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

4 Ethekwini Best of the Best Marathon runners killed in crash after 2025 race

4 Ethekwini Best of the Best Marathon runners killed in crash after 2025 race

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Joslin Smith trial: 2nd Witness zones in on Kelly, Appollis' conduct the day child went missing

Joslin Smith trial: 2nd Witness zones in on Kelly, Appollis' conduct the day chi...

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2 Women among 5 nabbed at Johannesburg shopping centre for armed robbery near filling station

2 Women among 5 nabbed at Johannesburg shopping centre for armed robbery near fi...

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Verulam couple allegedly abandon baby amid sticky situation, busted inside bush as infant moans

Verulam couple allegedly abandon baby amid sticky situation, busted inside bush...

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Wife arrested 'mourning' slain EMPD officer husband, in court alongside suspect in murder plot

Wife arrested 'mourning' slain EMPD officer husband, in court alongside suspect...

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KZN police nab hitman as sergeant arrested earlier for cop fiancee's murder in Umzimkhulu

KZN police nab hitman as sergeant arrested earlier for cop fiancee's murder in U...

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2 Heidedal female police officers nabbed for assault GBH set to return to court

2 Heidedal female police officers nabbed for assault GBH set to return to court

Two Heidedal police station female officers are expected back in court on 7 March after police watchdog IPID arrested them for an assault on a woman caught on CCTV.

Viral CCTV captures woman fight off Jozi e-hailer in terrifying kidnap attempt

Viral CCTV captures woman fight off Jozi e-hailer in terrifying kidnap attempt

Viral CCTV shows a woman fighting off an alleged e-hailer while waiting to be picked up from a Johannesburg suburb. Gauteng police have not yet made an arrest.

4 Mpumalanga women convicted, sentenced to 5 years behind bars for defrauding SASSA

4 Mpumalanga women convicted, sentenced to 5 years behind bars for defrauding SASSA

Four Mpumalanga women found guilty of committing SASSA child grant payment fraud were convicted and sentenced in the Nelspruit Serious Commercial Crime Court.

Wounded teen, 17, among gang members nabbed after escaping Ntuzuma gunfight in which cops killed 5

Wounded teen, 17, among gang members nabbed after escaping Ntuzuma gunfight in which cops killed 5

Police have arrested a 17-year-old teenage suspect linked to a planned business robbery and subsequent gun battle with cops in Ntuzuma Township after he escaped.

KZN manager accused of killing female worker, burying her in his yard, makes 2nd court appearance

KZN manager accused of killing female worker, burying her in his yard, makes 2nd court appearance

An alleged murderous call centre manager was back in the Durban Magistrate's Court on 2 February 2025, where the matter was postponed for further investigations.

SA-born Elon Musk’s Tesla loses $89 billion market share amid slowed European sales

SA-born Elon Musk’s Tesla loses $89 billion market share amid slowed European sales

SA-born billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla recorded slowed car sales in Europe, slashing the automotive giant's market value by $89 billion.

NPA doubles back on provisional withdrawal in Gwamanda fraud case, plans to reinstate fraud charges

NPA doubles back on provisional withdrawal in Gwamanda fraud case, plans to reinstate fraud charges

The NPA has vowed to renew its bid to prosecute former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda on fraud charges after dropping the ball and withdrawing its case.

Shaune Mogaila: Family of girl, 9, killed in Tembisa crash 'gives blessing for star's soccer return'

Shaune Mogaila: Family of girl, 9, killed in Tembisa crash 'gives blessing for star's soccer return'

The family of the girl, 9, killed in a crash with Sekhukhune United striker Shaune Mogaila in Tembisa in October 2024 are reportedly talking with the star and club.

Manhunt underway for balaclava-clad man who stormed Limpopo college, raping and robbing 4 students

Manhunt underway for balaclava-clad man who stormed Limpopo college, raping and robbing 4 students

Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly stormed a college residence in Bolobedu, Limpopo, and raped four students before robbing them.

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