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

1839 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

Ntando Duma's daughter Sbahle Mzizi nominated for Favourite African Kidfluencer Award

Ntando Duma's daughter Sbahle Mzizi nominated for Favourite African Kidfluencer...

2 years ago

Influencer backs Kwaito star Brickz for early release from prison, TV presenting gig: "Keep the energy"

Influencer backs Kwaito star Brickz for early release from prison, TV presenting...

2 years ago

SAPS monitoring aftermath of clashes between Zim, Lesotho workers in WC, SA in fear of bloodshed

SAPS monitoring aftermath of clashes between Zim, Lesotho workers in WC, SA in f...

2 years ago

Brave woman toasted after filing for divorce and sharing the deets online: "I'm choosing me"

Brave woman toasted after filing for divorce and sharing the deets online: "I'm...

2 years ago

New crib alert: Local hun in a celebratory mood after securing keys to her new home

New crib alert: Local hun in a celebratory mood after securing keys to her new h...

2 years ago

Stunner's epic snaps of spacious new crib has SA drooling: "The staircase and stuff"

Stunner's epic snaps of spacious new crib has SA drooling: "The staircase and st...

2 years ago

Queen B caught up in Capitec Bank, Thyme Bank tussle: "Was the queue that long?"

Queen B caught up in Capitec Bank, Thyme Bank tussle: "Was the queue that long?"

South African media personality Bonang Matheba is unhappy with the service she received from her bank. Queen B headed online soon after to vent her frustration.

Boity Thulo and Minnie Dlamini's hilarious "then vs now" snap leaves Mzansi rolling on the floor

Boity Thulo and Minnie Dlamini's hilarious "then vs now" snap leaves Mzansi rolling on the floor

Boity Thulo shared a photograph of herself with Minnie Dlamini online. They are seen as younger women years ago and after they rose to fame in the industry.

Cassper Nyovest unfazed by AKA's 'The Braai Show' ownership drama: "Ke jele joy"

Cassper Nyovest unfazed by AKA's 'The Braai Show' ownership drama: "Ke jele joy"

AKA and Cassper are once the topic of conversation online. The former shared the outcome of the arbitration hearing into his part ownership of 'The Braai Show'.

Russia fingers United States in alleged plot to manufacture biological weapons in Ukraine amid war

Russia fingers United States in alleged plot to manufacture biological weapons in Ukraine amid war

Russia is accusing the US of having a hand in the manufacturing of biological weapons in Ukraine. The country made the claims at a UN Security Council meeting.

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa warns South Africans to refrain from attacking foreigners

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa warns South Africans to refrain from attacking foreigners

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has spoken out against the attacks on foreign nationals by locals. The politician said the move could spell doom for SA businesses.

Video of posh Ferrari running out of petrol, stuck on roadside stuns SA: "Embarrassing"

Video of posh Ferrari running out of petrol, stuck on roadside stuns SA: "Embarrassing"

A local Ferrari driver has gone viral online for the wrong reasons. A clip was shared online capturing the moment he got stuck after running his fuel tank dry.

Xenophobic violence allegedly breaks out in Pietermaritzburg in KZN, 1 killed amid fiery clashes

Xenophobic violence allegedly breaks out in Pietermaritzburg in KZN, 1 killed amid fiery clashes

An alleged xenophobic incident broke out in the Pietermaritzburg CBD in KZN on Wednesday. The incident reportedly involved a taxi owner and a foreign national.

Government confirms it will continue to work with BRICS nations amid Russia Ukraine war, SA for it

Government confirms it will continue to work with BRICS nations amid Russia Ukraine war, SA for it

SA says it will continue cooperating with BRICS member states Brazil, Russia, India and China. The announcement was made at the 4th SA Investment Conference.

Local hun lands job in the US, excited by prospect of earning in dollars, SA proud

Local hun lands job in the US, excited by prospect of earning in dollars, SA proud

One hun who knows her worth is fixing to jet off to America after landing a job. Twitter was a hive of activity as tweeps congratulated her for bagging a gig.

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