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

1835 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

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

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

3 months ago

DJ Sbu shares video of arrested Pastor Mboro as subtle note to haters: "The receipts I have on them"

DJ Sbu shares video of arrested Pastor Mboro as subtle note to haters: "The rece...

3 months ago

Gayton McKenzie hails explosive findings in Chidimma Adetshina identity saga: "Arrest should follow"

Gayton McKenzie hails explosive findings in Chidimma Adetshina identity saga: "A...

3 months ago

Morelig Combined School pupils' families gather for emotional memorial service

Morelig Combined School pupils' families gather for emotional memorial service

3 months ago

"Salute": Gayton McKenzie's 'one day, when I'm no longer a minister' reply to insult causes alarm

"Salute": Gayton McKenzie's 'one day, when I'm no longer a minister' reply to in...

3 months ago

McKenzie criticised over vow to apologise if Chidimma's citizenship is valid: “damage is done”

McKenzie criticised over vow to apologise if Chidimma's citizenship is valid: “d...

3 months ago

Pastor Mboro and crew remanded in custody after court appearance over violent school incident

Pastor Mboro and crew remanded in custody after court appearance over violent school incident

Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng and four men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court over the violent Matshidiso Primary School incident in Katlehong.

Sbahle Mpisane's saucy new picture has Mzansi quipping: "Has she always been like this?"

Sbahle Mpisane's saucy new picture has Mzansi quipping: "Has she always been like this?"

Sbahle Mpisane got the streets talking again with her latest photo as the fitness maven posted herself seemingly after stepping out of the shower and loosely covered

SA quizzes lengthy postponement of Zuma's private prosecution of Ramaphosa to 2025: "Why so far?"

SA quizzes lengthy postponement of Zuma's private prosecution of Ramaphosa to 2025: "Why so far?"

In a case that has captured the public imagination, former President Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa has been postponed for six months.

Home Affairs confirms launching probe into Chidimma Adetshina's citizenship status, locals skeptical

Home Affairs confirms launching probe into Chidimma Adetshina's citizenship status, locals skeptical

Home Affairs confirmed it is investigating the citizenship of Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina following a heated debate about her eligibility.

Actor John Kani bestowed Order of the British Empire, SA toasts legendary playwright: "We're proud"

Actor John Kani bestowed Order of the British Empire, SA toasts legendary playwright: "We're proud"

Accomplished veteran South African actor, director and playwright Dr John Kani received the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) to massive congratulations.

Church of SA Pastor Paseka Mboro set alight after viral primary school incident

Church of SA Pastor Paseka Mboro set alight after viral primary school incident

A church belonging to controversial Pastor Paseka "Mboro" Motsoeneng has allegedly been set alight in Katlehong following Monday's violent primary school incident.

8 Suspected CIT robbers killed, 5 arrested in Khayelitsha shootout, SA Roused: "We like the news"

8 Suspected CIT robbers killed, 5 arrested in Khayelitsha shootout, SA Roused: "We like the news"

Law enforcement, acting on intelligence, tracked down 13 suspected CIT robbers, killing eight and arresting five during a heavy gun battle in Khayelitsha on Monday.

Gayton McKenzie claps back against 'Afrophobe bigot' label: " I fight back against bullies like you"

Gayton McKenzie claps back against 'Afrophobe bigot' label: " I fight back against bullies like you"

Minister Gayton McKenzie became the target of a popular column, which named him "Mampara of the Week" following a series of notable public bloops.

Kidnapped Central University of Technology student returns to campus, police confirm: "She is safe"

Kidnapped Central University of Technology student returns to campus, police confirm: "She is safe"

A 19-year-old student at the Central University of Technology (CUT) campus in Bloemfontein is safely back following an alleged kidnapping ordeal on Sunday.

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