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)

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 is the current affairs Head of Desk at Briefly News. He was a news reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles. He has attended media workshops, including the crime and court reporting one by the Wits Justice Project and Wits Centre for Journalism in 2024. Email: tshepiso.mametela@briefly.co.za

1834 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

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Alleged e-hailing killer arrested at Soweto hostel after chilling recording

Alleged e-hailing killer arrested at Soweto hostel after chilling recording

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Ousted Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink escorted out by massive crowd cheering him goodbye

Ousted Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink escorted out by massive crowd cheering him g...

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Boity Thulo stands on business on 'L Tido Podcast', unpacks R450k girlfriend allowance demand

Boity Thulo stands on business on 'L Tido Podcast', unpacks R450k girlfriend all...

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"Love is beautiful": Loved-up man proposes to boyfriend in supermarket, Mzansi ululates

"Love is beautiful": Loved-up man proposes to boyfriend in supermarket, Mzansi u...

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"Talent": Toddler wearing diapers shows off mind bending breaking skills, netizens in awe

"Talent": Toddler wearing diapers shows off mind bending breaking skills, netize...

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Harrowing video shows moment suspected e hailing driver is gunned down in Joburg, cops launch hunt

Harrowing video shows moment suspected e hailing driver is gunned down in Joburg...

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Kabza De Small opens Piano Hub, SA glares at prices: "He's got his target market"

Kabza De Small opens Piano Hub, SA glares at prices: "He's got his target market"

Producer and DJ Kabza De Small finally opened his club, Piano Hub, on Monday after previous construction delays. Online users wasted no time reacting to the pricing.

"The way she fell": Daughter pulls epic scare prank on mother, scared reaction smothers netizens

"The way she fell": Daughter pulls epic scare prank on mother, scared reaction smothers netizens

An unsuspecting mother preparing to turn in for the night and being thrown for a loop by her daughter's hilarious scare prank. A video of the scenes has gone viral.

KZN police arrest four suspected extortionists after construction site shootout with security

KZN police arrest four suspected extortionists after construction site shootout with security

Cops nabbed four alleged construction mafia, who were placed under police guard in hospital after being shot and wounded in an earlier gunfight with security in KZN.

"He is so wrong for this": Talented mime mimics people in public, netizens floored

"He is so wrong for this": Talented mime mimics people in public, netizens floored

A video is making the rounds showing one mime imitating unsuspecting passersby in a public place with accuracy and precision, flooring onlookers.

CCTV vindicates braai master Jan Braai after racism uproar, SA rallies: "Sue them"

CCTV vindicates braai master Jan Braai after racism uproar, SA rallies: "Sue them"

National Braai Day founder Jan Braai was caught in the centre of a racism uproar on Heritage Day until CCTV footage emerged to quash claims made against him.

Pastor Mboro drops bombshells on 'Podcast and Chill': "There were plans for me to be stabbed

Pastor Mboro drops bombshells on 'Podcast and Chill': "There were plans for me to be stabbed

Panga-wielding and controversial self-styled prophet Pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng made some comical revelations on the latest episode of 'Podcast and Chill'.

US singer Chris Brown confirms South African tour, fans rave: "Hide your girlfriends and wives"

US singer Chris Brown confirms South African tour, fans rave: "Hide your girlfriends and wives"

King of R&B, US singer-songwriter and dancer Chris Brown, is preparing to head to Mzansi for the first time since 2010. The news put the funk in local fans.

Busta Rhymes rides Amapiano wave in Mzansi, US rapper clubbing captivates SA: "Umadubula yena"

Busta Rhymes rides Amapiano wave in Mzansi, US rapper clubbing captivates SA: "Umadubula yena"

US rap megastar Busta Rhymes is making the most of his SA visit after several club visits in which he's vibed to Amapiano. Clips of his antics are making the rounds.

Makhadzi drops another single off upcoming album to celebrate Heritage Day: "One Love!"

Makhadzi drops another single off upcoming album to celebrate Heritage Day: "One Love!"

Singer Makhadzi has released another single off her upcoming album, 'Miracle Child', to mark Heritage Day as she continues to promote the upcoming studio offering.

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