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

1843 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

4 interesting new facts about Dangote as he leads Africa's richest list for the 11th year in a row

4 interesting new facts about Dangote as he leads Africa's richest list for the...

2 years ago

No need for gas and kerosene: 67-year-old Nigerian man invents stove that uses only water to cook

No need for gas and kerosene: 67-year-old Nigerian man invents stove that uses o...

2 years ago

She beat them hands down: Little girl causes stir on street with hot leg moves, wins lady, older boys in video

She beat them hands down: Little girl causes stir on street with hot leg moves,...

2 years ago

Zippy 'Baby daddy' gets wrong formula, SA thinks it's deliberate: "Gents being gents"

Zippy 'Baby daddy' gets wrong formula, SA thinks it's deliberate: "Gents being g...

2 years ago

Hlomla Dandala bemoans Patrick Shai's passing, says Cassper 'bears some blame'

Hlomla Dandala bemoans Patrick Shai's passing, says Cassper 'bears some blame'

2 years ago

Giving cattle farmer, 70, killed in KZN, SA berates senseless slaying: 'Bloody country'

Giving cattle farmer, 70, killed in KZN, SA berates senseless slaying: 'Bloody c...

2 years ago

Rasta The Artist contemplating acting career after 'success' of Chicken Licken gig

Rasta The Artist contemplating acting career after 'success' of Chicken Licken gig

Rasta is revelling in the notoriety of his Chicken Licken 'SoulBite' advert. The celebrity portraitist is hoping to expand his portfolio by going into acting.

'Mastermind' wanted Tshegofatso Pule's murder to appear a suicide, court hears

'Mastermind' wanted Tshegofatso Pule's murder to appear a suicide, court hears

Ntuthuko Shoba appeared in the High Court in the murder trial of his girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule. The man he allegedly hired to kill Pule testified against him.

EFF's Julius Malema defends 'letting go' of party's Limpopo leadership: "Something's cooking"

EFF's Julius Malema defends 'letting go' of party's Limpopo leadership: "Something's cooking"

EFF leader Julius Malema labelled the now disbanded Limpopo leadership as lazy. The politician was defending the decision to dissolve the provincial structure.

You need to own a mansion and at least 5 cars by age 27 - Netizen claims

You need to own a mansion and at least 5 cars by age 27 - Netizen claims

A young man recently took to his Twitter timeline to share that any individual who has reached the age of 27 needs to be the owner of five cars and a mansion.

'Mr Pun' Sol Phenduka makes fun of Kabza De Small's ropey outfit, leaves SA in stitches

'Mr Pun' Sol Phenduka makes fun of Kabza De Small's ropey outfit, leaves SA in stitches

Local podcast co host Sol Phenduka grabbed the chance to again impress with his puns. Heading to Twitter, he reacted to Amapiano DJ Kabza De Small's outfit.

SA lauds gorgeous girl celebrating 6 distinctions, bachelor's degree pass

SA lauds gorgeous girl celebrating 6 distinctions, bachelor's degree pass

A young girl headed online to celebrate achieving excellent academic marks. Sharing a selfie, the matriculant announced passing with all of six distinctions.

'Idols SA' bids long-time judges Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi adieu: "Fresh approach"

'Idols SA' bids long-time judges Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi adieu: "Fresh approach"

Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi won't be appearing in Idols SA Season 18. M-Net said their contracts won't be renewed as the channel sought to stay relevant.

DA vows to launch intense fight against proposed 20.5% Eskom hike: 'It's no use'

DA vows to launch intense fight against proposed 20.5% Eskom hike: 'It's no use'

The Democratic Alliance held a picket outside Nersa's public hearings into Eskom's application for an electricity hike. The party said it rejects the proposal.

Dineo Ranaka focuses on things that matter to her amid Metro FM suspension drama

Dineo Ranaka focuses on things that matter to her amid Metro FM suspension drama

Dineo Ranaka is making the most of her time away from the mic to curb the anxiety of her suspension. Metro FM is yet to make a call regarding her future there.

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