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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

Keletso Makgalwa during his spell at Mamelodi Sundowns
2 years ago

Keletso Makgalwa’s Mamelodi Sundowns future decided

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Orlando Pirates in action against Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 semi-finals
2 years ago

Orlando Pirates eliminate Stellenbosch to set up final against Sundowns

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Orlando Pirates during a training session
2 years ago

Orlando Pirates star to miss highly-anticipated Sundowns clash

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Orlando Pirates captain innocent Maela during a agme
2 years ago

Pirates captain Maela fires warning shot at Sundowns

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Orbit College in action against Black Leopards in the Motsepe Foundation Championship
2 years ago

Orbit College continues dream start in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

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Jwaneng Galaxy in action against Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League preliminary rounds
2 years ago

Jwaneng Galaxy upset Pirates in the CAF Champions League

Jwaneng Galaxy caused an upset by beating SA giants Orlando Pirates 1-0 defeat in a CAF Champions League clash on Saturday afternoon at Gaborone National…
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Molefi Ntseki addressing the media
2 years ago

Molefi Ntseki explains Potsane and Mdantsane absence against Royal AM

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Kaizer Chiefs in action against Royal AM in the DStv Premiership
2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs drop points against Royal AM

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Grant Margeman in action for SuperSport United in the DStv Premiership
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Grant Margeman opens up about his ambitions to play overseas

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Samir Nurkovic during his time at Kaizer Chiefs
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Nurkovic names player he’s looking forward to playing with at TS Galaxy

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Orbit College in action during the ABC Motsepe League playoffs
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Orbit College maintain winning form to go top of the log

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Molefi Ntseki and Rulani Mokwena during the MTN8 press conference
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Molefi Ntseki: ‘Sundowns have been very lucky in the last six years’

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