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

5 Unforgettable goals scored by Ronaldo for Man United in the Champions League

5 Unforgettable goals scored by Ronaldo for Man United in the Champions League

Sports

4 years ago

Manchester United winger completes permanent move to Leeds United for R497M

Manchester United winger completes permanent move to Leeds United for R497M

Sports

4 years ago

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin leaves the Emirates on transfer deadline day

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin leaves the Emirates on transfer deadline day

Sports

4 years ago

Man plans wife stunning baby shower, lovely pics melt hearts: "Yoh! It looks like a dream"

Man plans wife stunning baby shower, lovely pics melt hearts: "Yoh! It looks like a dream"

People

4 years ago

Video of armed men dancing is a whole mood, Mzansi reacts: #BadGangCompany

Video of armed men dancing is a whole mood, Mzansi reacts: #BadGangCompany

People

4 years ago

KwaZulu Natal Community rocked after killing of well known South Coast couple

KwaZulu Natal Community rocked after killing of well known South Coast couple

South Africa

4 years ago

Ex deputy Defence Minister, MKMVA spearhead Kebby Maphatsoe has died, ANC confirms

Ex deputy Defence Minister, MKMVA spearhead Kebby Maphatsoe has died, ANC confirms

South Africa

4 years ago

Kebby Maphatsoe, head of the now-disbanded Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans' Association (MKMVA) has died, the African National Congress (ANC) confirmed.

Collen Mashawane Foundation shares before and after pics of gogo's new home, Mzansi touched

Collen Mashawane Foundation shares before and after pics of gogo's new home, Mzansi touched

People

4 years ago

An elderly woman's life has changed for the better following a recent social housing initiative by the Collen Mashawane Foundation to build her a new home.

Not all can be arrested, says Zuma Sambudla after #SphithipithiEvaluator release

Not all can be arrested, says Zuma Sambudla after #SphithipithiEvaluator release

People

4 years ago

Outspoken armchair political commentator Duduzile Zuma Sambudla had her latest outburst on social media after the arrest of another alleged unrest instigator.

Chelsea star joins top Italian League giants after Fikayo Tomori this summer

Chelsea star joins top Italian League giants after Fikayo Tomori this summer

Sports

4 years ago

Tiemoue Bakayoko is back at AC Milan on a two-year loan deal. The midfielder could seal a permanent deal with the Serie A giants if he impresses at the club.

US Rapper Kanye West gives shout out to Lionel Messi during album listening party

US Rapper Kanye West gives shout out to Lionel Messi during album listening party

Sports

4 years ago

Lionel Messi got a shout-out from American rapper Kanye West during his new album's listening party while the Argentine was making his debut for new clug PSG.

Patrice Evra names who deserves most credit for Ronaldo's return to Man United

Patrice Evra names who deserves most credit for Ronaldo's return to Man United

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's return should be credited to the player's mother according to former Manchester United star Patrice Evra who thanked her for her amazing son

Ex Chelsea star Willian sends brutally honest message to Arsenal fans

Ex Chelsea star Willian sends brutally honest message to Arsenal fans

Sports

4 years ago

Former Chelsea star Willian has sent a message to Arsenal fans after sealing a move to Brazilian outfit Corinthians before the close of the transfer window.

Haibo: Paraffin stove's use as heater in taxi has SA scratching heads: 'It's beyond shocking'

Haibo: Paraffin stove's use as heater in taxi has SA scratching heads: 'It's beyond shocking'

People

4 years ago

A video of a lit paraffin stove above the engine compartment of a taxi has Saffas scratching their heads as people on the socials tried to make sense of it.

Staggering amount Cristiano Ronaldo will pocket at Manchester United after return

Staggering amount Cristiano Ronaldo will pocket at Manchester United after return

Sports

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is in line to become the best-paid player in the Premier League. His wages at Old Trafford are expected to dwarf Kevin De Bruyne's £385 000.

Tshepiso Mametela