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

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Gauteng police nab suspected syndicate found with thousands of fake sim cards

Gauteng police nab suspected syndicate found with thousands of fake sim cards

5 months ago

Only 50% of election material removed in Nelson Mandela Bay, says electoral officer

Only 50% of election material removed in Nelson Mandela Bay, says electoral offi...

5 months ago

Panyaza Lesufi named Gauteng Premier for 2nd time, promises to make province attractive again, SA abuzz

Panyaza Lesufi named Gauteng Premier for 2nd time, promises to make province att...

5 months ago

Dismay as Mercedes-Benz announces shedding of 700 jobs at East London plant: “This is bad”

Dismay as Mercedes-Benz announces shedding of 700 jobs at East London plant: “Th...

5 months ago

Da's Alan Winde re-elected as Western Cape premier for a 2nd term, SA has mixed views

Da's Alan Winde re-elected as Western Cape premier for a 2nd term, SA has mixed...

5 months ago

Bedford man arrested for allegedly murdering 3-year-old niece, appears in court

Bedford man arrested for allegedly murdering 3-year-old niece, appears in court

5 months ago

"We can qualify": Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos calls for focus as World Cup Qualifiers heat up

"We can qualify": Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos calls for focus as World Cup Qualifiers heat up

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his side can go all the way when South Africa resumes their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho in March.

"Sellout": ANCYL president condemns 'black-only bloc' push as unity government talks heat up

"Sellout": ANCYL president condemns 'black-only bloc' push as unity government talks heat up

African National Congress (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji took a swipe at party members over black-only remarks as coalition talks ramp up this week.

Family want closure after Ipid arrests officers for allegedly killing father: "Justice must prevail"

Family want closure after Ipid arrests officers for allegedly killing father: "Justice must prevail"

The family of a murdered Gqeberha man want the police officers charged with his murder to face the full might of the law following their arrests.

"Siyabonga": Man shares wholesome video preparing meals, giving to the poor

"Siyabonga": Man shares wholesome video preparing meals, giving to the poor

A Cape Town content creator, known for filming himself preparing food and handing it out to poor people on the streets, has again touched Mzansi's hearts

Late musician Robbie Malinga and TS Records saga over unpaid R5M royalties continues: "Robbers"

Late musician Robbie Malinga and TS Records saga over unpaid R5M royalties continues: "Robbers"

The wife of late SA musician Robbie Malinga, Anne, has mounted a tireless battle for the reported payment of R5 million in royalties from the defunct TS Records.

"Use that energy to leave": Woman creates TikTok account to expose cheating husband, SA horrified

"Use that energy to leave": Woman creates TikTok account to expose cheating husband, SA horrified

The social media streets were abuzz with talk of a woman who, instead of leaving her cheating husband, decided to expose his infidelity online for all to see.

EFF's Julius Malema's carp at Steenhuisen sparks coalition debate: "We want EFF, MK and ANC"

EFF's Julius Malema's carp at Steenhuisen sparks coalition debate: "We want EFF, MK and ANC"

The EFF and DA will not be friends after John Steenhuisen's previous declaration not to work with the Red Berets, sparking a fiery Julius Malema response.

Shots fired as SA police officers run in 2024 Comrades Marathon

Shots fired as SA police officers run in 2024 Comrades Marathon

Over 350 SAPS members from all nine provinces made their presence felt among the 23K runners in the 2024 Comrades Marathon in Durban on Sunday, 9 June 2024.

Massive sinkhole rocks Durban CBD, Mzansi in disbelief: “Looks totally normal”

Massive sinkhole rocks Durban CBD, Mzansi in disbelief: “Looks totally normal”

A sinkhole in the Durban central business appeared seemingly from nowhere, which had the ruling ANC government coming under fire for poor service delivery.

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