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

1836 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

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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...

4 months ago

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi quizzes identity

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi q...

4 months ago

South Africa dominate Portugal in 64–21 Bloemfontein routing, jubilant boks fans gush: "World class"

South Africa dominate Portugal in 64–21 Bloemfontein routing, jubilant boks fans...

4 months ago

"Not suffering": SA takes digs at officials raiding prison in wake of viral clip of inmates boasting

"Not suffering": SA takes digs at officials raiding prison in wake of viral clip...

4 months ago

Police arrest second suspect in Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Sello Machitje alleged murder

Police arrest second suspect in Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Sello Machi...

4 months ago

"Runners are cool": Gayton McKenzie keeps promise by tackling Mandela Day 5km run, crowd lauds feat

"Runners are cool": Gayton McKenzie keeps promise by tackling Mandela Day 5km ru...

4 months ago

EFF's Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose makes strong utterances in Parliament Speech, SA wowed: "1000s give into nyaope"

EFF's Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose makes strong utterances in Parliament Speech, SA wowed: "1000s give into nyaope"

EFF National Council of Provinces (NCOP) member Naledi Chirwa-Mpungose received loud applause following her speech during the Debate on the Opening of Parliament.

"Top Acquisition": Kaizer Chiefs part with cool R6m for young Rushwin Dortley's services, fans react

"Top Acquisition": Kaizer Chiefs part with cool R6m for young Rushwin Dortley's services, fans react

Soweto Giants Kaizer Chiefs have acquired the services of talented centre-back Rushwin Dortley from Cape Town Spurs for a cool R6 million to beef up their ranks.

Court slaps Qonce man with 11 years in jail for raping minor 27 years ago

Court slaps Qonce man with 11 years in jail for raping minor 27 years ago

The Zwelitsha Regional Court handed a 58-year-old man 11 years imprisonment for raping a woman, 41, when she was 14 in Qonce 27 years ago in 1997.

Doja Cat recoils in horror during Instagram live as man appears acting strangely, SA stunned: "Wild"

Doja Cat recoils in horror during Instagram live as man appears acting strangely, SA stunned: "Wild"

US rapper and singer Doja Cat found herself caught completely off guard during an Instagram live when a surprise sprang at her in the form a man acting bizarrely.

Girl breaks down as man goes on bended knee in extended proposal, teary reaction melts SA hearts

Girl breaks down as man goes on bended knee in extended proposal, teary reaction melts SA hearts

A loved-up couple took the next step in their relationship, culminating in a loved-up man going on bended knee and proposing in a heartwarming moment.

Opening of Parliament debate: EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi makes splash with confrontations and digs

Opening of Parliament debate: EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi makes splash with confrontations and digs

EFF Member of Parliament (MP) Mbuyiseni Ndlozi made an impact during the Debate on the Opening of Parliament Speech in Cape Town on Friday, 19 July.

Video goes viral of scared looking cops kicking at rats like soccer balls, amuses SA: "Arrest them"

Video goes viral of scared looking cops kicking at rats like soccer balls, amuses SA: "Arrest them"

A video is making the rounds on social media, showing a group of cops frantically kicking at rats overrunning a police station., sparking frenzied reactions.

Makhadzi expresses desire to pair up with Bonang for planned one woman show

Makhadzi expresses desire to pair up with Bonang for planned one woman show

Makhadzi has taken to the timeline to make her intention known of wanting Bonang to play a starring role at her upcoming one w-woman show in Polokwane in December.

Tshwane rapper 25K announces upcoming project: "It's time for me to give you guys new music"

Tshwane rapper 25K announces upcoming project: "It's time for me to give you guys new music"

Tshwane rapper 25K has announced new music is in the pipeline, taking to Instagram with a fire music video to update his fans on the forthcoming sophomore project.

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