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

Local dancers light up the timeline with viral moves, Mzansi can't get enough: "Damn"

Local dancers light up the timeline with viral moves, Mzansi can't get enough: "...

2 years ago

Dad Shares Funny Pic of Toddler With the Cheese, SA Can't Get Enough: 'Best Crime Ever'

Dad Shares Funny Pic of Toddler With the Cheese, SA Can't Get Enough: 'Best Crim...

2 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize spotted with Rick Ross, Nelly and more at 'Legendz of the Streetz' tour in the US

Shauwn Mkhize spotted with Rick Ross, Nelly and more at 'Legendz of the Streetz'...

2 years ago

Truck driver cooks his own delicious dinner, Mzansi unsure of his cooking skills: 'Hai no'

Truck driver cooks his own delicious dinner, Mzansi unsure of his cooking skills...

2 years ago

Local man pulls off stunning marriage proposal, Mzansi celebrates: "She said yes"

Local man pulls off stunning marriage proposal, Mzansi celebrates: "She said yes...

2 years ago

Kidnapping victims rescued by Joburg cops in high-speed chase: "These guys are daring"

Kidnapping victims rescued by Joburg cops in high-speed chase: "These guys are d...

2 years ago

DBN Gogo extends her father ex-minister Jeff Radebe a heartfelt tribute on his birthday: "My dude"

DBN Gogo extends her father ex-minister Jeff Radebe a heartfelt tribute on his birthday: "My dude"

DBN Gogo shared a special tribute to her father, former cabinet minister Jeff Radebe, on his birthday. She took to Twitter with several pics from the event.

Ex-President Thabo Mbeki warns ANC against declaring new leaders ahead of conference: "It's a trap"

Ex-President Thabo Mbeki warns ANC against declaring new leaders ahead of conference: "It's a trap"

Former ANC President Thabo Mbeki was recently called upon to lend a hand in the party's Free State provincial leadership's current struggle with divisions.

DJ Citi Lyts' family recalls bloodshed as late star is laid to rest: "He was shot 10 times, not 8"

DJ Citi Lyts' family recalls bloodshed as late star is laid to rest: "He was shot 10 times, not 8"

Entertainer DJ Citi Lyts, who was recently gunned down, has been laid to rest. At the funeral, relatives recalled the bloody scene where his body was found.

R3m Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into by truck in KZN, SA cringes: "Sorry for the guy's insurance"

R3m Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into by truck in KZN, SA cringes: "Sorry for the guy's insurance"

A Lamborghini Gallardo costing R3 million sustained extensive damage when a truck crashed into it on the R102 in Phoenix. First responders reported no injuries.

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn Accounting degree from PSU

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn Accounting degree from PSU

In 2018, Sam Biyazin graduated with an Accounting degree from Portland State University, PSU, becoming the first blind student to attain the feat in the school.

Thando Thabethe makes a fashionable statement in sexy 'Friday night' summer dress: "Looking fly"

Thando Thabethe makes a fashionable statement in sexy 'Friday night' summer dress: "Looking fly"

Media personality and radio host Thando Thabethe rocked a sexy summer number that left her fans drooling on Friday night. The DJ shared pics on social media.

Tembisa nurse's grieving family blames state for death, SA thinks blame misplaced: "Unreasonable"

Tembisa nurse's grieving family blames state for death, SA thinks blame misplaced: "Unreasonable"

The family of the nurse who was gunned down at Tembisa Hospital, allegedly by her policeman lover, wants the government to accept responsibility for her death.

Local stunner proudly shows off brand new Audi, pics go viral: "More wins and good health"

Mzansi is full of praise for a woman on her purchase of a brand new Audi after she took to social media to share several images, which have since gone viral.

Woman's mouth-watering fruit and vegetables stall has Mzansi singing her praises: "Keep it up"

Woman's mouth-watering fruit and vegetables stall has Mzansi singing her praises: "Keep it up"

A local woman's fruit and vegetable stand is a hit with Mzansi social media users. An image of the brilliantly organised stall has been doing the rounds online.

Tshepiso Mametela