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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

Talented winger Sechaba Gaseitsiwe

Engen tournament star attracts interest from PSL clubs

Teenage star Sechaba Gaseitsiwe has attracted interest from PSL clubs following his stellar displays at the 2024 Engen Champ of Champs. The 17-year-old's…
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New Peter Mokaba Stadium

Peter Mokaba Stadium to host AFCON qualifier match

The Zimbabwe Football Association has officially secured the New Peter Mokaba Stadium to host their upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier match against Kenya,…
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Richards Bay FC Brandon Truter conducting training session

Brandon Truter outlines why his bosess need to be patient

Richards Bay FC head coach Brandon Truter has outlined why his bosses need to be patient with the club's progress into the new season. Truter was speaking…
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Peter Shalulile and Iqraam Rayners

Peter Shalulile scores brace as Sundowns sink CT City

Peter Shalulile scored a brace as Mamelodi Sundowns bounced back from a disappointing loss to Polokwane City FC with a 3-0 win over Cape Town City FC in the…
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Orlando Pirates celebrating after scoring against TS Galaxy

Pirates beat TS Galaxy to continue winning ways

Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates continued with their fine form following their 2-0 win over TS Galaxy in a league clash at Mbombela Stadium…
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SuperSport United assistant coach Andre Arendse

Arendse explains why SA struggle to produce goalkeepers for the national team

Ex-Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Andre Arendse has outlined the reasons behind the challenge South Africa faces in developing top-notch goalkeepers like Ronwen…
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SuperSport United striker Tashreeq Morris

What Gavin Hunt makes of Tashreeq Morris’ progress

SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has shared his thoughts on Tashreeq Morris' progress since he joined the Tshwane side. The 30-year-old forward joined…
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Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng

Tshepo Motsoeneng lands new job

Well-travelled coach Tshepo Motsoeneng has found a new home following his departure from ABC Motsepe League side Njampela FC earlier this month. Motsoeneng…
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Polokwane City FC

PLK City end Sundowns’ unbeaten run in Betway Prem

Polokwane City FC have ended Mamelodi Sundowns' unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over Masandawana at the Old Peter Mokaba on…
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SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo

Neo Rapoo reacts to Hunt’s remarks: ‘He’s the best left-back in SA’

SuperSport United teenage sensation Neo Rapoo has responded to coach Gavin Hunt's comment calling him 'the best left-back in South Africa'. This follows the…
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Orlando Pirates' Mohau Nkota

Mohau Nkota strikes twice as Pirates see off AmaZulu FC

Mohau Nkota's brace saw Orlando Pirates defeat AmaZulu FC 2-1 in their Betway Premiership clash at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday night. Below are the…
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Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha

Why Thabang Monare tips Thalente Mbatha for European move

Sekhukhune United midfielder Thabang Monare has made a bold prediction about the future of Orlando Pirates star Thalente Mbatha, hinting at a potential move…
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