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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

Tabiso Mpame in action for Casric Stars in the Motsepe Foundation Championship

Tabiso Mpame join PSL club after Casric unpleasant departure

Just a day after parting ways with Casric Stars, FARPost has it on good authority that Tabiso Mpame has joined a new PSL club Kruger United in the Motsepe…
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Manqoba Mnqithi during Carling Cup presser-3_1

‘I will always be indebted to Arrows’: Manqoba Mngqithi

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why he will always be "indebted" to Golden Arrows, whom his team will face in the Round of 16 of…
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Tabiso Mpame in Casric Stars colours

Tabiso Mpame cut ties with Casric Stars, reveals reasons why

Experienced winger Tabiso Mpame has cut ties with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars just six games into the new season. Mpame joined Casric…
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Bafana Bafana

Bafana and Congo share spoils in AFCON qualifier clash

Bafana Bafana and Congo Brazzaville shared the spoils in their AFCON qualifier clash following a 1-1 draw at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat in Brazzaville on…
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Fabian McCarthy has explained how Stellenbosch FC's environment could add five years to a professional footballer's playing time.

McCarthy explains how Stellenbosch FC could extend a career by five years

Retired former Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fabian McCarthy has explained how Stellenbosch FC's environment could add five years to a…
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AmaZulu FC midfielder Rowen Human

Rowen Human on life after Franco Martin’s departure at AmaZulu

AmaZulu FC attacking midfielder Rowen Human has reflected on life after head coach Pablo Franco Martin's sacking at the club a fortnight ago. Martin and his…
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Coach Owen Da Gama during Vondwe XI Bullets training session

Owen Da Gama starts Vondwe tenure with defeat in Motsepe League

Veteran coach Owen Da Gama's tenure at Vondwe XI Bullets got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 loss to Munaca FC in the Limpopo ABC Motsepe…
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Phumlani Ntshangase in Bidvest Wits colours

Phumlani Ntshangase reveals shock sacking from Highbury FC

Former Bidvest Wits star Phumlani Ntshangase has opened up about his unexpected dismissal from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC. The…
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Tebogo Mokoena in celebrations after scoring

Broos explains Teboho Mokoena’s impact on Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained Teboho Mokoena's impact on the national team despite his limited playing time at Mamelodi Sundowns and the…
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Teboho Mokoena celebration second goal

Teboho Mokoena strikes twice as Bafana run riot against Congo

Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena scored a brace as they demolished Congo Brazzaville with a 5-0 scoreline in their 2025 AFCON qualifier tie at the Nelson…
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Thabo Mongalo joins Limpopo ABC Motsepe Leangue side Mpheni Defenders

Limpopo club rope in ex-SuperSport and Leopards striker Thabo Mongalo

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Mpheni Defenders FC have roped in former SuperSport United and Black Leopards striker Thabo Mongalo. The side looks to…
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Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane

Arthur Zwane breaks silence on Chiefs exit

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has broken his silence after his surprising departure from the Soweto giants to join AmaZulu FC. AmaZulu FC…
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