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

Shebeshxt reportedly to appear in court in July, culpable homicide probe continues

Shebeshxt reportedly to appear in court in July, culpable homicide probe...

Celebrities

a year ago

Actress Ayanda Thabethe flaunts new Royal Blue Rolls Royce, adds to push pressie

Actress Ayanda Thabethe flaunts new Royal Blue Rolls Royce, adds to push pressie

Celebrities

a year ago

Brazen truck robbery on Durban highway caught on dashcam, SA stupefied: "Why stop?"

Brazen truck robbery on Durban highway caught on dashcam, SA stupefied: "Why...

South Africa

a year ago

"Huge void": Rapper Shebeshxt attends daughter Onthatile's funeral, posts emotional farewell

"Huge void": Rapper Shebeshxt attends daughter Onthatile's funeral, posts...

Entertainment

a year ago

Sizwe Dhlomo's jab at suspended DA MP Renaldo Gouws sparks frenzy, SA stans

Sizwe Dhlomo's jab at suspended DA MP Renaldo Gouws sparks frenzy, SA stans

People

a year ago

"Haibo": Men's modern Zulu ukugida dance-off in auditorium draws attention

"Haibo": Men's modern Zulu ukugida dance-off in auditorium draws attention

People

a year ago

Grandma's adorable moment with twin toddlers sends SA: "Emergency meeting"

Grandma's adorable moment with twin toddlers sends SA: "Emergency meeting"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

The video a grandmother took while talking to her young toddler grandchildren about needing their parents to fetch them so she cane put her feet up has gone viral.

"Phala Phala money": Chopper escorting moving CIT van on open road stuns SA

"Phala Phala money": Chopper escorting moving CIT van on open road stuns SA

People

a year ago

A video depicting a helicopter appearing to escort a cash-in-transit vehicle on a two-way road had netizens scratching their heads overt the strange scenes.

Youth leaders implore President Cyril Ramaphosa for inclusion in new cabinet

Youth leaders implore President Cyril Ramaphosa for inclusion in new cabinet

South Africa

a year ago

Youth leaders and activists are seeking the inclusion of young people in strategic sectors of governance and of the economy in South Africa's seventh administration.

"I know how it feels": Delivery driver stealing food in CCTV video stuns Mzansi

"I know how it feels": Delivery driver stealing food in CCTV video stuns Mzansi

People

a year ago

Footage of a delivery driver pretending to leave a order behind for a customer, only to leave with it a short time later, is doing the rounds on social media

First Lady Tshepo Motsepe trend after Ramaphosa inauguration leaves SA vexed

First Lady Tshepo Motsepe trend after Ramaphosa inauguration leaves SA vexed

South Africa

a year ago

There was talk of the First Lady as netizens discussed her appearance alongside the president, Cyril Ramaphosa, during the inauguration on Wednesday.

GNU protestor Mandela thwarted as police short circuit inauguration protest

GNU protestor Mandela thwarted as police short circuit inauguration protest

South Africa

a year ago

The grandosn of former President Nelson Mandela, Mayibuye, was unsuccessful in his plan to protest outside the Union Buildings during Wednesday inauguration.

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South African president, promises that he will fulfil mandate

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South African president, promises that he will fulfil mandate

Politics

a year ago

The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, was inaugurated at the Union Buildings and made promises that he said he would fulfil in his presidential role.

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as president of South Africa for second term

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as president of South Africa for second term

Politics

a year ago

Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa will start his second term as president of South Africa following his inauguration on Wednesday, 19 June at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.

Couple's private wedding with only close family invited inspires SA: "It's possible, black child"

Couple's private wedding with only close family invited inspires SA: "It's possible, black child"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Mzansi couple moved away from the conventional hullabaloo that comes with a big wedding and opted for a small, private ceremony that invited only close family.

Tshepiso Mametela