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

Tyla unveiled as music headliner of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, SA buzzes: "Best decision"

Tyla unveiled as music headliner of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, SA buzzes:...

Celebrities

9 months ago

African youths' elaborate goal celebration with human skipping rope stupefies: "Not ordinary"

African youths' elaborate goal celebration with human skipping rope stupefies:...

People

9 months ago

"Extra protein": Woman films half eaten burger with maggots, netizens repulsed

"Extra protein": Woman films half eaten burger with maggots, netizens repulsed

People

9 months ago

Viral clip shows push button turning toilet into disco, lit scenes impress

Viral clip shows push button turning toilet into disco, lit scenes impress

People

9 months ago

BI Phakathi appeals to Gayton McKenzie for 'Emzini Wezinsizwa' composer Mfundisi uNtshebe's burial

BI Phakathi appeals to Gayton McKenzie for 'Emzini Wezinsizwa' composer Mfundisi...

South Africa

9 months ago

"Funny": Robbers hit the gym in bizarre fitness hoax, SA looks over the shoulder

"Funny": Robbers hit the gym in bizarre fitness hoax, SA looks over the shoulder

People

9 months ago

Kefilwe Mabote turns heads with sultry number in hot snap: "Sunday's best"

Kefilwe Mabote turns heads with sultry number in hot snap: "Sunday's best"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Social media influencer Kefilwe Mabote is setting the pace this summer, heading to Insta to unveil her newest hot fashion item. The scenes turned up the gauge meter.

Mama Joy chuffed with 'Frenchy' husband Papa Joy for spoiling family: "Thank you, baby"

Mama Joy chuffed with 'Frenchy' husband Papa Joy for spoiling family: "Thank you, baby"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Mama Joy again flooded her timeline, posting a video expressing gratitude to her French spouse, Papa Joy, for gifting her family after the pair tied the knot.

Calls for Ramaphosa to take action after Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube snubs BELA Bill signing

Calls for Ramaphosa to take action after Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube snubs BELA Bill signing

South Africa

9 months ago

Save South Africa has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against Minister Siviwe Gwarube for her blatant disregard in skipping BELA bill induction.

1 Killed in shootout involving off duty Joburg cop and hair salon robbers

1 Killed in shootout involving off duty Joburg cop and hair salon robbers

South Africa

9 months ago

One person was killed, and a suspect was later arrested after a gunfight between an off-duty cop and robbers at a Johannesburg salon. Cops are hunting more suspects.

Man mistakes neighbour spit roasting lamb for dog after cat goes missing

Man mistakes neighbour spit roasting lamb for dog after cat goes missing

People

9 months ago

Netizens were floored then relieved to learn that what had initially been sold as a dog being spit-roasted was in fact lamb in a viral deleted video.

Cassper Nyovest pulls up at matric dance in Maybach to drop pupil, SA shades rapper: "Finally"

Cassper Nyovest pulls up at matric dance in Maybach to drop pupil, SA shades rapper: "Finally"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Cassper Nyovest pulled up at a matric dance with a pupil and their partner for the grand celebration. The rapper graced the venue in his Maybach and two G-Wagons.

"Foot me a plate": Woman makes homecooked meal from scratch using only her feet, netizens blown away

"Foot me a plate": Woman makes homecooked meal from scratch using only her feet, netizens blown away

People

9 months ago

A video has gone viral of an armless stunner, showing her whipping up a tasty meal using only her feet. The display enthralled online users taken with the scenes.

SA rehashes remade 'Amalanga Awafani' is pap: "Unfinished without Samthing Soweto"

SA rehashes remade 'Amalanga Awafani' is pap: "Unfinished without Samthing Soweto"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Music lovers don't cease to have an opinion as the debate raged over the fate that 'Amalanga Awafani' met after DJ Maphorisa pulled the plug on Samthing Soweto.

Mama and Papa Joy tie the knot in traditional Tsonga ceremony: "Done, taken"

Mama and Papa Joy tie the knot in traditional Tsonga ceremony: "Done, taken"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke and Papa Joy finally made it official in a traditional Tsonga ceremony. The superfan had hinted at sealing a union with her French partner.

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