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

Attackers allegedly murder Delmas farmer, 76, restrain his wife in Mpumalanga, SA in Disbelief

Attackers allegedly murder Delmas farmer, 76, restrain his wife in Mpumalanga,...

South Africa

3 years ago

Makenzie Thompson: Teen accepted into almost 50 universities receives R15m in scholarship offers

Makenzie Thompson: Teen accepted into almost 50 universities receives R15m in...

World

3 years ago

Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad gifts his pregnant wife Zipho a Merc as her push gift, fans love too see it

Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad gifts his pregnant wife Zipho a Merc as her push gift,...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Questionable message from Bolt driver leaves local man stunned: "This isn't real"

Questionable message from Bolt driver leaves local man stunned: "This isn't...

People

3 years ago

Suspect linked to double family murder, stabbing a police officer arrested in Barkly West

Suspect linked to double family murder, stabbing a police officer arrested in...

South Africa

3 years ago

Local girls proudly show off their natural hair, Mzansi can't get enough: "Sibahle!"

Local girls proudly show off their natural hair, Mzansi can't get enough:...

People

3 years ago

Labour department to scour Robertson farms for illegal immigrants in wake of violent clashes

Labour department to scour Robertson farms for illegal immigrants in wake of violent clashes

South Africa

3 years ago

The employment department in the Western Cape, among others, will probe the employment of illegal migrants at farms in Robertson after recent violent clashes.

Ntando Duma's daughter Sbahle Mzizi nominated for Favourite African Kidfluencer Award

Ntando Duma's daughter Sbahle Mzizi nominated for Favourite African Kidfluencer Award

Celebrities

3 years ago

Actress Ntando Duma's daughter, Sbahle Mzizi, has been nominated in the category of favourite African Kidfluencer at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Influencer backs Kwaito star Brickz for early release from prison, TV presenting gig: "Keep the energy"

Influencer backs Kwaito star Brickz for early release from prison, TV presenting gig: "Keep the energy"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Vocal social media influencer, @ChrisExcel102, opened his latest can of worms on the timeline by advocating for rape convicted Kwaito star Brickz's parole.

SAPS monitoring aftermath of clashes between Zim, Lesotho workers in WC, SA in fear of bloodshed

SAPS monitoring aftermath of clashes between Zim, Lesotho workers in WC, SA in fear of bloodshed

South Africa

3 years ago

Foreign workers from Zimbabwe and Lesotho have reportedly clashed in Robertson, Western Cape. Police have been deployed to the area to monitor the situation.

Brave woman toasted after filing for divorce and sharing the deets online: "I'm choosing me"

Brave woman toasted after filing for divorce and sharing the deets online: "I'm choosing me"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A soon to be divorcee sparked a heated debate among online users after sharing details of her unhappy marriage. The now viral post attracted polarising views.

New crib alert: Local hun in a celebratory mood after securing keys to her new home

New crib alert: Local hun in a celebratory mood after securing keys to her new home

People

3 years ago

Another hun is celebrating moving into a gorgeous place. The local lass took to Twitter to share a pic showing off the kitchen area, with the keys in her hand.

Stunner's epic snaps of spacious new crib has SA drooling: "The staircase and stuff"

Stunner's epic snaps of spacious new crib has SA drooling: "The staircase and stuff"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Tweeps were impressed by a lass, who took to flaunting sensual snaps of herself. The hun posted pics dressed in a gorgeous outfit, instantly turning heads.

Queen B caught up in Capitec Bank, Thyme Bank tussle: "Was the queue that long?"

Queen B caught up in Capitec Bank, Thyme Bank tussle: "Was the queue that long?"

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African media personality Bonang Matheba is unhappy with the service she received from her bank. Queen B headed online soon after to vent her frustration.

Boity Thulo and Minnie Dlamini's hilarious "then vs now" snap leaves Mzansi rolling on the floor

Boity Thulo and Minnie Dlamini's hilarious "then vs now" snap leaves Mzansi rolling on the floor

Celebrities

3 years ago

Boity Thulo shared a photograph of herself with Minnie Dlamini online. They are seen as younger women years ago and after they rose to fame in the industry.

Tshepiso Mametela