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

Former 'Generations' actor Carlo Radebe heightens plea for financial help: "Still waiting for work"

Former 'Generations' actor Carlo Radebe heightens plea for financial help: "Stil...

3 months ago

3 Gauteng schools rocked by 5 pupil deaths, tragedies dismay education officials: "Deeply saddened"

3 Gauteng schools rocked by 5 pupil deaths, tragedies dismay education officials...

3 months ago

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexed reaction amuses

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexe...

3 months ago

Woman guns for SA sprinter Akani Simbine after Olympics success, Mzansi amused: "You got this"

Woman guns for SA sprinter Akani Simbine after Olympics success, Mzansi amused:...

3 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa toasts to SA men's relay team's Olympics silver medal success: "Well done!"

President Cyril Ramaphosa toasts to SA men's relay team's Olympics silver medal...

3 months ago

5 Suspects in planned Khayelitsha heist in which 8 killed freed, SA in disbelief: "Major failure"

5 Suspects in planned Khayelitsha heist in which 8 killed freed, SA in disbelief...

3 months ago

Chidimma Adetshina saga cans SA's invite to global fest, drama throws Mzansi into wild spin online

Chidimma Adetshina saga cans SA's invite to global fest, drama throws Mzansi into wild spin online

South Africa will no longer be part of the Puebla International Literature Festival 2024 after the country's invitation was revoked due to the recent Miss SA events.

Chidimma Adetshina: Mandela's great grandson calls for R23m damages for family affected by fraud

Chidimma Adetshina: Mandela's great grandson calls for R23m damages for family affected by fraud

Mayibuye, the great-grandson of late ex-President Nelson Mandela, has written an open letter to Home Affairs about compensation in the Chidimma Adetshina matter.

Johannesburg police arrest 16 Ethiopian nationals, uncover alleged human trafficking ring

Johannesburg police arrest 16 Ethiopian nationals, uncover alleged human trafficking ring

Johannesburg police arrested 16 undocumented Ethiopian nationals who were illegally occupying a property in Homestead Park, west of the central business district.

Gauteng traffic cop arrested after viral clip of heated clash with EMPD officers

Gauteng traffic cop arrested after viral clip of heated clash with EMPD officers

A Gauteng Traffic Police officer involved in a spat with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers in a viral clip has been arrested and charged over the incident.

Unathi Nkayi Digs Up Somizi's Conviction on 'Podcast and Chill': "He Didn't Want To Work With Me"

Unathi Nkayi Digs Up Somizi's Conviction on 'Podcast and Chill': "He Didn't Want To Work With Me"

Former 'Idols' judge and ex-Kaya FM radio host Unathi Nkayi appeared on 'Podcast and Chill', revealing a seismic revelation about media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

Lerato Kganyago eats her words as SA sees the back of Chidimma Adetshina: "I wanted to stand up..."

Lerato Kganyago eats her words as SA sees the back of Chidimma Adetshina: "I wanted to stand up..."

Lerato Kganyago, amid a petition to have her removed as a Miss SA judge, expressed regret for standing up for Chidimma Adetshina as the Miss SA saga climaxed.

2 Alleged foreign nationals caught in Johannesburg CBD stealing cables underground, SA takes digs

2 Alleged foreign nationals caught in Johannesburg CBD stealing cables underground, SA takes digs

Law enforcement recently pounced on two alleged foreign nationals in the act of pillaging essential infrastructure in the Johannesburg central business district.

4 Security guards killed, 1 critical after guns stolen in deadly Phoenix shooting

4 Security guards killed, 1 critical after guns stolen in deadly Phoenix shooting

Four security guards were reportedly killed, one seriously wounded, and their firearms taken by unknown suspects in one of the latest deadly mass shootings in KZN.

Gauteng traffic cops’ fiery clash stuns Mzansi: “Their days are numbered”

Gauteng traffic cops’ fiery clash stuns Mzansi: “Their days are numbered”

Traffic law enforcement officials from EMPD and Gauteng Traffic Police could be seen engaging in a fierce verbal confrontation in a now-viral video online.

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