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

Author's articles

"Shame": Patient claims Gauteng hospital staff treat dying patients like 'cockroaches' in viral clip

"Shame": Patient claims Gauteng hospital staff treat dying patients like 'cockro...

2 months ago

Big Zulu quizzes SA about state of hip hop after dropping '200 Bars' diss: "Uthini owakho umbono?"

Big Zulu quizzes SA about state of hip hop after dropping '200 Bars' diss: "Uthi...

2 months ago

Police arrest Bloemfontein woman, boyfriend on the run for allegedly killing 3 family members

Police arrest Bloemfontein woman, boyfriend on the run for allegedly killing 3 f...

2 months ago

DJ Maphorisa gives a nod to "bouncing back" with video of packed concert

DJ Maphorisa gives a nod to "bouncing back" with video of packed concert

2 months ago

Free State Police Hit Zama Zamas Hard, Arrest 9 and Recover Stolen and Illicit Goods

Free State Police Hit Zama Zamas Hard, Arrest 9 and Recover Stolen and Illicit G...

2 months ago

Rumours Lungelo Mpangase replacing Lerato Marabe on 'Skeem Saam' 'categorically' false, fans elated

Rumours Lungelo Mpangase replacing Lerato Marabe on 'Skeem Saam' 'categorically'...

2 months ago

Boks vs All Blacks: Gayton McKenzie confirms SABC not broadcasting 2nd Test match, fans gutted

Boks vs All Blacks: Gayton McKenzie confirms SABC not broadcasting 2nd Test match, fans gutted

The SABC will not televise the second rugby match between the Springboks and New Zealand in Cape Town. The development left most fans disappointed.

Mama Joy welcomes Papa Joy to SA, pair paint the town red for Boks game: "Watch the space"

Mama Joy welcomes Papa Joy to SA, pair paint the town red for Boks game: "Watch the space"

Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke's partner, Papa Joy, landed in SA, and the pair headed to Cape Town for the Boks' rugby match after Chauke warmly welcomed him on Saturday.

Gauteng school teacher, 50, gets stiff life terms for raping girl, 13, in Ekurhuleni

Gauteng school teacher, 50, gets stiff life terms for raping girl, 13, in Ekurhuleni

The Tembisa Magistrate's Court sentenced an Eastrand school teacher in Gauteng to five life terms after raping a Grade 7 pupil multiple times in October 2019.

"We are tired": Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie laments impact of illegal spazas, vows fightback

"We are tired": Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie laments impact of illegal spazas, vows fightback

Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has taken a firm stance against illegal spaza shop ownership and promised to fight against illegality.

DJ Fresh's heartfelt final tribute to his 'friend' ex wife Thabiso Sikwane: "You were always right"

DJ Fresh's heartfelt final tribute to his 'friend' ex wife Thabiso Sikwane: "You were always right"

DJ Fresh took to the stage to speak candidly about the late veteran broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane at her memorial and funeral service in Centurion, Gauteng, on Friday.

SA throws light shade at Morda after bizarre clip of mega sized Balenciagas: "Iicathulo KaSpongeBob"

SA throws light shade at Morda after bizarre clip of mega sized Balenciagas: "Iicathulo KaSpongeBob"

A video that has surfaced online shows a person shopping for a massive pair of Balenciaga shoes. The unbelievable scenes had online users in hysterics.

Kabza De Small appears smitten with MaWhoo as pair share a moment, SA all for it: "He's crushing"

Kabza De Small appears smitten with MaWhoo as pair share a moment, SA all for it: "He's crushing"

Kabza De Small seemed taken with MaWhoo during a recent interaction. The pair discussed music, and online users seemed to think there was more than what met the eye.

"One day is one day": SA finds clips seeming to show arrested Gauteng traffic cop on reign of terror

"One day is one day": SA finds clips seeming to show arrested Gauteng traffic cop on reign of terror

Several other videos apparently show an arrested Gauteng Traffic Police officer in an alleged reign of terror have surfaced online, sparking criticism from Mzansi.

SA takes jibe at alleged Mthatha extortionist after his death with video of foreigners celebrating

SA takes jibe at alleged Mthatha extortionist after his death with video of foreigners celebrating

An alleged Mthatha extortionist's killing in a shootout with cops sparked a frenzy on social media. A clip showing foreign nationals celebrating has since surfaced.

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