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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

ANC 'feels vindicated' following dismissal of Ace Magashule's appeal application, reactions

ANC 'feels vindicated' following dismissal of Ace Magashule's appeal application, reactions

South Africa

4 years ago

"What's wrong with Cyril?": Ramaphosa's 'Madiba shirt' thrown major shade online

"What's wrong with Cyril?": Ramaphosa's 'Madiba shirt' thrown major shade online

People

4 years ago

Haibo: 'It's not you, it's me', Saffas chip in on worst reasons given to them when they got dumped

Haibo: 'It's not you, it's me', Saffas chip in on worst reasons given to them when they got dumped

People

4 years ago

Ronaldo's mom reduced to tears after watching Portuguese star score brace for Man United

Ronaldo's mom reduced to tears after watching Portuguese star score brace for Man United

Sports

4 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson finally breaks silence on Ronaldo's role on his Man United return

Sir Alex Ferguson finally breaks silence on Ronaldo's role on his Man United return

Sports

4 years ago

Man United fans slam Juventus supporters after Napoli loss saying Ronaldo’s progress hindered

Man United fans slam Juventus supporters after Napoli loss saying Ronaldo’s progress hindered

Sports

4 years ago

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Benzema scores emphatic hat trick in huge drubbing

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Benzema scores emphatic hat trick in huge drubbing

Sports

4 years ago

Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's return to their home ground Santiago Bernabeu as they defeated Celta Vigo by 5-2 in a tough La Liga fixture.

'Vezi thanga, chile': Cop in shorts gets tongues wagging online, SA reacts to photos

'Vezi thanga, chile': Cop in shorts gets tongues wagging online, SA reacts to photos

People

4 years ago

A South African Police Service (SAPS) constable in shorts whose pictures are circulating on social media is serving the heat as spring takes off in Mzansi.

Lack of service delivery a problem of dysfunctional municipalities, says David Mabuza

Lack of service delivery a problem of dysfunctional municipalities, says David Mabuza

South Africa

4 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza agrees that dysfunctional municipalities are a well-documented problem for communities in all nine provinces of South Africa.

'Covid 19 vaccine safe': South African kids get their 1st shots amid Sinovac trials

'Covid 19 vaccine safe': South African kids get their 1st shots amid Sinovac trials

South Africa

4 years ago

In a groundbreaking development, the first children part of the trials for the Sinovac Covid 19 vaccine in South Africa received their first jabs on Friday.

Phokela Mametja: A man of focus who went from losing his job to employing 20 people

Phokela Mametja: A man of focus who went from losing his job to employing 20 people

People

4 years ago

A Mzansi entrepreneur, Phokela Mametja, is giving others a lesson in perseverance courtesy of his inspirational journey in business, having once lost it all.

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala calls ANC "home", SA responds savagely: 'Ungas'faki'

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala calls ANC "home", SA responds savagely: 'Ungas'faki'

People

4 years ago

Premier of KwaZulu Natal Sihle Zikala found himself at the receiving end of some flack on social media after he made the remark that the "ANC is our home".

Ex Barcelona star was desperate to return to the Spanish club before Messi exit

Ex Barcelona star was desperate to return to the Spanish club before Messi exit

Sports

4 years ago

Neymar who left Barcelona back in 2017 was heavily linked with a return to the Spanish club and Joan Laporta has said that the superstar was keen to return.

Arsenal told to sell 5 players to secure Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham

Arsenal told to sell 5 players to secure Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham

Sports

4 years ago

Ex-Tottenham forward Darren Bent has urged Arsenal to launch an audacious bid for Jude Bellingham. Liverpool are also keen to sign the Dortmund midfielder.

Confusion as Man United star begs Ronaldo to leave free kicks for him over penalties

Confusion as Man United star begs Ronaldo to leave free kicks for him over penalties

Sports

4 years ago

Bruno Fernandes says he prefers free-kicks over penalties amid a debate as to who will take the set-pieces at United this term, following the arrival of Ronaldo

Tshepiso Mametela