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

Woman beams proudly after buying flashy BMW, Mzansi gushes over her prize

Woman beams proudly after buying flashy BMW, Mzansi gushes over her prize

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Over 2 000 military veterans plan court action against President Cyril Ramaphosa, demand R4m each

Over 2 000 military veterans plan court action against President Cyril...

South Africa

3 years ago

Mother's love: Woman gifts her son 3 houses and R150k for his 16th b'day, peeps react to touching videos

Mother's love: Woman gifts her son 3 houses and R150k for his 16th b'day,...

US

3 years ago

Big Xhosa slams Emtee for undermining his contribution to SA hip hop: "You can't stop me"

Big Xhosa slams Emtee for undermining his contribution to SA hip hop: "You can't...

Celebrities

3 years ago

DA slams scapegoating foreigners, says they should be free to leave, re enter SA legally

DA slams scapegoating foreigners, says they should be free to leave, re enter SA...

Politics

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa gets Pfizer vaccine booster shot, SA shades him mercilessly

President Cyril Ramaphosa gets Pfizer vaccine booster shot, SA shades him...

South Africa

3 years ago

Traci Braxton: Singer, Reality TV Star Dies Aged 50 After Battling Cancer

Traci Braxton: Singer, Reality TV Star Dies Aged 50 After Battling Cancer

South Africa

3 years ago

Traci Braxton, the sister of singers Toni and Tamar Braxton, has passed on at age 50. Her hubby, Kevin Surratt, confirmed she had succumbed to osephagal cancer.

Ukraine ambassador quizzes Ramaphosa on whether Nelson Mandela would've sat idly by

Ukraine ambassador quizzes Ramaphosa on whether Nelson Mandela would've sat idly by

Politics

3 years ago

Ukraine's ambassador to SA, Liubov Abravitova, is questioning whether President Cyril Ramaphosa's stance on Russia's aggression would've been Madiba's approach.

ATM slams Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing Raymond Zondo as SA's new Chief Justice: "Go jump"

ATM slams Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing Raymond Zondo as SA's new Chief Justice: "Go jump"

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa elected Raymond Zondo as Chief Justice. His choice was not to the liking of ATM, who stressed Mandisa Maya should have been appointed.

Man proudly flexes his new Kia, Mzansi applauds win: "Congrats, Becky with the good car"

Man proudly flexes his new Kia, Mzansi applauds win: "Congrats, Becky with the good car"

People

3 years ago

A Twitter user decided to impress his followers by sharing pics of himself at the dealership to collect his new set of wheels. His post has since gone viral.

DJ Dimplez's family, friends open up about terminating his life support: "God made a call"

DJ Dimplez's family, friends open up about terminating his life support: "God made a call"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ Dimplez was laid to rest in a private funeral service on Friday. Taking to the podium, friends and family spoke openly about switching off his life support.

'The Wife' trends as Mzansi continues to gush over show's cast: "Mondli & Khanyi raising the bar"

'The Wife' trends as Mzansi continues to gush over show's cast: "Mondli & Khanyi raising the bar"

TV Shows

3 years ago

Khanyi Mbau and Mondli Makhoba have renewed viewers' interest in the hit Showmax telenovela, 'The Wife'. The pair stunned fans by delivering a racy sex scene.

Motorists warned to exercise caution due to flooding caused by heavy rains in Gauteng

Motorists warned to exercise caution due to flooding caused by heavy rains in Gauteng

South Africa

3 years ago

Gauteng Traffic Police have called on motorists to exercise safety amid heavy rains in the province in recent days. Flooding is also expected at the weekend.

Hawks arrest 11 suspects for theft of R2m Eskom aluminium in Witbank, Mpumalanga

Hawks arrest 11 suspects for theft of R2m Eskom aluminium in Witbank, Mpumalanga

South Africa

3 years ago

The Hawks and other law enforcement role players in Mpumalanga arrested eleven suspects for theft from Eskom Infrastructure. They have since appeared in court.

Former 'Rhythm City' actress Mapula Mafole encourages Mzansi to persevere: "Keep hope alive"

Former 'Rhythm City' actress Mapula Mafole encourages Mzansi to persevere: "Keep hope alive"

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African actress Mapula Mafole shared some inspirational words with her followers on social media. Fans have gushed over the former 'Rhythm City' starlet.

Tshepiso Mametela