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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

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro.
2 years ago

Pirates out for revenge against Stellenbosch? Jose Riveiro answers

Coach Jose Riveiro says his Orlando Pirates side have learned their lesson from a league defeat to Stellenbosch FC at the beginning of the season and are now…
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Njabulo Blom in the colours of Bafana Bafana
2 years ago

Njabulo Blom breaks silence on Bafana Bafana snub

St. Louis City midfielder Njabulo Blom has spoken out about his omission from the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming two friendlies in September. Bafana…
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Kaizer Chiefs players and coach Arthur Zwane during a game
2 years ago

Guilty Chiefs told what to do by PSL after fans’ missile-throwing incident

Kaizer Chiefs have been given a directive by the PSL after they were found guilty following the missile-throwing incident by their fans. Chiefs supporters…
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Orlando Pirates in action in the DStv Premiership against Cape Town City
2 years ago

Pirates cruise past CT City

Orlando Pirates cruised past Cape Town City with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday night in the DStv Premiership. Pirates welcomed City at Orlando Stadium aiming to…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite.
2 years ago

Are Kaizer Chiefs on the right track? Tefu Mashamaite answers

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has offered his insights on Amakhosi's progress in the new season under the guidance of Molefi Ntseki.…
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Maritzburg United in the Motsepe Foundation Championship
2 years ago

Maritzburg United off to winning start in Motsepe Foundation Championship

Maritzburg United got off to a winning start in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with a 1-0 victory over Milford FC on Friday. The Team of Choice were…
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Kaylin Swart in action for Banyana Banyana in the FIFA Women's World Cup
2 years ago

How Kaylin Swart dealt with World Cup criticism

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has opened up about the criticism she endured at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Swart was the first-choice goalie…
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Orlando Pirates in training session
2 years ago

Where to stream Pirates’ CAF Champions League clash against Djabal

Orlando Pirates have announced the streaming details for their CAF Champions League encounter against Comoros side Djabal. Pirates will welcome Djabal at…
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Thabo Rakhale during his time at Orlando Pirates
2 years ago

Ex-Pirates star Rakhale names three teams to watch in DStv Prem title race

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Thabo Rakhale has predicted that three teams will compete for the 2023/2024 DStv Premiership title. Rakhale is no stranger to…
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Angry Kaizer Chiefs fans before throwing objects at coach Molefi Ntseki
2 years ago

Chiefs charged with misconduct after fans’ missile-throwing incident

Kaizer Chiefs has been charged by the PSL for misconduct after the club's fans threw objects at coach Molefi Ntseki following the 1-0 defeat to TS Galaxy at…
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Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila alongside the club's chairman Chippa Mpengesi
2 years ago

Morgan Mammila justifies Mpengesi’s firing of coaches

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has justified the firing of coaches by the club's chairman, Siviwe Mpengesi. The Chilli Boys made five coaching…
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Thabo Rakhale of Township Rollers
2 years ago

Thabo Rakhale rates Sundowns star as his toughest defensive opponent

Former Orlando Pirates attacker Thabo Rakhale has named a Mamelodi Sundowns star as the toughest defensive opponent he has faced in the PSL. Rakhale came up…
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