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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Deputy President Paul Mashatile sits out Gordhan's funeral, NCOP session, SA all for it: "It's fine"

Deputy President Paul Mashatile sits out Gordhan's funeral, NCOP session, SA all...

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3 Killers sentenced to 7 life terms for University of Fort Hare couple slayings

3 Killers sentenced to 7 life terms for University of Fort Hare couple slayings

2 months ago

Tyla unveiled as music headliner of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, SA buzzes: "Best decision"

Tyla unveiled as music headliner of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, SA buzzes: "...

2 months ago

African youths' elaborate goal celebration with human skipping rope stupefies: "Not ordinary"

African youths' elaborate goal celebration with human skipping rope stupefies: "...

2 months ago

"Extra protein": Woman films half eaten burger with maggots, netizens repulsed

"Extra protein": Woman films half eaten burger with maggots, netizens repulsed

2 months ago

Viral clip shows push button turning toilet into disco, lit scenes impress

Viral clip shows push button turning toilet into disco, lit scenes impress

2 months ago

BI Phakathi appeals to Gayton McKenzie for 'Emzini Wezinsizwa' composer Mfundisi uNtshebe's burial

BI Phakathi appeals to Gayton McKenzie for 'Emzini Wezinsizwa' composer Mfundisi uNtshebe's burial

BI Phakathi has appealed to Minister Gayton McKenzie to support the family of the late comedy musician Philani "Mfundisi uNtshebe" Mabanga, who died on Saturday.

"Funny": Robbers hit the gym in bizarre fitness hoax, SA looks over the shoulder

"Funny": Robbers hit the gym in bizarre fitness hoax, SA looks over the shoulder

A viral video captured a hilarious prank in which two men, masquerading as thieves, headed to the gym to train, mimicking the actions of actual thieves in action.

Kefilwe Mabote turns heads with sultry number in hot snap: "Sunday's best"

Kefilwe Mabote turns heads with sultry number in hot snap: "Sunday's best"

Social media influencer Kefilwe Mabote is setting the pace this summer, heading to Insta to unveil her newest hot fashion item. The scenes turned up the gauge meter.

Mama Joy chuffed with 'Frenchy' husband Papa Joy for spoiling family: "Thank you, baby"

Mama Joy chuffed with 'Frenchy' husband Papa Joy for spoiling family: "Thank you, baby"

Mama Joy again flooded her timeline, posting a video expressing gratitude to her French spouse, Papa Joy, for gifting her family after the pair tied the knot.

Calls for Ramaphosa to take action after Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube snubs BELA Bill signing

Calls for Ramaphosa to take action after Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube snubs BELA Bill signing

Save South Africa has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Minister Siviwe Gwarube for her blatant disregard in skipping BELA bill induction.

1 Killed in shootout involving off duty Joburg cop and hair salon robbers

1 Killed in shootout involving off duty Joburg cop and hair salon robbers

One person was killed, and a suspect was later arrested after a gunfight between an off-duty cop and robbers at a Johannesburg salon. Cops are hunting more suspects.

Man mistakes neighbour spit roasting lamb for dog after cat goes missing

Man mistakes neighbour spit roasting lamb for dog after cat goes missing

Netizens were floored then relieved to learn that what had initially been sold as a dog being spit-roasted was in fact lamb in a viral deleted video.

Cassper Nyovest pulls up at matric dance in Maybach to drop pupil, SA shades rapper: "Finally"

Cassper Nyovest pulls up at matric dance in Maybach to drop pupil, SA shades rapper: "Finally"

Cassper Nyovest pulled up at a matric dance with a pupil and their partner for the grand celebration. The rapper graced the venue in his Maybach and two G-Wagons.

"Foot me a plate": Woman makes homecooked meal from scratch using only her feet, netizens blown away

"Foot me a plate": Woman makes homecooked meal from scratch using only her feet, netizens blown away

A video has gone viral of an armless stunner, showing her whipping up a tasty meal using only her feet. The display enthralled online users taken with the scenes.

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