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

ANC Minister Blade Nzimande claims to disagree with National Unity Government

ANC Minister Blade Nzimande claims to disagree with National Unity Government

South Africa

6 months ago

Stilfontein illegal miners’ request for condiments amid standoff stumps SA

Stilfontein illegal miners’ request for condiments amid standoff stumps SA

South Africa

6 months ago

RAF cautions claimants against throwing themselves at moving cars, trend amuses SA

RAF cautions claimants against throwing themselves at moving cars, trend...

South Africa

6 months ago

Limpopo police hunt 3 suspects after stokvel cash robbery, SA laments thuggery

Limpopo police hunt 3 suspects after stokvel cash robbery, SA laments thuggery

South Africa

6 months ago

Truck driver causes multiple vehicle collision, netizens debate tactic and carefreeness

Truck driver causes multiple vehicle collision, netizens debate tactic and...

South Africa

6 months ago

OR Tambo flights take off again after earlier grounding, SA laments turbulence

OR Tambo flights take off again after earlier grounding, SA laments turbulence

South Africa

6 months ago

North West cops hunt 3 suspects after Swartruggens police station escape

North West cops hunt 3 suspects after Swartruggens police station escape

South Africa

6 months ago

North West police seek the public's assistance in tracing three men, Mpho Madito, Johannes Mfaladi, and Thapelo Molebatsi, who escaped detention in Swartruggens.

Total resurfaced illegal miners at Stilfontein nearing 1,500, 8 dead so far

Total resurfaced illegal miners at Stilfontein nearing 1,500, 8 dead so far

South Africa

6 months ago

The total number of illegal miners, most of them Mozambican, Zimbabwean and Lesotho foreigners, who've reemerged at the disused Stilfontein mine is nearing 1,500.

Lusikisiki mass murder mastermind asks not to be charged as 7 appear in court

Lusikisiki mass murder mastermind asks not to be charged as 7 appear in court

South Africa

6 months ago

The seven arrested Lusikisiki mass murder accused appeared together in the Lusikisiki Magistrate's court to face their charges, with one other still on the run.

EFF leader Julius Malema shoves Mbuyiseni Ndlozi out of way at rally in resurfaced clip

EFF leader Julius Malema shoves Mbuyiseni Ndlozi out of way at rally in resurfaced clip

Politics

6 months ago

Amid ongoing speculation about EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's future, an old video has surfaced showing party leader Julius Malema shoving into him at a rally.

Over 120 suspects killed in police shootouts in KZN, caps bloody 12 months in Mkhwanazi's fight

Over 120 suspects killed in police shootouts in KZN, caps bloody 12 months in Mkhwanazi's fight

South Africa

6 months ago

According to reports, KZN police chief Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's crime-fighting strategy has resulted in over 120 suspects being killed in shootouts in 12 months.

North West school clerk faces 436 fraud charges totalling R2.4m, appears in court

North West school clerk faces 436 fraud charges totalling R2.4m, appears in court

South Africa

6 months ago

The Hawks arrested a finance clerk for 436 counts of fraud and theft after allegedly stealing over R2,4m at Lichtenburg Primary School before appearing in court.

SAPS to lower food to illegal miners from Monday to Friday as Stilfontein rescue operation continues

SAPS to lower food to illegal miners from Monday to Friday as Stilfontein rescue operation continues

South Africa

6 months ago

The Gauteng High Court ordered SAPS to send food to illegal miners underground at the Stilfontein mine from Monday to Friday during an interim order hearing.

8 Killed in shootout with Richards Bay cops planned alleged spaza robbery, linked to CIT heist

8 Killed in shootout with Richards Bay cops planned alleged spaza robbery, linked to CIT heist

South Africa

6 months ago

A preliminary probe revealed that eight suspects killed in a deadly clash with police in Richards Bay were planning to rob a foreign-owned spaza in eSikhawini.

Acting principal at Johannesburg school shot 6 times inside office during classes

Acting principal at Johannesburg school shot 6 times inside office during classes

South Africa

6 months ago

Police are investigating an attempted murder after unknown assailants shot a Northview High School acting principal in Johannesburg multiple times inside his office.

Tshepiso Mametela