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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

Internet reacts to new craze, vlogging kit for kids toy: 'Content creator loading'

Internet reacts to new craze, vlogging kit for kids toy: 'Content creator loading'

People

4 years ago

South Africa emerge champions of Aisha Buhari Cup after defeating Super Falcons of Nigeria

South Africa emerge champions of Aisha Buhari Cup after defeating Super Falcons of Nigeria

Sports

4 years ago

Touching moment CR7’s mom mentors grandson Cristiano Jr at Man Utd just as she did with son in childhood days

Touching moment CR7’s mom mentors grandson Cristiano Jr at Man Utd just as she did with son in childhood days

Sports

4 years ago

Edited clip of 'killer cop' Rosemary Ndlovu strutting into court goes viral: "Ushada ne jele"

Edited clip of 'killer cop' Rosemary Ndlovu strutting into court goes viral: "Ushada ne jele"

People

4 years ago

Nando's has SA in stitches with funny reaction to man's post: 'Khumbul'ekhaya'

Nando's has SA in stitches with funny reaction to man's post: 'Khumbul'ekhaya'

People

4 years ago

"Hhayi cha": Archbishop Says Anti-Vaxxers Within Their Rights, if in Isolation at Home: "Lord have mercy"

"Hhayi cha": Archbishop Says Anti-Vaxxers Within Their Rights, if in Isolation at Home: "Lord have mercy"

South Africa

4 years ago

2 DA members hijacked near Richmond, held at gunpoint and vehicle set alight

2 DA members hijacked near Richmond, held at gunpoint and vehicle set alight

South Africa

4 years ago

Democratic Alliance (DA) staff members were were hijacked and abducted in the party's campaign vehicle near Richmond in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday night.

"She is a winner": Saffas inspired by woman's hustle, bakes and sells scones

"She is a winner": Saffas inspired by woman's hustle, bakes and sells scones

People

4 years ago

One woman's humble hustle of baking scones and then selling them for a living has caught the attention of and drawn praise from Mzansi's online community.

Woman celebrates bagging Bachelor of Laws honours degree, Mzansi impressed

Woman celebrates bagging Bachelor of Laws honours degree, Mzansi impressed

People

4 years ago

A Mzansi woman has risen superbly to become among the newest Bachelor of Law with Honours degree graduates, with Saffas subsequently applauding the achievement.

Egyptian comedian hilariously challenges action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme to a fight

Egyptian comedian hilariously challenges action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme to a fight

Sports

4 years ago

A renowned Egyptian comedian, Mohamed Henedy, has challenged actor Van Damme to a fight and appears pretty ready. However, he has also given some conditions.

Heartbreak as Ronaldo gets scammed R5M by travel agent after trusting her with credit card pin

Heartbreak as Ronaldo gets scammed R5M by travel agent after trusting her with credit card pin

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo of Man United was one high-profile victim of an elaborate scam that fleeced the four-time Ballon D'or winner out of a staggering £250,000.

Exclusive: DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mpho Phalatse outlines vision for 'cleaner' city

Exclusive: DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mpho Phalatse outlines vision for 'cleaner' city

Politics

4 years ago

Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Mpho Phalatse says she has come full circle and has a lot to offer as her party charge for governance.

Man killed after allegedly breaking into City Power Linden substation in Johannesburg

Man killed after allegedly breaking into City Power Linden substation in Johannesburg

South Africa

4 years ago

A man was burnt to death at a transformer substation belonging to City Power after he allegedly attempted to steal its parts after breaking in on Monday morning

'This is unacceptable': Clashes between ANC and EFF members at IEC centres in KZN

'This is unacceptable': Clashes between ANC and EFF members at IEC centres in KZN

South Africa

4 years ago

Clashes between Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and African National Congress (ANC) members broke out at registration centres at Kwa-Dambuza and Willowfontein.

Man shares hilarious clip 'doing white people things' with Xhosa wife: "If I die"

Man shares hilarious clip 'doing white people things' with Xhosa wife: "If I die"

People

4 years ago

A husband has captured the funny moment his wife fumed as she contended with the rigours of the slopey, mountainous terrain around them during a hiking trip.

Tshepiso Mametela