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

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa puts nuclear procurement plan on ice, move unnerves SA

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa puts nuclear procurement plan on ice,...

South Africa

10 months ago

DA's Helen Zille chimes in on EFF's 'black exodus': "I'm waiting for the media to tell us the truth"

DA's Helen Zille chimes in on EFF's 'black exodus': "I'm waiting for the media...

Politics

10 months ago

"And I was eating": Black woman going for a hairdo gets covered in buckets of dandruff, SA horrified

"And I was eating": Black woman going for a hairdo gets covered in buckets of...

People

10 months ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's State of the Province Address promises residents a 'better living'

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's State of the Province Address promises...

Politics

10 months ago

Mzansi chimes in on Chidimma Adetshina Nigerian pageant participation: "She can claim either"

Mzansi chimes in on Chidimma Adetshina Nigerian pageant participation: "She...

Entertainment

10 months ago

Viral video of baby snubbing mom for other relatives each time has SA cackling: "9 months for what?"

Viral video of baby snubbing mom for other relatives each time has SA...

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Alleged fallout with Julius Malema spurred Floyd Shivambu's departure, says EFF insider

Alleged fallout with Julius Malema spurred Floyd Shivambu's departure, says EFF insider

Politics

10 months ago

Floyd Shivambu's decision to leave the EFF was reportedly motivated by a fallout with Julius Malema after he uncovered the former's alleged plan to contest him.

MK Party confirms former EFF heavyweights Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi joins its ranks

MK Party confirms former EFF heavyweights Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi joins its ranks

Politics

10 months ago

The uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK Party) has confirmed welcoming former EFF heavyweights Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi into its ranks on Thursday.

Cops nab 14 after swooping in on illicit mining operation, uncover R2.5m gold bearing material

Cops nab 14 after swooping in on illicit mining operation, uncover R2.5m gold bearing material

South Africa

10 months ago

Police have detained 14 suspects following a raid compromising a multidisciplinary law enforcement team on an illegal mining operation in Eikenhof, Johannesburg.

Tshwane metro cops impound 917 cars in July, effort injects R2m revenue into metro's economy

Tshwane metro cops impound 917 cars in July, effort injects R2m revenue into metro's economy

South Africa

10 months ago

Tshwane Metro Police impounded 917 cars in July, injecting R2 million into the economy, as by-law enforcement upped their efforts from the previous two months.

Past Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina accepts Nigerian pageant invite: "Excited for the journey"

Past Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina accepts Nigerian pageant invite: "Excited for the journey"

Entertainment

10 months ago

Chidimma Onwe Adetshina has accepted an invitation to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant following the recent Miss South Africa controversy.

"It's mid": Slik Talk trashes Kelvin Momo album, calls 'grocery store' Amapiano offering mediocre

"It's mid": Slik Talk trashes Kelvin Momo album, calls 'grocery store' Amapiano offering mediocre

Music

10 months ago

Controversial YouTuber Slik Talk has taken a dig at Amapiano DJ and producer Kelvin Momo's latest offering, 'Sewe', following an unexpected social media hiatus.

Former 'Generations' actor Carlo Radebe heightens plea for financial help: "Still waiting for work"

Former 'Generations' actor Carlo Radebe heightens plea for financial help: "Still waiting for work"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Former 'Generations' and 'Backstage' actor Carlo Radebe has again appealed to the public for assistance amid his ongoing financial struggles due to a lack of work.

3 Gauteng schools rocked by 5 pupil deaths, tragedies dismay education officials: "Deeply saddened"

3 Gauteng schools rocked by 5 pupil deaths, tragedies dismay education officials: "Deeply saddened"

Education

10 months ago

Gauteng education officials are dismayed over the deaths of five pupils at three schools in the province in separate incidents, sending a ripple across the sector.

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexed reaction amuses

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexed reaction amuses

US

10 months ago

An video is doing the rounds online as it captures the moment a man driving past an accident casually barking out the 'you can park there' remark to a vexed reply.

Tshepiso Mametela