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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"Working overtime": KZN paramedic echoes warning to thugs as Lord Mkhwanazi mops up crime, SA amused

"Working overtime": KZN paramedic echoes warning to thugs as Lord Mkhwanazi mops...

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Big Zulu announces new diss track '200 Bars', SA on the fence: "Another try?"

Big Zulu announces new diss track '200 Bars', SA on the fence: "Another try?"

2 months ago

"Can never be me": Cop trainees pepper sprayed in training video, scenes leave SA's eyes popping

"Can never be me": Cop trainees pepper sprayed in training video, scenes leave S...

2 months ago

10 Gauteng children die from food poisoning, over 200 cases recorded

10 Gauteng children die from food poisoning, over 200 cases recorded

2 months ago

Man hilariously quotes line from DJ Maphorisa's Instagram rant as answer to job interview question

Man hilariously quotes line from DJ Maphorisa's Instagram rant as answer to job...

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Hawks nab man on the run for 6 months for killing Durban metro cop, 2 others: "More arrests looming"

Hawks nab man on the run for 6 months for killing Durban metro cop, 2 others: "M...

2 months ago

"Did them dirty": Footage captures quick thinking shop owner closing robbers inside, netizens in awe

"Did them dirty": Footage captures quick thinking shop owner closing robbers inside, netizens in awe

Two would-be robbers were found wanting after trying to pull off a robbery inside a clothing store. A video of their epic fail is doing the rounds on social media.

Sol Phenduka spills tea on groove huns, makes heavy claim about their ways: "I see things as a DJ"

Sol Phenduka spills tea on groove huns, makes heavy claim about their ways: "I see things as a DJ"

DJ and 'Podcast and Chill' co-host Sol Phenduka spilt the tea on groove huns, suggesting that they cheated on the higher spectrum, which he often saw in his work.

Bride jokingly says 'no' before saying 'yes' at altar, jest puts skids on wedding, netizens cringe

Bride jokingly says 'no' before saying 'yes' at altar, jest puts skids on wedding, netizens cringe

A bride thought she was making an impromptu joke at the altar during her marital vows — until the foolery led to an unexpected end, as seen in a viral clip online.

"Kodwa, Jesu!": Viral video shows cops impounding taxi with 37 passengers, Mzansi bewildered

"Kodwa, Jesu!": Viral video shows cops impounding taxi with 37 passengers, Mzansi bewildered

A video online shows South African cops impounding a long-distance taxi overloaded with 37 passengers, spurring social media users to react to the viral clip.

"It even fell": SA throws shade after finding Chidimma Adetshina's 'R76' Temu crown

"It even fell": SA throws shade after finding Chidimma Adetshina's 'R76' Temu crown

Mzansi seems to have dug up the crown Chidimma Onwe Adetshina wore as she was unveiled as the new Miss Universe Nigeria. The revelation sparked relentless shading.

SAPS vehicle collides with bus in Limpopo as KZN cops probe horror crash that killed 12

SAPS vehicle collides with bus in Limpopo as KZN cops probe horror crash that killed 12

Twelve people were killed in a horror crash when an SUV and a bakkie collided head-on near Mooi Plaza at the same time as a cop car crashed into a bus in Limpopo.

MK Party Youth League warns off 'rogue' ex leaders Khanyile and Cibane to prevent 'chaotic revolt'

MK Party Youth League warns off 'rogue' ex leaders Khanyile and Cibane to prevent 'chaotic revolt'

The MK Party Youth League (MKPYL) has condemned the actions of two of its former leaders for conducting party-related activities despite no longer having a mandate.

SA full of praise as Mandisa Maya kicks off landmark term as Chief Justice: “S’thembe Wena, Mama”

SA full of praise as Mandisa Maya kicks off landmark term as Chief Justice: “S’thembe Wena, Mama”

Seasoned jurist Mandisa Maya began her term as the Chief Justice of South Africa on 1 September. She is the first woman to take over the helm of the judiciary.

"Madiba is smiling": Gayton McKenzie toasts Springboks on behalf of GNU after All Blacks triumph

"Madiba is smiling": Gayton McKenzie toasts Springboks on behalf of GNU after All Blacks triumph

Minister Gayton McKenzie celebrated the Boks' win over the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match, appreciating the world champs' effort on behalf of the GNU.

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