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

Author's articles

"Did I do wrong?": Married man threatened by married female friend for not disclosing his family

"Did I do wrong?": Married man threatened by married female friend for not discl...

4 months ago

Kabza De Small goes berserk at shooting range, prompting SA to fire shots: "Next target, Maphorisa"

Kabza De Small goes berserk at shooting range, prompting SA to fire shots: "Next...

4 months ago

Gauteng police uncover R40 million Magaliesburg cannabis laboratory, arrest 7 suspects

Gauteng police uncover R40 million Magaliesburg cannabis laboratory, arrest 7 su...

4 months ago

"Umzama emubi": Mzansi savagely trolls man for allegedly beating his girlfriend, sparks debate

"Umzama emubi": Mzansi savagely trolls man for allegedly beating his girlfriend,...

4 months ago

Kung Fu kid sends dad's phone flying in viral clip, gents warned to 'play it safe': "Use protection"

Kung Fu kid sends dad's phone flying in viral clip, gents warned to 'play it saf...

4 months ago

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services concerned about winter fire incidents

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services concerned about winter fire incidents

4 months ago

Young man impresses with primitive fishing finesse, applauded for handy skills in village waters

Young man impresses with primitive fishing finesse, applauded for handy skills in village waters

A village youngster did the most in a video of him fishing on a river bank, blowing impressed locals away on the timeline with his unmatched skills.

Woman admits to leaving notes on cars at busy mall when bored, sparks crazy reactions: “You wild!”

Woman admits to leaving notes on cars at busy mall when bored, sparks crazy reactions: “You wild!”

A local woman who, when bored, sticks notes on random strangers' cars' windscreens at a busy mall has enthused social media users with her pastime.

“My guy took his L in peace and went home”: Rush hour traffic road rage brawl captivates Mzansi

“My guy took his L in peace and went home”: Rush hour traffic road rage brawl captivates Mzansi

Two motorists went toe-to-toe during a rush-hour traffic incident on a Gauteng road, with a video of the incident, posted on X, subsequently going viral.

Woman grinds her teeth to make a big gap in 'new' trend, video clocks over 8 million views

Woman grinds her teeth to make a big gap in 'new' trend, video clocks over 8 million views

In a strange supposed new trend, a woman sat down for a procedure to get a gap in her tooth in a viral clip which has taken Mzansi social media by storm.

"Yoh!": Viral video of man’s 'KFC Interview' with live chicken leaves Mzansi howling

"Yoh!": Viral video of man’s 'KFC Interview' with live chicken leaves Mzansi howling

A man's encounter with a chicken has Mzansi in a frenzy for the funny scenes that play out as the protagonist in the now-viral clip bizarrely hunts it down.

Mörda randomly flung into fray of a fling online, jab at DJ Zinhle amuses: "Where are the receipts?"

Mörda randomly flung into fray of a fling online, jab at DJ Zinhle amuses: "Where are the receipts?"

Husband and wife entertainment duo Mörda and DJ Zinhle happened to catch strays after an online user made a glaring claim against the former on the timeline.

DJ Maphorisa reportedly in R20m loan jive, SA does double take: "Clear why he hasn't paid Sir Trill"

DJ Maphorisa reportedly in R20m loan jive, SA does double take: "Clear why he hasn't paid Sir Trill"

Amapiano DJ and record producer DJ Maphorisa is reportedly facing a debt wrangle after the artist and Sony Music previously signed a loan deal worth R20 million.

"I'll die a fighter”: EFF MP Ringo Madlingozi switches up on political career to trail back to music

"I'll die a fighter”: EFF MP Ringo Madlingozi switches up on political career to trail back to music

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament (MP) Ringo Madlingozi has announced his exit from politics to take up another stint in music full-time.

Limpopo police probe inquest after 4 minors burn to death in Tzaneen house fire

Limpopo police probe inquest after 4 minors burn to death in Tzaneen house fire

Limpopo police are investigating an inquest after a fire broke out at a house in Calais village in Greater Tzaneen, killing four female minors as they slept inside.

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