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

1838 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

Missing SANDF soldier's family prepared for the worst amid pleas to trace him: "Help Us Find Him"

Missing SANDF soldier's family prepared for the worst amid pleas to trace him: "...

4 months ago

2 people die as fire tears through Western Cape informal settlement, 7 displaced

2 people die as fire tears through Western Cape informal settlement, 7 displaced

4 months ago

"They're in charge": ANC Chief Whip says DA's GNU demands not holding ANC to ransom, SA disagrees

"They're in charge": ANC Chief Whip says DA's GNU demands not holding ANC to ran...

4 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch cops truck, SA Applauds: "Smart move"

Mamelodi Sundowns star Thembinkosi Lorch cops truck, SA Applauds: "Smart move"

4 months ago

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says GNU talks to wrap up soon, SA divided: "Don't sign a deal"

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says GNU talks to wrap up soon, SA divided:...

4 months ago

Proteas to create Men's T20 World Cup history with epic win against India in final, Sangoma predicts

Proteas to create Men's T20 World Cup history with epic win against India in fin...

4 months ago

"The song slaps": Black artist stages Afrikaans concert in Orania, becomes fan favourite

"The song slaps": Black artist stages Afrikaans concert in Orania, becomes fan favourite

In an unusual set-up, hundreds of revellers sang and bobbed their heads to a black artist's performance during a concert in Afrikaner nationalist town, Orania.

Free internet hack using old charger as antenna goes viral, drives SA bezerk

Free internet hack using old charger as antenna goes viral, drives SA bezerk

An inventive content creator posted a clip showing how to create a contraption that seamlessly connects a smartphone to the internet without having to buy data.

Ex 'Skeem Saam' actor Bongani Masondo lands 'Umkhokha: The Curse' writing gig, SA applauds

Ex 'Skeem Saam' actor Bongani Masondo lands 'Umkhokha: The Curse' writing gig, SA applauds

Former 'Skeem Saam' acting maestro Bongani Masondo put the 2017 disappointment of that show behind him to explore new frontiers after landing a writing gig.

Is the ANC and DA GNU marriage over even before parties say I do? Talks reportedly collapse

Is the ANC and DA GNU marriage over even before parties say I do? Talks reportedly collapse

The much-talked-about government of national unity might be over following reports that discussions between the ANC and DA had broken down due to an impasse.

Brother's epic prank on sister leaves young girl stupefied in viral clip, Mzansi thumbs up effort

Brother's epic prank on sister leaves young girl stupefied in viral clip, Mzansi thumbs up effort

Two siblings shared an epic time while sitting at home, and a clip showing the moment a brother pulls the ultimate prank on his younger sister has gone viral online.

Man expertly fools deadly cobra, catches it using unusual means in toilet, SA floored: “Safer ways”

Man expertly fools deadly cobra, catches it using unusual means in toilet, SA floored: “Safer ways”

In a daring rescue, a man employed some slick means to catch a dangerous king cobra which had slipped into a toilet, endangering the people using it.

BLF's Andile Mngxitama reemerges as MK Party MP, SA has say as old 'hate speech' clip surfaces

BLF's Andile Mngxitama reemerges as MK Party MP, SA has say as old 'hate speech' clip surfaces

Drama surrounds the swearing-in of ex-Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama as an MK Party MP after an alleged hate speech clip from 2019 resurfaced.

Minnie Dlamini and influencer throw more punches as keyboard catfight enters overdrive

Minnie Dlamini and influencer throw more punches as keyboard catfight enters overdrive

Media personality Minnie Dlamini and YouTube influencer Musa Khawula continued their virtual keyboard catfight as the latter took another swipe at his challenger.

Kabza De Small and friends feast Kasi style, SA impressed: “Not for trust fund kids”

Kabza De Small and friends feast Kasi style, SA impressed: “Not for trust fund kids”

DJs and producers Kabza De Small and Felo Le Tee partook in a Kasi-style feast with a large group, sparking a frenzy online as Mzansi took in the exciting scenes.

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