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

SA braces for cold snap starting Sunday, Weather Service earmarks Tuesday as coldest 2024 morning

SA braces for cold snap starting Sunday, Weather Service earmarks Tuesday as...

South Africa

11 months ago

3 Die in Limpopo trying to keep warm using 'Mbaula' in suspected fume poisoning, SA stunned: "Sad"

3 Die in Limpopo trying to keep warm using 'Mbaula' in suspected fume poisoning,...

South Africa

11 months ago

SA critical as Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa marks 100 days of no load shedding: "Lies"

SA critical as Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa marks 100 days of no...

South Africa

11 months ago

Sbahle Mpisane's sizzling gym exercise routine brings the heat, worries fans: "Is she not healing?"

Sbahle Mpisane's sizzling gym exercise routine brings the heat, worries fans:...

Celebrities

11 months ago

Influencer insists on normalising serving packed sandwiches to funeral goers, SA goes berserk: "Cow"

Influencer insists on normalising serving packed sandwiches to funeral goers, SA...

People

11 months ago

"Thank you": Ex 'Top Billing' presenter and actor Fezile Mkhize celebrates Mr Supranational 2024 win

"Thank you": Ex 'Top Billing' presenter and actor Fezile Mkhize celebrates Mr...

Celebrities

11 months ago

"Calm down": Oblivious man returns home to girlfriend but finds empty trashed place, Mzansi consoles

"Calm down": Oblivious man returns home to girlfriend but finds empty trashed place, Mzansi consoles

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

In a now-viral post, a pained man headed online to share that his girlfriend had left him and, in a wild move, taken all their belongings, even trashing the place.

Special Task Force executes takedown to free kidnapped Portuguese businessman in Soweto, 5 Arrested

Special Task Force executes takedown to free kidnapped Portuguese businessman in Soweto, 5 Arrested

South Africa

11 months ago

The SAPS' Special Task Force (STF) rescued a kidnapped Portuguese business owner from his abductors in Soweto during an intelligence-driven operation on Thursday.

2 US nationals and 1 police officer killed in Mpumalanga in fatal head on collision

2 US nationals and 1 police officer killed in Mpumalanga in fatal head on collision

South Africa

11 months ago

Three people died, including three US nationals and a policeman, when a Toyota double cab and police bakkie collided head-on on the R540 road near Dullstroom.

SA, Uganda Bi-annual HIV Prevention Injection Prevents Infection in Young Women, SA Enthused: "Men?"

SA, Uganda Bi-annual HIV Prevention Injection Prevents Infection in Young Women, SA Enthused: "Men?"

South Africa

11 months ago

A new HIV trial involving 5000 participants in South Africa and Uganda has proven effective in preventing new infections in vulnerable young women aged 16 to 25.

Public Works Minister Vows MECs, MPs' Lavish Lifestyles a Thing of the Past

Public Works Minister Vows MECs, MPs' Lavish Lifestyles a Thing of the Past

Politics

a year ago

Public Works Minister Dean MacPherson declared that the 7th administration would not allow ministers, their deputies, and Parliamentarians to enjoy lavish lifestyles

"I think I died twice and came back": Woman's crazy breakup story sparks fiery chatter online

"I think I died twice and came back": Woman's crazy breakup story sparks fiery chatter online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An online user posted a thread from a jilted ex-lover who went to extreme lengths to try and get her ex-boyfriend's attention following a painful breakup.

"You can't have such an overweight sports minister": Gayton McKenzie commits to fitness regime

"You can't have such an overweight sports minister": Gayton McKenzie commits to fitness regime

People

a year ago

Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie recently shared in a laugh with online users, promising to take up exercise to complement his new job.

"Askies": Woman paying hefty R8k medical aid laments bizarre hospital food, SA feels her pain

"Askies": Woman paying hefty R8k medical aid laments bizarre hospital food, SA feels her pain

People

a year ago

One local woman got to feel the pain of footing a hefty medical aid bill when, during a hospital stay, she was served a disastrous portion of food.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces provincial cabinet as third time proves lucky

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces provincial cabinet as third time proves lucky

Politics

a year ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi finally announced his cabinet on Wednesday, 3 July, following two previous postponements, drawing mixed reactions from various sides.

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