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

RTMC wants speeds on SA roads dropped by 10km/h, SA slams suggestion: "Limits aren't a problem"

RTMC wants speeds on SA roads dropped by 10km/h, SA slams suggestion: "Limits ar...

2 years ago

Tembisa nurse slain by police officer boyfriend to be buried in Limpopo: "RIP to her soul"

Tembisa nurse slain by police officer boyfriend to be buried in Limpopo: "RIP to...

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema drops a bombshell amid High Court testimony: "I'm not scared of killing"

EFF leader Julius Malema drops a bombshell amid High Court testimony: "I'm not s...

2 years ago

Man qualifies as a Chartered Accountant, SA wild with excitement: "You did the things"

Man qualifies as a Chartered Accountant, SA wild with excitement: "You did the t...

2 years ago

Clip of Julius Malema's reaction to 'Kill the Boer' song in court floors SA: "We are led"

Clip of Julius Malema's reaction to 'Kill the Boer' song in court floors SA: "We...

2 years ago

Khumbu Shelembe: The woman who went from cashier to owner of a petrol station

Khumbu Shelembe: The woman who went from cashier to owner of a petrol station

2 years ago

City of Joburg cuts Sandton Mall services due to R158m unpaid municipal bill: "Ayeye"

City of Joburg cuts Sandton Mall services due to R158m unpaid municipal bill: "Ayeye"

The City of Joburg aims to claw back on around R40 billion in municipal debts. To help it along, services, including water, has been cut at various companies.

DBN Gogo, Focalistic dating rumours put to bed as "it couple" reveals their romance

DBN Gogo, Focalistic dating rumours put to bed as "it couple" reveals their romance

DJ and producer DBN Gogo and rapper Focalistic have revealed that they are an item. In a video posted on social media, the two are seen nestled in a hotel room.

Kagiso high school educator fired for asking learners for sex, nudes: "Oh no he didn't"

Kagiso high school educator fired for asking learners for sex, nudes: "Oh no he didn't"

A teacher from Kagiso Secondary School has been fired for misconduct. For several years, the educator tried to pursue sexual relationships with female learners.

Thugs place stolen car tracker in gogo's bag, gets tracked by cops, SA stupefied: "Cruel"

Thugs place stolen car tracker in gogo's bag, gets tracked by cops, SA stupefied: "Cruel"

In a bizarre incident, a gogo was tracked down by the police after a car was reported stolen in a hijacking. The thieves had placed the GPS device in her bag.

Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye named winner of new Charlotte Perriand Award

Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye named winner of new Charlotte Perriand Award

Ghanian-British architect, Sir David Adjaye, has been named the inaugural winner of the new Charlotte Perriand Award at the 2022 Créateurs Design Award. Read.

Questions swirl around Anele Mdoda's Hoërskool Jan Viljoen 'racism' backlash: "Double standards"

Questions swirl around Anele Mdoda's Hoërskool Jan Viljoen 'racism' backlash: "Double standards"

Some locals have questioned the truth depth of radio personality Anele Mdoda's sincerity after she hit out at the alleged racism rife at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen.

Prayer answered: Man basks in the glory of Next-Generation Mazda3 Hatchback, SA inspired

Prayer answered: Man basks in the glory of Next-Generation Mazda3 Hatchback, SA inspired

One man's faith in God's time has yielded an all new powerful Next Generation Mazda3 Hatchback. The Twitter user has been given loud praise for his conviction.

Young beauty buys a new home, SA bows to her greatness: "Congratulations, beypes"

Young beauty buys a new home, SA bows to her greatness: "Congratulations, beypes"

Mzansi just can't get enough of the new breed of social media users boisterously coming through almost on a daily. This is the "know what you're about type".

Gautrain refutes R10m City of Tshwane water and lights bill, threatens court action

Gautrain refutes R10m City of Tshwane water and lights bill, threatens court action

Gautrain is refuting claims that it has an outstanding amount of R10m on its water and lights account. The company said it will seek the help of the courts.

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