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

Story of nurse who helped both a crying mom and baby warms Mzansi: #ImStaying

Story of nurse who helped both a crying mom and baby warms Mzansi: #ImStaying

People

4 years ago

Soft life: Messi’s £17k-a-night Paris hotel with private cinema and 6 restaurants

Soft life: Messi’s £17k-a-night Paris hotel with private cinema and 6 restaurants

Sports

4 years ago

Real Madrid star edges closer to joining Manchester United, arrives for medical

Real Madrid star edges closer to joining Manchester United, arrives for medical

Sports

4 years ago

Lionel Messi: Sergio Ramos sends brilliant message to former rival turned teammate

Lionel Messi: Sergio Ramos sends brilliant message to former rival turned teammate

Sports

4 years ago

Exclusive: Ex Public Safety MMC Michael Sun commends Joburg's rebuilding efforts

Exclusive: Ex Public Safety MMC Michael Sun commends Joburg's rebuilding efforts

South Africa

4 years ago

Social media influencer toasts to woman who lands job in London, Mzansi reacts

Social media influencer toasts to woman who lands job in London, Mzansi reacts

People

4 years ago

Magashule cries foul, points accusing finger at NPA: 'There is no cent I've taken'

Magashule cries foul, points accusing finger at NPA: 'There is no cent I've taken'

Politics

4 years ago

Suspended ANC secretary-general Magashule has accused the NPA of being in cahoots with the United States' FBI, among others things, amid his corruption case.

Tammy Abraham surprise inclusion in Chelsea squad amid links to Arsenal, Roma

Tammy Abraham surprise inclusion in Chelsea squad amid links to Arsenal, Roma

Sports

4 years ago

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has downplayed reports linking striker Tammy Abraham with a move away from Chelsea despite recently being devoid of playing time.

'Amazing to find true love': High school sweethearts share photos, Mzansi touched

'Amazing to find true love': High school sweethearts share photos, Mzansi touched

People

4 years ago

Adorable pictures showing a couple in high school to the day they tied the knot years later have taken Mzansi social media by storm and inspired many users.

Mom shares cute pics of her daughters rocking matching hairdos: "My girls' hair"

Mom shares cute pics of her daughters rocking matching hairdos: "My girls' hair"

People

4 years ago

A proud Mzansi mom took to social media to share pictures of her daughters rocking matching hairstyles with the post subsequently attracting massive reactions.

Woman toasts to committed relationship of 17 years with hubby, Mzansi inspired

Woman toasts to committed relationship of 17 years with hubby, Mzansi inspired

People

4 years ago

A Mzansi woman attracted massive praise on social media when shared a sweet message about being in a relationship with her husband that has lasted for 17 years.

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho reacts as former teammate Lionel Messi joins PSG

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho reacts as former teammate Lionel Messi joins PSG

Sports

4 years ago

Ronaldinho Gaucho, a former Paris Saint-Germain star, has tipped the French giants to mount a serious challenge next season after the signing of Lionel Messi.

Romelu Lukaku spotted holding Chelsea shirt ahead of move to Stamford Bridge

Romelu Lukaku spotted holding Chelsea shirt ahead of move to Stamford Bridge

Sports

4 years ago

Romelu Lukaku is set to pen a five-year deal with Chelsea worth £195,000-a-week after tax. This will be the Belgian star's second stint at Stamford Bridge.

Lionel Messi gets weird jersey number at Paris Saint-Germain in leaked pictures

Lionel Messi gets weird jersey number at Paris Saint-Germain in leaked pictures

Sports

4 years ago

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has officially joined French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after spending two decades at Spanish giants Barcelona.

Exclusive: DA Shadow Health MEC criticises pace of reopening of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

Exclusive: DA Shadow Health MEC criticises pace of reopening of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

South Africa

4 years ago

In an exclusive interview with Briefly News, the DA's Shadow Health MEC Jack Bloom criticised the slow pace at which the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital is reopening.

Tshepiso Mametela