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

"Abazali?": Mom's hearty laughter over son being dumped floors Mzansi

"Abazali?": Mom's hearty laughter over son being dumped floors Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Rapper Shebeshxt faces possible culpable homicide after fatal accident, SA airs mixed views

Rapper Shebeshxt faces possible culpable homicide after fatal accident, SA...

Celebrities

a year ago

Bucie facing divorce as "Superman" husband files papers, singer leaves matrimonial home, fans react

Bucie facing divorce as "Superman" husband files papers, singer leaves...

Celebrities

a year ago

DJ Zinhle pens heartwarming Father's Day message to Mörda, tribute to AKA

DJ Zinhle pens heartwarming Father's Day message to Mörda, tribute to AKA

Celebrities

a year ago

Police Minister Bheki Cele greenlights presidential inauguration, SA ready to see him go

Police Minister Bheki Cele greenlights presidential inauguration, SA ready to...

Politics

a year ago

"Every year": Initiate dies at Eastern Cape winter initiation school, SA not surprised

"Every year": Initiate dies at Eastern Cape winter initiation school, SA not...

South Africa

a year ago

Government of National Unity: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula slams critics, rehashes ideals

Government of National Unity: ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula slams critics, rehashes ideals

Politics

a year ago

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula had lots to say about those anti the Government of National Unity while he reaffirmed his party's democratic ideals

"Urgently": EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu wants President Cyril Ramaphosa impeached by Parliament

"Urgently": EFF Chief Whip Floyd Shivambu wants President Cyril Ramaphosa impeached by Parliament

Politics

a year ago

EFF Chief Whip and MPL Floyd Shivambu has called for the impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he takes charge of a second term at the helm of SA politics.

Gauteng police nab suspected syndicate found with thousands of fake sim cards

Gauteng police nab suspected syndicate found with thousands of fake sim cards

South Africa

a year ago

Gauteng police pounced on 43 suspected counterfeit sim card manufacturing ring members and arrested them on a string of charges. They will appear in court soon.

Only 50% of election material removed in Nelson Mandela Bay, says electoral officer

Only 50% of election material removed in Nelson Mandela Bay, says electoral officer

Politics

a year ago

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged political parties which contested the general elections to remove election posters and material or foot hefty fines.

Panyaza Lesufi named Gauteng Premier for 2nd time, promises to make province attractive again, SA abuzz

Panyaza Lesufi named Gauteng Premier for 2nd time, promises to make province attractive again, SA abuzz

Politics

a year ago

Panyazi Lesufi will continue as Premier after he was elected unopposed to the top job at a Special House Sitting of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.

Dismay as Mercedes-Benz announces shedding of 700 jobs at East London plant: “This is bad”

Dismay as Mercedes-Benz announces shedding of 700 jobs at East London plant: “This is bad”

Industry

a year ago

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has begun Section 189 consultations after announcing that 700 jobs will be lost at its manufacturing plant in East London.

Da's Alan Winde re-elected as Western Cape premier for a 2nd term, SA has mixed views

Da's Alan Winde re-elected as Western Cape premier for a 2nd term, SA has mixed views

Politics

a year ago

Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) Alan Winde scored a second term as Western Cape Premier following a vote on 20 June 2024.

Bedford man arrested for allegedly murdering 3-year-old niece, appears in court

Bedford man arrested for allegedly murdering 3-year-old niece, appears in court

South Africa

a year ago

The uncle of a young Eastern Cape toddler appeared in court on a charge of murder following his arrest after Bedford police linked him to the crime.

"We can qualify": Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos calls for focus as World Cup Qualifiers heat up

"We can qualify": Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos calls for focus as World Cup Qualifiers heat up

Football

a year ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his side can go all the way when South Africa resumes their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho in March.

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