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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PlayStation found in raid at Sun City prison as officials sweep cells, SA dumbfounded: "Yi film!"

PlayStation found in raid at Sun City prison as officials sweep cells, SA dumbfo...

4 months ago

Ntate Stunna, Wave Rhyder 'not involved' in Free State crash that killed Malome Vector, 2 other acts

Ntate Stunna, Wave Rhyder 'not involved' in Free State crash that killed Malome...

4 months ago

Suspended DA MP Renaldo Gouws returns as Parliament deputy spokesperson, SA infuriated

Suspended DA MP Renaldo Gouws returns as Parliament deputy spokesperson, SA infu...

4 months ago

Lerato Kganyago gets lux diamond ring surprise on 42nd birthday, SA envious: "Hope it's insured"

Lerato Kganyago gets lux diamond ring surprise on 42nd birthday, SA envious: "Ho...

4 months ago

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla causes stir with picture of Cyril Ramaphosa, SA amused: "This is dusting me"

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla causes stir with picture of Cyril Ramaphosa, SA amused: "...

4 months ago

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa debate

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa deba...

4 months ago

"Aww!": Viral video shows boy pleading to keep puppy that followed him home, netizens' hearts warmed

"Aww!": Viral video shows boy pleading to keep puppy that followed him home, netizens' hearts warmed

A young boy was filmed subtly pleading to his mother to keep a puppy that followed him home in an adorable moment which has captured netizens' hearts online.

Big Zulu apologises to Dumi Mkokstad for 'umfana' reference: "Ngyaxolisa"

Big Zulu apologises to Dumi Mkokstad for 'umfana' reference: "Ngyaxolisa"

Big Zulu, in a video posted to Instagram, apologised to Dumi Mkokstad for his conduct, including calling him a "boy", during the recent Celebrity Soccer Games.

Sjava serves cheeky response to troll over Celebrity Soccer Games absence, SA entertained

Sjava serves cheeky response to troll over Celebrity Soccer Games absence, SA entertained

Musician Sjava put a troll in his place after he cheekily quizzed the entertainer over his notable absence at the Celebrity Soccer Games in Tsakane, Johannesburg.

"Clever way to get ahead": Pep Guardiola comparison follows Rhulani Mokwena to Wydad Athletic Club

"Clever way to get ahead": Pep Guardiola comparison follows Rhulani Mokwena to Wydad Athletic Club

Netizens have again compared former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena to his role model, Man City boss Pep Guardiola, as he takes up the Wydad AC reins.

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

A woman had a vexed reaction to her seafood order, which was delivered in a Shein bag. The strange scenes were accompanied by her mother's hysterical reaction.

"Uya loya lo!": Big Zulu, Dumi Mkokstad Clash As Gqom and Gospel Go Head to Head in Soccer Tourny

"Uya loya lo!": Big Zulu, Dumi Mkokstad Clash As Gqom and Gospel Go Head to Head in Soccer Tourny

Big Zulu and Dumi Mkokstad clashed during a heated verbal altercation at the Celebrity Soccer Games, and a video of their spat has since gone viral online.

South Africans question government signing Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law: "More control?"

South Africans question government signing Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law: "More control?"

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law after being green-lit by the National Assembly, allowing pension fund members to withdraw.

"And theniii?": Viral video shows vehicle veered off into ocean in Gqeberha, scenes puzzle Mzansi

"And theniii?": Viral video shows vehicle veered off into ocean in Gqeberha, scenes puzzle Mzansi

A video making the rounds online shows the moment what appears to be a Hyundai Creta compact SUV caught in the surf off the beach in Summerstrand, Gqeberha.

Busta 929 drops pics of new unfinished property, SA reacts candidly: "Something for his girlfriends"

Busta 929 drops pics of new unfinished property, SA reacts candidly: "Something for his girlfriends"

Amapiano DJ and producer Busta 929 has headed online to share pictures of himself standing beside another property under construction to much fanfare.

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