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

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Fab girl toasts to acceptance into BA Interior Design course at UJ, SA goes wild

Fab girl toasts to acceptance into BA Interior Design course at UJ, SA goes wild

2 years ago

Soon to be homeowner has Mzansi gushing as construction continues: "Good luck, bro"

Soon to be homeowner has Mzansi gushing as construction continues: "Good luck, b...

2 years ago

Azapo members sing 'Shoot the Boer' in court amid EFF, AfriForum case: "Disturbing"

Azapo members sing 'Shoot the Boer' in court amid EFF, AfriForum case: "Disturbi...

2 years ago

SANDF in Tshwane to have its electricity disconnected over R3.2m bill: "SA is falling apart"

SANDF in Tshwane to have its electricity disconnected over R3.2m bill: "SA is fa...

2 years ago

3 Arrested after robbing, torturing man while child, 5, stood watch: "heartbreaking"

3 Arrested after robbing, torturing man while child, 5, stood watch: "heartbreak...

2 years ago

DA calls for extension to school day to reclaim lost time, SA opposes move: "Hulle is mal"

DA calls for extension to school day to reclaim lost time, SA opposes move: "Hul...

2 years ago

I said no to marriage, travelled to Canada for my PhD instead - Nigerian woman shares story, stirs reactions

I said no to marriage, travelled to Canada for my PhD instead - Nigerian woman shares story, stirs reactions

A Nigerian woman has revealed how she had to take the brave decision of choosing PhD in Canada instead of staying back with a man who was working as a cleaner.

Zodwa Wabantu causes a frenzy with intimate sangoma initiation pics, fans slam open show

Zodwa Wabantu causes a frenzy with intimate sangoma initiation pics, fans slam open show

Entertainer Zodwa Wabantu has caused her latest stir on social media after sharing pictures of what should have been a private sangoma initiation ceremony.

SA grills local man opening 2nd tuck shop over his pricing: "Cost of living is too high"

SA grills local man opening 2nd tuck shop over his pricing: "Cost of living is too high"

A local man has headed online to gush over his second tuck shop, even sharing a picture of his well-stocked shelves. The post has since gone viral on Twitter.

Dali Mpofu's Display at Chief Justice Interviews Shameful, Says SA's Bar Council

Dali Mpofu's Display at Chief Justice Interviews Shameful, Says SA's Bar Council

Advocate Dali Mpofu is in hot water with the General Council of the Bar. This, over his conduct at the recent JSC public interviews for the next Chief Justice.

Shepherd Bushiri ordered to face extradition to SA, locals welcome ruling

Shepherd Bushiri ordered to face extradition to SA, locals welcome ruling

Self proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri and his wife Mary are still likely facing extradition. The High Court in Malawi has ordered proceedings to continue.

Vodacom 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate to bag more than R47m, SA jubilant

Vodacom 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate to bag more than R47m, SA jubilant

Vodacom's "Please Call Me" service developer Nkosana Makate won his latest legal battle against the cellphone company after the high court ruled in his favour.

Alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile's trial to start in August: "Waste of time"

Alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile's trial to start in August: "Waste of time"

Fees Must Activist turned alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile recently appeared in the Durban Regional Court, where his trial date was set for August.

Male pastor who wears high heels during church services goes viral, photos spark debate on social media

Male pastor who wears high heels during church services goes viral, photos spark debate on social media

Viral pictures circulating on social media have shown a pastor who rocks high heels during service. Nigerians have expressed awe at the man's fashion style.

Mom shares pic of adorable baby and SA can't get enough: 'We need him on TV ads'

Mom shares pic of adorable baby and SA can't get enough: 'We need him on TV ads'

A baby brings joy into the life of a parent. One such mother to an adorable baby took to Twitter to share a pic of her little man that had Mzansi swooning.

Tshepiso Mametela