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

Free internet hack using old charger as antenna goes viral, drives SA bezerk

Free internet hack using old charger as antenna goes viral, drives SA bezerk

South Africa

a year ago

Ex 'Skeem Saam' actor Bongani Masondo lands 'Umkhokha: The Curse' writing gig, SA applauds

Ex 'Skeem Saam' actor Bongani Masondo lands 'Umkhokha: The Curse' writing gig,...

People

a year ago

Is the ANC and DA GNU marriage over even before parties say I do? Talks reportedly collapse

Is the ANC and DA GNU marriage over even before parties say I do? Talks...

Politics

a year ago

Brother's epic prank on sister leaves young girl stupefied in viral clip, Mzansi thumbs up effort

Brother's epic prank on sister leaves young girl stupefied in viral clip, Mzansi...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man expertly fools deadly cobra, catches it using unusual means in toilet, SA floored: “Safer ways”

Man expertly fools deadly cobra, catches it using unusual means in toilet, SA...

Asia

a year ago

BLF's Andile Mngxitama reemerges as MK Party MP, SA has say as old 'hate speech' clip surfaces

BLF's Andile Mngxitama reemerges as MK Party MP, SA has say as old 'hate speech'...

Politics

a year ago

Minnie Dlamini and influencer throw more punches as keyboard catfight enters overdrive

Minnie Dlamini and influencer throw more punches as keyboard catfight enters overdrive

Celebrities

a year ago

Media personality Minnie Dlamini and YouTube influencer Musa Khawula continued their virtual keyboard catfight as the latter took another swipe at his challenger.

Kabza De Small and friends feast Kasi style, SA impressed: “Not for trust fund kids”

Kabza De Small and friends feast Kasi style, SA impressed: “Not for trust fund kids”

Celebrities

a year ago

DJs and producers Kabza De Small and Felo Le Tee partook in a Kasi-style feast with a large group, sparking a frenzy online as Mzansi took in the exciting scenes.

Burly man snacking on escalator reduced to tears by woman prankster in viral TikTok video

Burly man snacking on escalator reduced to tears by woman prankster in viral TikTok video

People

a year ago

A woman pulled a prank on a strange man at a busy mall by snatching his packet of chips along the escalator. This led to a game of cat-and-mouse that ended in tears.

"Disrespectful": Minnie Dlamini rubbishes Youtube blogger after dig alleging affair with dead lover

"Disrespectful": Minnie Dlamini rubbishes Youtube blogger after dig alleging affair with dead lover

Celebrities

a year ago

Media personality Minnie Dlamini did not take kindly to Musa Khawula's dig at her alleged love life, going after the YouTube blogger in an emotionally-charged post.

"Congrats": South Africa secures Paris 2024 spot with World Rugby Sevens win

"Congrats": South Africa secures Paris 2024 spot with World Rugby Sevens win

Rugby

a year ago

South Africa qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, casting Great Britain aside 14-5 in the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco to confirm their place.

"Don't loan him": Orlando Pirates striker Vincent Pule on cusp of loan move, fans call for release

"Don't loan him": Orlando Pirates striker Vincent Pule on cusp of loan move, fans call for release

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates winger Vincent Pule has been linked with a move to another club after virtually missing numerous starts under coach Jose Riveiro.

Minnie Dlamini bashed after alleged lover's death, SA taken aback: "Not even the deceased is safe"

Minnie Dlamini bashed after alleged lover's death, SA taken aback: "Not even the deceased is safe"

Celebrities

a year ago

YouTube blogger Musa Khawula has gone after Minnie Dlamini, taking to social media to post about the actress' alleged affair with a former television executive.

"RDP houses in Orania": Julius Malema reiterates EFF's stance on GNU involvement

"RDP houses in Orania": Julius Malema reiterates EFF's stance on GNU involvement

Politics

a year ago

EFF commander-in-chief Julius Malema has again stressed his party's position about joining the national unity government, making some stiff demands.

Coach Rassie Erasmus gets second Springboks stint underway with convincing Wales win

Coach Rassie Erasmus gets second Springboks stint underway with convincing Wales win

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was a delighted man as he returned to coach the three-time World Cup winners with a win over Wales in Twickenham.

Tshepiso Mametela