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

"Sellout": ANCYL president condemns 'black-only bloc' push as unity government talks heat up

"Sellout": ANCYL president condemns 'black-only bloc' push as unity government...

Politics

a year ago

Family want closure after Ipid arrests officers for allegedly killing father: "Justice must prevail"

Family want closure after Ipid arrests officers for allegedly killing father:...

South Africa

a year ago

"Siyabonga": Man shares wholesome video preparing meals, giving to the poor

"Siyabonga": Man shares wholesome video preparing meals, giving to the poor

People

a year ago

Late musician Robbie Malinga and TS Records saga over unpaid R5M royalties continues: "Robbers"

Late musician Robbie Malinga and TS Records saga over unpaid R5M royalties...

Celebrities

a year ago

"Use that energy to leave": Woman creates TikTok account to expose cheating husband, SA horrified

"Use that energy to leave": Woman creates TikTok account to expose cheating...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

EFF's Julius Malema's carp at Steenhuisen sparks coalition debate: "We want EFF, MK and ANC"

EFF's Julius Malema's carp at Steenhuisen sparks coalition debate: "We want EFF,...

Politics

a year ago

Shots fired as SA police officers run in 2024 Comrades Marathon

Shots fired as SA police officers run in 2024 Comrades Marathon

People

a year ago

Over 350 SAPS members from all nine provinces made their presence felt among the 23K runners in the 2024 Comrades Marathon in Durban on Sunday, 9 June 2024.

Massive sinkhole rocks Durban CBD, Mzansi in disbelief: “Looks totally normal”

Massive sinkhole rocks Durban CBD, Mzansi in disbelief: “Looks totally normal”

South Africa

a year ago

A sinkhole in the Durban central business appeared seemingly from nowhere, which had the ruling ANC government coming under fire for poor service delivery.

"Crazy work": Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena gives off Pep Guardiola vibes, draws side-eye

"Crazy work": Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena gives off Pep Guardiola vibes, draws side-eye

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena gave a recent funny interview, seemingly imitating Man City boss Pep Guardiola following his side's football fixture.

Volunteer teacher based in SA shakes off crime warnings, warms SA hearts

Volunteer teacher based in SA shakes off crime warnings, warms SA hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A foundation phase teacher shared a video on social media showing how her Grade R learners receive her after moving to South Africa as a volunteer.

Fans excited for Kairo Forbes' Nickelodeon Award nomination: "Congratulations, dear"

Fans excited for Kairo Forbes' Nickelodeon Award nomination: "Congratulations, dear"

Celebrities

a year ago

Famous kid influencer and daughter of AKA and DJ Zinhle, Kairo Forbes, is in the running for a 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award after bagging a nomination

"We appreciate the effort on her behalf": SA loves video of man's loved-up birthday gesture for wife

"We appreciate the effort on her behalf": SA loves video of man's loved-up birthday gesture for wife

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A determined husband went out of his way for his wife on her birthday, turning their lounge into a centre of entertainment for an impressive celebration.

Famed Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu beaten, tied up and robbed of firearm, police on high alert

Famed Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu beaten, tied up and robbed of firearm, police on high alert

South Africa

3 years ago

Famous Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu is recovering from a vicious attack by an unknown attacker at her Mpumalanga home. The incident happened on Saturday.

Companies shouldn't hire illegal migrants but citizens shouldn't be unSouth African, says Ramaphosa

Companies shouldn't hire illegal migrants but citizens shouldn't be unSouth African, says Ramaphosa

South Africa

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa warned against companies employing illegal immigrants and also called on citizens to exercise restraint during his address on Human Rights Day.

John Steenhuisen slams Human Rights Day celebrations: "No use when millions live below poverty"

John Steenhuisen slams Human Rights Day celebrations: "No use when millions live below poverty"

Politics

3 years ago

The DA's John Steenhuisen says war should be waged against poverty in South Africa. The politician urged citizens to back his party to achieve this vision.

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