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

1841 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

R3.4m Capitec theft suspect 'arrested for his involvement' in R103m Absa fraud

R3.4m Capitec theft suspect 'arrested for his involvement' in R103m Absa fraud

2 years ago

Exclusive: Man gets 15 years in jail for killing lover, leaving child, 6, with body

Exclusive: Man gets 15 years in jail for killing lover, leaving child, 6, with b...

2 years ago

I Jumped for Joy: Rihanna's Father Overjoyed After Learning of Daughter's Pregnancy

I Jumped for Joy: Rihanna's Father Overjoyed After Learning of Daughter's Pregna...

2 years ago

Mzansi beauty in awe over owning keys to a new home, flexes on the timeline: 'I did it'

Mzansi beauty in awe over owning keys to a new home, flexes on the timeline: 'I...

2 years ago

Rihanna is pregnant: Singer confirms pregnancy for ASAP Rocky, unveils growing baby bump in viral photos

Rihanna is pregnant: Singer confirms pregnancy for ASAP Rocky, unveils growing b...

2 years ago

Lass over the moon after receiving Master of Science 'piece of paper', Mzansi gushes

Lass over the moon after receiving Master of Science 'piece of paper', Mzansi gu...

2 years ago

Absa fraud accused couple splurged R200k on Louis Vuitton, Gucci: 'Let them be'

Absa fraud accused couple splurged R200k on Louis Vuitton, Gucci: 'Let them be'

The couple who allegedly defrauded Absa of about R103 million appeared in court for their bail applications. However, the magistrate postponed it to Wednesday.

Fikile Mbalula laments 'theft' of Prasa copper by scrap metal dealers: "Sabotage"

Fikile Mbalula laments 'theft' of Prasa copper by scrap metal dealers: "Sabotage"

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has spoken out against scrap metal workers in Gauteng. Mbalula was speaking amid a search and seizure operation in Gauteng.

Katlego Maboe's court win draws excitement as 'misconduct' claims booted

Katlego Maboe's court win draws excitement as 'misconduct' claims booted

Local TV personality Katlego Maboe is celebrating his court victory over his former partner Monique Muller. The court on Thursday dismissed the misconduct case.

Lad celebrates turning 25 by moving into own place, SA not all for it: 'You are late'

Lad celebrates turning 25 by moving into own place, SA not all for it: 'You are late'

Mzansians have embraced the achievement of one local lad on the timeline. Taking to Twitter, the netizen shared he was moving into a place of his own at 25.

Fans gush over adorable video of Drake's son Adonis as he teaches rapper how to speak French

Fans gush over adorable video of Drake's son Adonis as he teaches rapper how to speak French

Canadian rapper, Drake recently shared a video of an adorable moment where his 4-year-old son, Adonis taught him how to speak French. Read more on Legit.ng.

Peep claims to buy sis VW Chico for 'passing matric with a degree', SA not sold

Peep claims to buy sis VW Chico for 'passing matric with a degree', SA not sold

A tweep has become infamous for claiming to have bought people close to him cars. Recently, he posted an image of a VW Chico, noting it as his sister's gift.

Proud man honours 'mom in blue' for 40 years of service: "You'll never get arrested"

Proud man honours 'mom in blue' for 40 years of service: "You'll never get arrested"

A local social media user has taken to toasting his mother for enjoying a long career as a policewoman. He shared a picture showing her in full police uniform.

Lindiwe Sisulu quashes reports of Gupta meeting in Dubai: 'Desperate propaganda'

Lindiwe Sisulu quashes reports of Gupta meeting in Dubai: 'Desperate propaganda'

Lindiwe Sisulu is denying meeting with Gupta linked associates amid her Dubai visit in December. The minister labelled reports to this effect as unfounded.

11 Illegal miners nabbed in Limpopo and assets worth R3m seized: "Arrest them all"

11 Illegal miners nabbed in Limpopo and assets worth R3m seized: "Arrest them all"

A law enforcement operation between the Hawks and SAPS resulted in the arrests of 11 illegal miners in Limpopo. The group was in the process of mining chrome.

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