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

1840 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

4 Alleged armed robbers killed after high-speed chase in Chatsworth, SA applaud police work

4 Alleged armed robbers killed after high-speed chase in Chatsworth, SA applaud...

2 years ago

DBN GOGO, Focalistic fly high on the wings of love in Paris, Mzansi completely taken

DBN GOGO, Focalistic fly high on the wings of love in Paris, Mzansi completely t...

2 years ago

Pic of Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi looking dapper has Mzansi drooling: "My husband"

Pic of Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi looking dapper has Mzansi drooling: "My...

2 years ago

Man claims ex-Pirates star stole girlfriends in high school as Manenzhe's marriage allegedly crumbles

Man claims ex-Pirates star stole girlfriends in high school as Manenzhe's marria...

2 years ago

Court orders Bheki Cele to pay R275k to wrongful arrestee, SA berates minister: "Taxpayers will pay it"

Court orders Bheki Cele to pay R275k to wrongful arrestee, SA berates minister:...

2 years ago

Ukrainian Association urges South African government to immediately cut economic ties with Russia

Ukrainian Association urges South African government to immediately cut economic...

2 years ago

Man mugged, held in a vice grip outside hijacked building in Joburg, video sends chills down the spine

Man mugged, held in a vice grip outside hijacked building in Joburg, video sends chills down the spine

Criminals operating from Vanin Court, a notorious building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, attacked another unsuspecting victim and made away with their possessions.

Mzansi amped as excited stunner flexes new apartment, shares cute celebratory snaps

Mzansi amped as excited stunner flexes new apartment, shares cute celebratory snaps

A Mzansi woman is cutting a figure of sheer excitement on the bustling timeline as she flexes a new apartment. Her tweet quickly went viral as locals gushed.

Hairstyle trends: Viral video of man getting hair extensions sparks reactions

Hairstyle trends: Viral video of man getting hair extensions sparks reactions

A video of a man getting his hair done, which surfaced online has gone viral due to the nature of the style. The young man was spotted getting hair extensions.

Nandi Madida speaks fondly about her hubby Zakes Bantwini's calming presence in her life

Nandi Madida speaks fondly about her hubby Zakes Bantwini's calming presence in her life

Singer Nandi Madida tweeted a moving message to celebrate her husband, Zakes Bantwini, as she again put the admiration she has for him on full display online.

Heavily armed gang attack cash in transit van in Delmas, 2 robbers killed, SA applauds

Heavily armed gang attack cash in transit van in Delmas, 2 robbers killed, SA applauds

A shootout with police at the scene of a cash in transit in Delmas, Mpumalanga, resulted in two suspects being shot dead and another two arrested on Monday.

Vodka company tells SA consumers brand has no affiliation to Russia amid war with Ukraine

Edward Snell & Co., the South African company that produces Russian Bear vodka, is distancing itself from Russia amid the European country's attack on Ukraine.

Mihlali and Lasizwe serve friendship goals, influencer gets sweet surprise from her "F"

Mihlali and Lasizwe serve friendship goals, influencer gets sweet surprise from her "F"

Influencers Mihlali Ndamase and Lasizwe Dambuze shared a special moment in Durban over the weekend. Mihlali later posted a clip of Lasizwe gifting her flowers.

Man shares losing brother to depression, Mzansi left reeling: "Life's something else"

Man shares losing brother to depression, Mzansi left reeling: "Life's something else"

After Riky Rick's death, SA is reeling as more stories emerge of people losing their battles against depression. A tweep opened up to a heartwarming reception.

“I want to become a doctor” - Girl spotted learning under solar streetlight in Ghana reveals in emotional video

“I want to become a doctor” - Girl spotted learning under solar streetlight in Ghana reveals in emotional video

A determined young girl only identified as Janet has been spotted learning under a solar streetlight amid disturbing flies at a village in Ghana. Read more.

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