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

McKenzie takes dig at Steenhuisen for dragging Ramaphosa over Russia remark: "Go back to work"

McKenzie takes dig at Steenhuisen for dragging Ramaphosa over Russia remark: "Go...

South Africa

7 months ago

Response officer, bike rider's clash in affluent suburb over N word splits SA: "Not proud"

Response officer, bike rider's clash in affluent suburb over N word splits SA:...

South Africa

7 months ago

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hits out at Ramaphosa after Mbeki's snubbing at Mboweni's funeral, sparks debate

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi hits out at Ramaphosa after Mbeki's snubbing at Mboweni's...

South Africa

7 months ago

5 People found shot and killed in Gqeberha as Bityi mass killing suspects arrested

5 People found shot and killed in Gqeberha as Bityi mass killing suspects...

South Africa

7 months ago

Clearwater Mall heist video shows jewellery store rampage, Mchunu lauds arrests: "This is a warning"

Clearwater Mall heist video shows jewellery store rampage, Mchunu lauds arrests:...

South Africa

7 months ago

Dashcam shows car with 8 KZN youth killed in deadly N2 Mandeni crash swerving into wrong lane

Dashcam shows car with 8 KZN youth killed in deadly N2 Mandeni crash swerving...

South Africa

7 months ago

4 Appear in court in Gqeberha facing 17 charges for alleged insurance payout murders

4 Appear in court in Gqeberha facing 17 charges for alleged insurance payout murders

South Africa

7 months ago

Four suspects appeared in the Motherwell Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, facing 17 charges related to an alleged insurance fraud murder scheme.

Food poisoning declared a national security threat as chemical agent fingered amid 16 Gauteng deaths

Food poisoning declared a national security threat as chemical agent fingered amid 16 Gauteng deaths

South Africa

7 months ago

The government, through its NatJOINTS structure, has declared Gauteng's sporadic incidents of food poisoning, 294 since February, as a national security threat.

Police hunt alleged kidnapper of now returned 6 year old Johannesburg girl, more charges likely

Police hunt alleged kidnapper of now returned 6 year old Johannesburg girl, more charges likely

South Africa

7 months ago

Gauteng police have opened a kidnapping case after six-year-old Eva Tembo was returned on Monday, 21 October 2024, after her 1 July abduction in Johannesburg.

"Just like that?": Brazen thugs wreak havoc on fast food joint, CCTV sends chills down SA's spine

"Just like that?": Brazen thugs wreak havoc on fast food joint, CCTV sends chills down SA's spine

South Africa

7 months ago

A now-viral video shows the moment a group of brazen thieves enter a fast-food shop in a clip of CCTV footage, robbing the patrons inside and taking the till.

Mayor Morero confirms taking steps against Kabelo Gwamanda as Speaker implores action, SA critical

Mayor Morero confirms taking steps against Kabelo Gwamanda as Speaker implores action, SA critical

South Africa

7 months ago

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero said his predecessor Kabelo Gwamanda's alleged misconduct warranted for the ANC's step-aside rule. However, SA expressed mixed views.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi's 6th of 8 offsprings Princess Angela Buthelezi dies, sympathies flood in

Mangosuthu Buthelezi's 6th of 8 offsprings Princess Angela Buthelezi dies, sympathies flood in

South Africa

7 months ago

Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi, late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's youngest child, died at a hospital in Cape Town on Monday, 21 October 2024.

5 People killed, 2 children injured in attack on family in Bityi in latest EC mass shooting

5 People killed, 2 children injured in attack on family in Bityi in latest EC mass shooting

South Africa

7 months ago

In the latest Eastern Cape mass shooting, gunman shot and killed five family members and injured two children in Bityi. A hunt is underway for the suspects.

Prince Kaybee slaps fan who debated his and Cassper's 'worth' with unflattering PayPal balance

Prince Kaybee slaps fan who debated his and Cassper's 'worth' with unflattering PayPal balance

Celebrities

7 months ago

House producer and DJ Prince Kaybee had an assured but anticlimatic answer for a fan who questioned his net worth compared to rapper Cassper Nyovest.

"Oh man": Baby watching father eat juicy burger and going in tongue first to lick amuses Mzansi

"Oh man": Baby watching father eat juicy burger and going in tongue first to lick amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A video showing a father tucking into a delicious burger while holding his toddler baby girl and her reaction to it has gone viral on social media.

Tshepiso Mametela