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

KK: Reactions as Sizwe Dhlomo shares grandfather throwback, tribute to Kaunda

KK: Reactions as Sizwe Dhlomo shares grandfather throwback, tribute to Kaunda

South Africa

4 years ago

Hungani Ndlovu to make a return to screen in new Mzansi film ‘Ring of Beasts’

Hungani Ndlovu to make a return to screen in new Mzansi film ‘Ring of Beasts’

Entertainment

4 years ago

'Uyajola 9/9': Viral episode to air as fans wait in anticipation

'Uyajola 9/9': Viral episode to air as fans wait in anticipation

Entertainment

4 years ago

Zola Nombona: SA actress conquers her fears, bungee jumps off record high bridge

Zola Nombona: SA actress conquers her fears, bungee jumps off record high bridge

Entertainment

4 years ago

Large methane cloud has been seen hovering above the skies of Mzansi

Large methane cloud has been seen hovering above the skies of Mzansi

South Africa

4 years ago

Woman's funny resignation letter sends Mzansi into complete stitches

Woman's funny resignation letter sends Mzansi into complete stitches

People

4 years ago

Inquiry seeking to extend to September, says Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

Inquiry seeking to extend to September, says Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo

South Africa

4 years ago

Chairperson of the State Capture Inquiry Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said he is seeking to apply for an extension at the High Court to resume until September.

Lol: What secret are you hiding from your parents? South African social media reacts

Lol: What secret are you hiding from your parents? South African social media reacts

People

4 years ago

Social media users reacted to a tweet in which one user asked others to share their experiences on some of the secrets they are keeping from their parents.

'The Queen' star Zandile Msutwana gives health update, excited to make a return

'The Queen' star Zandile Msutwana gives health update, excited to make a return

Entertainment

4 years ago

'The Queen' actress Zandile Msutwana, who plays Vuyiswa Maake on the popular drama telenovela, is getting ready to return to screen after a short injury layoff.

SA liquor association gives partial thumbs up to alcohol sales under new Covid restrictions

SA liquor association gives partial thumbs up to alcohol sales under new Covid restrictions

South Africa

4 years ago

The SA Liquor Brand Owners Association are ambivalent over President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place a partial ban on alcohol sales amid a surge in Covid.

David Mabuza says don't racialise leadership problems at embattled Eskom

David Mabuza says don't racialise leadership problems at embattled Eskom

Politics

4 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on South Africans to steer clear of using race issues as an excuse for the crises facing embattled power utility Eskom.

Bachelor of Education graduate hustles hard, Mzansi breaks out in celebration

Bachelor of Education graduate hustles hard, Mzansi breaks out in celebration

People

4 years ago

A Bachelor of Education graduate has taken the first step towards taking charge of her own destiny by putting her game face on in both a kitchen and salon.

Rise in 3rd wave of Covid-19 infections imminent in SA, warns Dr Musa Mthobeni

Rise in 3rd wave of Covid-19 infections imminent in SA, warns Dr Musa Mthobeni

South Africa

4 years ago

Former YO TV presenter and doctor Musa Mthobeni has noted with concern the rise in the number of new Covid-19 infections in South Africa amid a third wave.

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede's corruption trial postponed until July 2022

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede's corruption trial postponed until July 2022

Politics

4 years ago

Embattled former mayor of eThekwini Zandile Gumede will appear in court on corruption charges with 20 others in July next year after the trial was postponed.

Ifani & Big Xhosa to serve the heat with 'Ikuku Endala' in hot collab video

Ifani & Big Xhosa to serve the heat with 'Ikuku Endala' in hot collab video

Entertainment

4 years ago

Xhosa rappers Big Xhosa and iFani have started putting the final touches on the music video to their hit single 'Ikuku Endala' which was released a week ago.

Tshepiso Mametela