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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

Janine van Wyk during JVW FC training session

Janine van Wyk reflects on transition from professional footballer to coaching

Former Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk has reflected on her transition from being a professional footballer to coaching, outlining the challenges she…
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Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees and Khama Billiat during training session

What Zimbabwe had to do to get Billiat back to international football 

Coach Michael Nees has outlined the steps taken by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to ensure that highly-rated attacker Khama Billiat returns to…
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Zimbabwe men's national team in celebrations at Orlando Stadium

Why Zimbabwe chose Peter Mokaba Stadium over Orlando Stadium for AFCON qualifiers

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has explained why they chose the New Peter Mokaba Stadium over Orlando Stadium for their upcoming CAF 2025 AFCON qualifier…
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Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze

Elvis Chipezeze opens up about Zimbabwe ambition

Experienced goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has opened up on his Zimbabwean National Team ambitions following his impressive displays for Magesi FC in the SA…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head Jerry Tshabalala

Why Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala has no desire to coach in the PSL

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Jerry Tshabalala has explained why he has no desire to coach in the SA elite league - PSL. Tshabalala has been at the…
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Sechaba Gaseitsiwe signs for Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns land another gem

Mamelodi Sundowns have landed another gem, beating six other Betway Premiership club's for the talented winger's signature. Masandawana won the race to sign…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies goalkeeper Andile Dlamini

Jerry Tshabalala weighs in on Andile Dlamini’s lack of game time at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala explained why experienced goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has had limited playing time this season at the club. The…
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Former Baroka FC coach Matsemela Thoka

Ex-Baroka mentor secures new coaching gig

SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Ngwaabe City Motors has roped in ex-Baroka FC mentor Matsemela Thoka for the 2024/25 campaign. Thoka has been without a…
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Betway Premiership logo

PSL announce Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners

PSL have announced the winners of the Betway Premiership Monthly Awards for September and October 2024, respectively. Orlando Pirates mentor Jose Riveiro has…
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Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match between Sunrise FC and Mohlabile United

Match abandoned after penalty awarded in Limpopo ABC Motsepe League

The SAFA Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match between Sunrise FC and Mohlabile United was abandoned after a penalty decision was given to the home team at the…
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Lucas Ribeiro celebrating after scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns set Carling Knockout Cup final date with Magesi FC

Mamelodi Sundowns have set up a Carling Knockout Cup final date against Magesi FC following their 2-0 win over Marumo Gallants in the semi-final at the Dr…
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Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena during a game

Rulani Mokwena claims racial abuse in Morocco

Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena has accused an opposition official of racial abuse following his side's 2-2 draw with Ittihad Tanger in the…
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