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

'The family accepted': Rasta hands over a portrait of Killer Kau, Mzansi reacts

'The family accepted': Rasta hands over a portrait of Killer Kau, Mzansi reacts

People

4 years ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle share 'heartbroken' message on state of the world

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle share 'heartbroken' message on state of the world

World

4 years ago

Hilarious Nando's reply to Robert Marawa post has Mzansi tearing up: "Ska jumpisa"

Hilarious Nando's reply to Robert Marawa post has Mzansi tearing up: "Ska jumpisa"

People

4 years ago

Meet the Infomation Systems student who started his own carpentry business at 22

Meet the Infomation Systems student who started his own carpentry business at 22

People

4 years ago

How the Premier League table looks after first round of 2021/22 season

How the Premier League table looks after first round of 2021/22 season

Sports

4 years ago

Mesut Ozil ends 18-month goal drought with strike for boyhood club Fenerbahçe

Mesut Ozil ends 18-month goal drought with strike for boyhood club Fenerbahçe

Sports

4 years ago

Arsenal lady supporter dumps club after embarrassing defeat against Brentford

Arsenal lady supporter dumps club after embarrassing defeat against Brentford

Sports

4 years ago

An Arsenal lady supporter of many years has ended her relationship with the English club due to their recent uninspiring performances on the field of play.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts to Raphael Varane's Unveiling at Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts to Raphael Varane's Unveiling at Old Trafford

South Africa

4 years ago

Manchester United supporters had to wait until Saturday to finally get a glimpse of defender Raphael Varane, who recently signed from Spanish giants Real Madrid

Hilarious pic of a frenzied family football affair has Mzansi in stitches, Saffas react

Hilarious pic of a frenzied family football affair has Mzansi in stitches, Saffas react

People

4 years ago

A hilarious picture of a 'remote handover ceremony' that took place in one family's home has Mzansi in stitches on social media as football returned on Saturday

"Mboweni was more interested in cooking than in the Ministery", says Dawie Roodt

"Mboweni was more interested in cooking than in the Ministery", says Dawie Roodt

South Africa

4 years ago

Chief Economist at Efficient Group Dawie Roodt spoke exclusively to Briefly News following Enoch Godongwana's recent appointment as the new Finance Minister.

27 people killed near Butterworth, East London in horror Eastern Cape bus crash

27 people killed near Butterworth, East London in horror Eastern Cape bus crash

South Africa

4 years ago

A horror bus crash on the N2 between East London and Butterworth in the Eastern Cape has claimed the lives of at least 27 people with the toll likely higher.

Woman celebrates becoming a doctor before 27, Mzansi applauds: "Nicely done"

Woman celebrates becoming a doctor before 27, Mzansi applauds: "Nicely done"

People

4 years ago

A doctor has inspired the rest as Mzansi celebrates the incredible milestone she achieved after graduating from Stellenbosch University before the age of 27.

Josef Zinnbauer steps down as Orlando Pirates head coach

Josef Zinnbauer steps down as Orlando Pirates head coach

Sports

4 years ago

Orlando Pirates have announced Josef Zinnbauer's decision to step down from his position as the club's Head Coach after two and a half seasons at the helm.

Photos give Mzansi OCD vibes, woman unimpressed: "They only had one job"

Photos give Mzansi OCD vibes, woman unimpressed: "They only had one job"

People

4 years ago

A social media user recently gave Saffas with OCD something to cringe over after she shared a series of pictures online that they just could not make sense of.

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah bags sensational Premier League scoring record

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah bags sensational Premier League scoring record

Sports

4 years ago

Mohamed Salah has scored in each of Premier League opener since joining Liverpool in 2017. The forward was on target in the Red's 3-0 win over Norwich City.

Tshepiso Mametela