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

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla causes stir with picture of Cyril Ramaphosa, SA amused: "This is dusting me"

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla causes stir with picture of Cyril Ramaphosa, SA amused:...

Politics

11 months ago

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa debate

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa...

Entertainment

11 months ago

"Aww!": Viral video shows boy pleading to keep puppy that followed him home, netizens' hearts warmed

"Aww!": Viral video shows boy pleading to keep puppy that followed him home,...

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Big Zulu apologises to Dumi Mkokstad for 'umfana' reference: "Ngyaxolisa"

Big Zulu apologises to Dumi Mkokstad for 'umfana' reference: "Ngyaxolisa"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Sjava serves cheeky response to troll over Celebrity Soccer Games absence, SA entertained

Sjava serves cheeky response to troll over Celebrity Soccer Games absence, SA...

Celebrities

11 months ago

"Clever way to get ahead": Pep Guardiola comparison follows Rhulani Mokwena to Wydad Athletic Club

"Clever way to get ahead": Pep Guardiola comparison follows Rhulani Mokwena to...

Football

11 months ago

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

US

11 months ago

A woman had a vexed reaction to her seafood order, which was delivered in a Shein bag. The strange scenes were accompanied by her mother's hysterical reaction.

"Uya loya lo!": Big Zulu, Dumi Mkokstad Clash As Gqom and Gospel Go Head to Head in Soccer Tourny

"Uya loya lo!": Big Zulu, Dumi Mkokstad Clash As Gqom and Gospel Go Head to Head in Soccer Tourny

Celebrities

11 months ago

Big Zulu and Dumi Mkokstad clashed during a heated verbal altercation at the Celebrity Soccer Games, and a video of their spat has since gone viral online.

South Africans question government signing Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law: "More control?"

South Africans question government signing Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law: "More control?"

South Africa

11 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law after being green-lit by the National Assembly, allowing pension fund members to withdraw.

"And theniii?": Viral video shows vehicle veered off into ocean in Gqeberha, scenes puzzle Mzansi

"And theniii?": Viral video shows vehicle veered off into ocean in Gqeberha, scenes puzzle Mzansi

South Africa

11 months ago

A video making the rounds online shows the moment what appears to be a Hyundai Creta compact SUV caught in the surf off the beach in Summerstrand, Gqeberha.

Busta 929 drops pics of new unfinished property, SA reacts candidly: "Something for his girlfriends"

Busta 929 drops pics of new unfinished property, SA reacts candidly: "Something for his girlfriends"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Amapiano DJ and producer Busta 929 has headed online to share pictures of himself standing beside another property under construction to much fanfare.

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi quizzes identity

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi quizzes identity

Entertainment

11 months ago

South African-Nigerian model Chidimma Onwe Adetshina has risen to the top 13 of Miss SA 2024, but her participation in the pageant has been a hot topic of debate.

South Africa dominate Portugal in 64–21 Bloemfontein routing, jubilant boks fans gush: "World class"

South Africa dominate Portugal in 64–21 Bloemfontein routing, jubilant boks fans gush: "World class"

Rugby

11 months ago

South Africa ran in 10 tries to register an emphatic 64–21 win against Portugal in a one-off Test at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

"Not suffering": SA takes digs at officials raiding prison in wake of viral clip of inmates boasting

"Not suffering": SA takes digs at officials raiding prison in wake of viral clip of inmates boasting

South Africa

11 months ago

A video of South African prison officials raiding a correctional centre has emerged following an earlier, now-viral clip, of an inmate boasting about life in jail.

Police arrest second suspect in Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Sello Machitje alleged murder

Police arrest second suspect in Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Sello Machitje alleged murder

South Africa

11 months ago

Police have arrested a second person for alleged involvement in the killing of Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Sello Machitje after being found driving his car.

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