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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

'Congrats': Radio maven Mapaseka Mokwele graduates with master's degree, finally

'Congrats': Radio maven Mapaseka Mokwele graduates with master's degree, finally

Entertainment

4 years ago

'Skeem Saam' star Cornet Mamabolo opens up on love life: "Mara ne o mo galla neh?"

'Skeem Saam' star Cornet Mamabolo opens up on love life: "Mara ne o mo galla neh?"

Entertainment

4 years ago

WWE Extreme Rules: No title changed hands as Roman Reigns retains belt in bizarre fashion

WWE Extreme Rules: No title changed hands as Roman Reigns retains belt in bizarre fashion

Sports

4 years ago

Man Utd interested in impressive defender as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer itches for new right-back

Man Utd interested in impressive defender as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer itches for new right-back

Sports

4 years ago

Beautiful moment players of top English club celebrated goal with 13-year-old disabled boy bullied online

Beautiful moment players of top English club celebrated goal with 13-year-old disabled boy bullied online

Sports

4 years ago

Learner hilariously shades others, blames them for failure: 'Nkabe ke le chachad accountant'

Learner hilariously shades others, blames them for failure: 'Nkabe ke le chachad accountant'

South Africa

4 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa promises ANC will do better, Mzansi has its say: "For 25 years?"

Cyril Ramaphosa promises ANC will do better, Mzansi has its say: "For 25 years?"

Politics

4 years ago

At the African National Congress' (ANC) manifesto launch in Tshwane on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the party has made mistakes but would improve.

Pitso Mosimane's days as Al Ahly coach 'may be nearing end' owing to poor results

Pitso Mosimane's days as Al Ahly coach 'may be nearing end' owing to poor results

Sports

4 years ago

Pitso Mosimane's days at the helm of Egyptian giants Al Ahly are thought to be drawing to a close following the South African's recent lack of silverware.

Woman attacked and set alight in her car outside school in Benoni dies from injuries

Woman attacked and set alight in her car outside school in Benoni dies from injuries

South Africa

4 years ago

A woman from Daveyton has died after sustaining extensive burn injuries during an alleged attack by her boyfriend outside a school in Benoni a fortnight ago.

Anele Mdoda run over by car, saved by Cassper's sneakers: "I was in disbelief!"

Anele Mdoda run over by car, saved by Cassper's sneakers: "I was in disbelief!"

Entertainment

4 years ago

Mzansi TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda was run over by a car on Saturday but insists she is fine. Heading online, Mdoda gave her followers the update.

Wilful intent to steal from the public purse is unforgivable, says Cyril Ramaphosa

Wilful intent to steal from the public purse is unforgivable, says Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa

4 years ago

A new integrity unit has been established to keep government employees in check and to ensure they do not benefit irregularly from social grants and UIF fraud.

How Ronaldo's son didn't recognise Lionel Messi because he looked too short to be him

How Ronaldo's son didn't recognise Lionel Messi because he looked too short to be him

Sports

4 years ago

Lionel Messi appeared to short to be real claimed Cristiano Ronaldo Junior when the youngster met his father's long-time rival as they share 11 Ballon d'Ors

Football fans stunned in Manchester after spotting Cristiano Ronaldo strolling on the streets as photo emerges

Football fans stunned in Manchester after spotting Cristiano Ronaldo strolling on the streets as photo emerges

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday, September 23, was spotted on the street strolling out of a Subway in Hulme after training with teammates at Manchester United.

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang, Saka score in 3–1 win

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang, Saka score in 3–1 win

Sports

4 years ago

Arsenal recorded another impressive 3-1 victory over Tottenham as they continue their resurgence in the Premier League. Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang, Saka scored.

President Cyril Ramaphosa urges citizens to reject crime: "Not part of SA's heritage"

President Cyril Ramaphosa urges citizens to reject crime: "Not part of SA's heritage"

South Africa

4 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering a special address on Heritage Day, appealed to South Africans, especially public servants, to reject crime and corruption.

Tshepiso Mametela