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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

Exclusive: Ex SAPS National Commissioner Riah Phiyega to host Silent Walk for the deaf

Exclusive: Ex SAPS National Commissioner Riah Phiyega to host Silent Walk for the deaf

South Africa

4 years ago

"My cub and I": Dad shares sweet snaps of him and his cute baby, instant hit online

"My cub and I": Dad shares sweet snaps of him and his cute baby, instant hit online

People

4 years ago

Panic at Old Trafford as Ex Chelsea boss interested in replacing Solskjaer as manager

Panic at Old Trafford as Ex Chelsea boss interested in replacing Solskjaer as manager

Sports

4 years ago

Bruno Fernandes set to pocket huge amount in new Manchester United deal

Bruno Fernandes set to pocket huge amount in new Manchester United deal

Sports

4 years ago

Jesse Lingard breaks silence over mistake that cost Man Utd against Young Boys

Jesse Lingard breaks silence over mistake that cost Man Utd against Young Boys

Sports

4 years ago

Local stunner celebrates landing the job, Mzansi proud: "Thina sithi hooray"

Local stunner celebrates landing the job, Mzansi proud: "Thina sithi hooray"

People

4 years ago

State Capture Inquiry requests yet another extension, files urgent application

State Capture Inquiry requests yet another extension, files urgent application

South Africa

4 years ago

The State Capture Inquiry, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, filed an urgent application to the North Gauteng High Court to seek another extension.

Ramaphosa invites public nominations for Chief Justice seat, SA offers suggestions

Ramaphosa invites public nominations for Chief Justice seat, SA offers suggestions

South Africa

4 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened the floor to the public to participate in the nomination of candidates for the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.

Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize dies aged 69, Mzansi sends condolences

Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize dies aged 69, Mzansi sends condolences

People

4 years ago

South Africans have reacted to the news of the passing of Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Hlengiwe Mkhize.

Limpopo woman Sela Matsemela runs delivery business employing 10, SA inspired

Limpopo woman Sela Matsemela runs delivery business employing 10, SA inspired

People

4 years ago

A 34 year old Mzansi entrepreneur in Limpopo is leading the way and inspiring others through the magnificent strides she has made in the bread baking business.

Stunning new pics of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle emerge on Duke's 37th birthday

Stunning new pics of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle emerge on Duke's 37th birthday

World

4 years ago

New photographs of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been revealed on the occasion of Harry's 37th birthday on Wednesday.

Man United urged to axe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after defeat to Young Boys, replacement proposed

Man United urged to axe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after defeat to Young Boys, replacement proposed

Sports

4 years ago

TalkSPORT host Jason Cindy has asked Man United to fire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after leading the team to a 2-1 shock defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League.

4 Dis Chem workers in hot water over Issuing alleged fraudulent vaccine cards

4 Dis Chem workers in hot water over Issuing alleged fraudulent vaccine cards

South Africa

4 years ago

Four temporary employees at South African major pharmacy retailer Dis Chem face criminal charges over an alleged fraudulent Covid 19 vaccination card scheme.

'Thorn in the side': ANC members threaten elections boycott over candidate selection

'Thorn in the side': ANC members threaten elections boycott over candidate selection

South Africa

4 years ago

The drama continues within the African National Congress (ANC) as members threaten a boycott ahead of South Africa's local government elections for 1 November.

SA reacts to R1.3 million fridge at 1st SMEG store in Cape Town: 'Mr Smeg will buy it'

SA reacts to R1.3 million fridge at 1st SMEG store in Cape Town: 'Mr Smeg will buy it'

South Africa

4 years ago

The first stand-alone or dedicated SMEG store has opened its doors in Cape Town and South Africans are struggling to come to terms with the treasures inside.

Tshepiso Mametela