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Tshepiso Mametela

Education: Academic Acceleration Programme, St John's College Academy (2008-2010); National Senior Certificate, Barnato Park High (2010); Google Analytics Academy, Yoast SEO Academy (2022); Crime and Court Reporting, Wits Centre for Journalism (2024)

Experience: Reporter, The Herald (2022-2024); General writer, Briefly News (2021-2022); Senior Sports Contributor, Opera News SA (2019-2020); Journalist, Caxton Newspapers (2018-2019); Sports writer, Wits Sport (2016-2022), Briefly News (2024-2025)

Awards: Gauteng Sports Awards, Finalist: Sports Journalist of the Year, 2017 & 2019

Tshepiso Mametela is a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience writing for online and print publications. He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News. He was a mid-level reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a general reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles. He has attended media workshops organised by the Wits Justice Project and Wits Centre for Journalism, including crime and court reporting.

2056 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

Champions League holders Chelsea beaten 1-0 by disciplined Juventus in Italy

Champions League holders Chelsea beaten 1-0 by disciplined Juventus in Italy

Sports

4 years ago

Liverpool legend names the only player who is better than Lionel Messi and Ronaldo

Liverpool legend names the only player who is better than Lionel Messi and Ronaldo

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sends Man United fans stunning message after late winner against Villarreal

Cristiano Ronaldo sends Man United fans stunning message after late winner against Villarreal

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another Champions League record during Villarreal clash

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another Champions League record during Villarreal clash

Sports

4 years ago

Kenyan runners miss out in US marathon after cyclist leads them in wrong direction

Kenyan runners miss out in US marathon after cyclist leads them in wrong direction

Sports

4 years ago

Ronaldo reveals what he will be doing next after his 2 year deal with Man United expires

Ronaldo reveals what he will be doing next after his 2 year deal with Man United expires

Sports

4 years ago

'Vele you're mine?': Smitten Musa Mthombeni hilariously torn into by Mzansi over wife Liesl

'Vele you're mine?': Smitten Musa Mthombeni hilariously torn into by Mzansi over wife Liesl

People

4 years ago

Mzansi broadcaster and medical doctor Musa Mthombeni was recently ridiculed on Twitter after he went online to gush over his former Miss SA wife, Liesl Laurie.

Companies to disclose pay differences of employees and bosses, SA not convinced

Companies to disclose pay differences of employees and bosses, SA not convinced

South Africa

4 years ago

The Draft Companies Amendment Bill will come into effect soon to address the alarming pay discrepancy between executive income takers and those down below.

Innovation comes in many colours: Local start-up showcases handwash stations with a difference

Innovation comes in many colours: Local start-up showcases handwash stations with a difference

South Africa

4 years ago

A local business creates colourful mobile handwash stations for everyday use, which its owner, Priscilla Chibvamushure, gave Briefly News exclusive insight.

Lionel Messi scores as PSG defeat Manchester City in intense Champions League fixture

Lionel Messi scores as PSG defeat Manchester City in intense Champions League fixture

Sports

4 years ago

PSG vs Manchester City lived up to its pre-match razzmatazz as the hosts managed to grab all three points following goals by Idrissa Gueye and Lionel Messi.

Porto vs Liverpool: Salah, Firmino score brace as Reds win 5–1

Porto vs Liverpool: Salah, Firmino score brace as Reds win 5–1

Sports

4 years ago

Porto vs Liverpool Group B Champions League meeting saw the Reds bounce back to winning ways as they secured a 5-1 victory away Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday.

KFC proposal spotted in Newcastle, Mzansi swoons: 'Another one for the books'

KFC proposal spotted in Newcastle, Mzansi swoons: 'Another one for the books'

People

4 years ago

A new couple is capturing the hearts and minds of Mzansi of social media after they were caught in the so called KFC proposal outside a restaurant in Newcastle.

Actress Refilwe Modiselle shares why she left radio: "Host made it a nightmare"

Actress Refilwe Modiselle shares why she left radio: "Host made it a nightmare"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Ex radio presenter Refilwe Modiselle spoke out on the toxic nature of her experience behind the mic, which led her to quit Motsweding FM, having joined in 2018.

Unathi Nkayi puts her foot down, says no listening to R Kelly around her but not all agree

Unathi Nkayi puts her foot down, says no listening to R Kelly around her but not all agree

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African songstress and Idols SA judge Unathi Nkayi has told people who think they can continue playing R. Kelly's music in her presence to stop doing so.

'ANC shouldn't think they can govern without us': Shembe faction gives party ultimatum

'ANC shouldn't think they can govern without us': Shembe faction gives party ultimatum

South Africa

4 years ago

An unabating power struggle within the Nazareth Baptist Church has seen the church challenge the ANC to lend its support or be thousands fewer at the polls.

Tshepiso Mametela