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

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services concerned about winter fire incidents

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services concerned about winter fire incidents

South Africa

11 months ago

Young man impresses with primitive fishing finesse, applauded for handy skills in village waters

Young man impresses with primitive fishing finesse, applauded for handy skills...

People

11 months ago

Woman admits to leaving notes on cars at busy mall when bored, sparks crazy reactions: “You wild!”

Woman admits to leaving notes on cars at busy mall when bored, sparks crazy...

People

11 months ago

“My guy took his L in peace and went home”: Rush hour traffic road rage brawl captivates Mzansi

“My guy took his L in peace and went home”: Rush hour traffic road rage brawl...

South Africa

11 months ago

Woman grinds her teeth to make a big gap in 'new' trend, video clocks over 8 million views

Woman grinds her teeth to make a big gap in 'new' trend, video clocks over 8...

People

11 months ago

"Yoh!": Viral video of man’s 'KFC Interview' with live chicken leaves Mzansi howling

"Yoh!": Viral video of man’s 'KFC Interview' with live chicken leaves Mzansi...

People

11 months ago

Mörda randomly flung into fray of a fling online, jab at DJ Zinhle amuses: "Where are the receipts?"

Mörda randomly flung into fray of a fling online, jab at DJ Zinhle amuses: "Where are the receipts?"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Husband and wife entertainment duo Mörda and DJ Zinhle happened to catch strays after an online user made a glaring claim against the former on the timeline.

DJ Maphorisa reportedly in R20m loan jive, SA does double take: "Clear why he hasn't paid Sir Trill"

DJ Maphorisa reportedly in R20m loan jive, SA does double take: "Clear why he hasn't paid Sir Trill"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Amapiano DJ and record producer DJ Maphorisa is reportedly facing a debt wrangle after the artist and Sony Music previously signed a loan deal worth R20 million.

"I'll die a fighter”: EFF MP Ringo Madlingozi switches up on political career to trail back to music

"I'll die a fighter”: EFF MP Ringo Madlingozi switches up on political career to trail back to music

Celebrities

11 months ago

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament (MP) Ringo Madlingozi has announced his exit from politics to take up another stint in music full-time.

Limpopo police probe inquest after 4 minors burn to death in Tzaneen house fire

Limpopo police probe inquest after 4 minors burn to death in Tzaneen house fire

South Africa

11 months ago

Limpopo police are investigating an inquest after a fire broke out at a house in Calais village in Greater Tzaneen, killing four female minors as they slept inside.

Eastern Cape man, 34, arrested with 2 friends for alleged abduction, murder of teen ex girlfriend

Eastern Cape man, 34, arrested with 2 friends for alleged abduction, murder of teen ex girlfriend

South Africa

11 months ago

Police arrested three men for the alleged abduction and murder of a 19-year-old in Makhanda. An inquest was opened after a fourth suspect reportedly took his life.

Free State police arrest 3 cops in Gauteng for alleged Welkom filling station robbery

Free State police arrest 3 cops in Gauteng for alleged Welkom filling station robbery

South Africa

11 months ago

Free State detectives traced and arrested three police officers in Gauteng on Saturday after they allegedly robbed a mineworker in Welkom earlier this month.

Ireland edge Springboks in close Durban thriller to share series spoils, fans take loss on the chin

Ireland edge Springboks in close Durban thriller to share series spoils, fans take loss on the chin

Rugby

11 months ago

Ireland edged the world champions Springboks in a tight match on Saturday, tying the series with a last-gasp effort to seal a 25-24 victory at Kings Park in Durban.

South African man found dead off Greek coast after going missing for 1 day

South African man found dead off Greek coast after going missing for 1 day

South Africa

11 months ago

A South African man who was found dead off the coast of Greece after taking off to go for a swim off was identified as 20-year-old Benjamin Bezuidenhout.

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber praised as dozens of construction workers run off in viral clip

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber praised as dozens of construction workers run off in viral clip

South Africa

11 months ago

A video of dozens of construction workers seemingly fleeing from a construction site on foot is doing the rounds online, piquing the online community's interest.

Tshepiso Mametela