. Thoka joined City…
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Cape Town City FC's Fortune Makaringe during training session

Cape Town City suffer Fortune Makaringe blow

Cape Town City FC have been dealt a blow with the injury of midfielder Fortune Makaringe, who will be on the sidelines for quite some time. The Citizens…
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Clayton Daniels in action for Crystal Palace FC

Ex-Sundowns defender resurfaces in ABC Motsepe League

Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns defender Clayton Daniels has resurfaced at SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side Crystal Palace FC. Crystal Palace purchased the…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mohlabile United

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League marred by persistent refereeing issues

Yet another ABC Motsepe League match in the SAFA Limpopo region was prematurely ended over the weekend due to escalating officiating controversies. The…
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Kabelo Metsimetsi with Itumeleng Khune

Ex-Chiefs goalkeeper Kabelo Metsimetsi joins Free State side

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Kabelo Metsimetsi has joined SAFA Free State ABC Motsepe League side D’General FC. Metsimetsi forms part of the Free State…
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Magesi FC striker Wonderboy Makhubu

Wonderboy Makhubu reacts to Larsen’s remarks: ‘He’s ready for Bafana call-up’

Magesi FC forward Wonderboy Makhubu has reacted to coach Clinton Larsen's remarks, insisting that ‘he's ready for a Bafana Bafana call-up'. This comes after…
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Magesi FC players celebrating a goal scored against Orlando Pirates

Happy Jele: ‘If they can beat Pirates, who can stand in their way?’

Orlando Pirates legend Happy Jele has posed a compelling question about Magesi FC's potential. After witnessing the Limpopo side's shock win over his former…
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Bafana Bafana players celebration a goal in the AFCON qualifiers

Bafana sink South Sudan in AFCON qualifiers to finish top of Group K

Bafana Bafana secured a 3-0 win over South Sudan in a 2025 AFCON qualifier match to claim the top spot in Group K at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday…
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Former Dondol Stars coach Khuliso Rashamuse

What former Dondol Stars coach learnt during his PSL stint with Limpopo side

Former Dondol Stars FC coach Khuliso Rashamuse shared what he learned during his time in the PSL before his recent move to Dikgosi FC in the ABC Motsepe…
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JVW FC players

Janine van Wyk reveals long-term goals for JVW FC

JVW FC co-founder and assistant coach Janine van Wyk has revealed the club's long-term goals following the conclusion of the 2024 Hollywoodbets Super League…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies XI

Sundowns Ladies and UWC sent packing in Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) were sent packing from the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League after the conclusion of…
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