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

Mzwanele Manyi says Zuma not afforded rights due, takes shots at ConCourt judges

Mzwanele Manyi says Zuma not afforded rights due, takes shots at ConCourt judges

South Africa

4 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs stars Frosler and Ngcobo snubbed for Olympics, to play in CAF CL final

Kaizer Chiefs stars Frosler and Ngcobo snubbed for Olympics, to play in CAF CL final

Sports

4 years ago

'Hustlers Prayer': 25K, A-Reece smash hit releases on Friday

'Hustlers Prayer': 25K, A-Reece smash hit releases on Friday

Entertainment

4 years ago

Covid19: Calls for anti-lockdown march across Mzansi continue despite failed action

Covid19: Calls for anti-lockdown march across Mzansi continue despite failed action

People

4 years ago

'Skeem Saam' actress Pebetsi Matlaila slams post pregnancy weight critics

'Skeem Saam' actress Pebetsi Matlaila slams post pregnancy weight critics

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lady who lived in trailer buys own house, celebrates win with adorable photo

Lady who lived in trailer buys own house, celebrates win with adorable photo

World

4 years ago

Mzansi showers muso Makhadzi with birthday wishes on occasion of 25th

Mzansi showers muso Makhadzi with birthday wishes on occasion of 25th

Entertainment

4 years ago

South African singer and musician Makhadzi celebrated her 25th birthday on 29 June with many social media users flooding her timeline to extend their wishes.

SA Covid19 fears climb, experts predict fourth wave during elections

SA Covid19 fears climb, experts predict fourth wave during elections

South Africa

4 years ago

Experts in South Africa are predicting a possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections expected to come to a head during October's Local Government Elections.

Reactions: EFF CIC Julius Malema applauds landmark Zuma, ConCourt decision

Reactions: EFF CIC Julius Malema applauds landmark Zuma, ConCourt decision

Sports

4 years ago

The EFF's commander-in-chief Julius Malema has applauded the ConCourt's landmark decision to impose a prison term of 15-months on former President Jacob Zuma.

Jacob Zuma's son, Edward, makes bold challenge, rejects court judgement

Jacob Zuma's son, Edward, makes bold challenge, rejects court judgement

Politics

4 years ago

Edward Zuma, the son of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, has declared that he would have to be killed before law enforcement can get to his father.

Chiefs, Khune to renew marriage vows with latter's contract extension

Chiefs, Khune to renew marriage vows with latter's contract extension

South Africa

4 years ago

Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune is the subject of a contract renewal with reports suggesting Kaizer Chiefs will be giving the shot-stopper a contract extension.

Social media tears into iFani, trolls rapper after 'I am the best' claim

Social media tears into iFani, trolls rapper after 'I am the best' claim

People

4 years ago

Rapper iFani was made to know by the masses on social media that they do not agree with his claim of being the best in Mzansi musically as they tore into him.

Knowledge Musona ends Kaizer Chiefs return talks, joins Saudi club

Knowledge Musona ends Kaizer Chiefs return talks, joins Saudi club

Sports

4 years ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs star player Knowledge Musona has penned a deal with Saudi outfit at Al-Tai FC, which all but quashed rumours linking him with a PSL return.

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs mentor Gavin Hunt reportedly heading to Zambia, lands coaching job

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs mentor Gavin Hunt reportedly heading to Zambia, lands coaching job

Sports

4 years ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt is reportedly in line to join Zambian giants Zanaco as the new coach after being axed by the Soweto club last month.

Push for postponement of by-elections at electoral court, IEC announces

Push for postponement of by-elections at electoral court, IEC announces

South Africa

4 years ago

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced it will submit an urgent application at the Electoral Court to postpone eight upcoming by-elections.

Tshepiso Mametela