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

Gauteng DA welcomes negligence finding over 9 Life Esidimeni deaths, calls for more serious charges

Gauteng DA welcomes negligence finding over 9 Life Esidimeni deaths, calls for...

South Africa

11 months ago

Eastern Cape mother allegedly assaults, sets 2 year old child on fire, appears in court for murder

Eastern Cape mother allegedly assaults, sets 2 year old child on fire, appears...

South Africa

11 months ago

Mama Joy fondly recalls 'Fan of the Tournament' tag at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Mama Joy fondly recalls 'Fan of the Tournament' tag at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Rugby

11 months ago

“Deal with that scam, bro”: Netizens floored by 'what you ordered vs what you got' online date

“Deal with that scam, bro”: Netizens floored by 'what you ordered vs what you...

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Free State government responds to viral video of nurses' scolding: "They were rude to the premier"

Free State government responds to viral video of nurses' scolding: "They were...

South Africa

11 months ago

SA pained over local woman awkwardly struggling to open car's boot: "Stop dating unkind people"

SA pained over local woman awkwardly struggling to open car's boot: "Stop dating...

People

11 months ago

Fire guts National District Hospital in Bloemfontein, staff and 83 patients evacuated

Fire guts National District Hospital in Bloemfontein, staff and 83 patients evacuated

South Africa

11 months ago

A fire has broken out at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein, where over 80 patients were being treated, on Sunday. There were no injuries or deaths.

"Ntwana yami": Oskido celebrates his son for bagging master's degree from Barcelona university

"Ntwana yami": Oskido celebrates his son for bagging master's degree from Barcelona university

Celebrities

11 months ago

DJ, producer and businessman Oskido has gone online to toast his son, Tshegofatso Mdlongwa, for obtaining a master's degree from Geneva Business School in Barcelona.

2 SABC Senior executives shown door over secret multimillion rand profit deal

2 SABC Senior executives shown door over secret multimillion rand profit deal

South Africa

11 months ago

The SABC has sacked two senior executives with immediate effect over their alleged failure to disclose a lucrative profit digital contract arrangement.

"As long as you eat": Donald Moatshe's hilarious Durban July outfit jibe tickles Mzansi's funny bone

"As long as you eat": Donald Moatshe's hilarious Durban July outfit jibe tickles Mzansi's funny bone

Celebrities

11 months ago

Donald Moatshe added some hilarity to the timeline when he posted a snap of his apparent Durban July fit. Only, it was a hilarious jibe at the glitzy fashion event.

"How's it not biting him?": Viral clip of man bathing giant snake triggers cringe, astounds netizens

"How's it not biting him?": Viral clip of man bathing giant snake triggers cringe, astounds netizens

People

11 months ago

A video gaining massive traction online captures the moment a man baths a massive snake on the floor of where he lives. The snake didn't seem to mind the treatment.

"Summer body, loading": Gayton McKenzie tackles first run as minister in viral video, SA impressed

"Summer body, loading": Gayton McKenzie tackles first run as minister in viral video, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

Gayton McKenzie has taken to making good on his promise to start an exercise routine enthusiastically after posting a now-viral video of his maiden running session.

"Ready to hang": Rasta paints Gayton McKenzie portrait congratulating politician on ministerial role

"Ready to hang": Rasta paints Gayton McKenzie portrait congratulating politician on ministerial role

People

11 months ago

Rasta executed his latest portrait, this time depicting a smiling Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, which garnered much praise online.

World champions Springboks triumph over gutsy Ireland for first time in 8 years

World champions Springboks triumph over gutsy Ireland for first time in 8 years

Rugby

11 months ago

The world champions Springboks recorded a first victory over second-ranked Ireland in eight years when the sides clashed in the first of two Inbound Tests.

Springboks vs Ireland: SABC no longer to televise matches, Rugby fans indifferent

Springboks vs Ireland: SABC no longer to televise matches, Rugby fans indifferent

South Africa

11 months ago

The public broadcaster was poised to air the Boks and Ireland Test matches, but all that changed before kick-off, with fans no longer able to catch the rugby games.

Tshepiso Mametela