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

Bonang honours Riky Rick's legacy with luxury designer dress and crop top in touching tribute

Bonang honours Riky Rick's legacy with luxury designer dress and crop top in...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Cassper opens up about admiration for Riky Rick, says he wanted to emulate late rapper

Cassper opens up about admiration for Riky Rick, says he wanted to emulate...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mthatha woman appears in court for allegedly defrauding Sassa of child grants for 13 years

Mthatha woman appears in court for allegedly defrauding Sassa of child grants...

South Africa

3 years ago

African students recall hostility faced amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, SA welcome their safe return

African students recall hostility faced amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, SA...

Europe

3 years ago

United States says NATO ready for any potential Russian attack, SA advises caution

United States says NATO ready for any potential Russian attack, SA advises...

US

3 years ago

SA abstains from United Nations member states' vote to slam Russia over Ukraine invasion

SA abstains from United Nations member states' vote to slam Russia over...

South Africa

3 years ago

4 Alleged armed robbers killed after high-speed chase in Chatsworth, SA applaud police work

4 Alleged armed robbers killed after high-speed chase in Chatsworth, SA applaud police work

South Africa

3 years ago

Cops killed four alleged armed robbers and arrested one suspect after a high speed chase and shootout in Durban. The incident happened on the Higginson Highway.

DBN GOGO, Focalistic fly high on the wings of love in Paris, Mzansi completely taken

DBN GOGO, Focalistic fly high on the wings of love in Paris, Mzansi completely taken

Celebrities

3 years ago

Amapiano DJ and producer DBN GOGO and rapper Focalistic have set fans' tongues wagging on social media. DBN GOGO shared a few pics of her and her man in Paris.

Pic of Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi looking dapper has Mzansi drooling: "My husband"

Pic of Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi looking dapper has Mzansi drooling: "My husband"

People

3 years ago

Makazole Mapimpi cut a figure of elegance in a viral pic of himself online. The Springboks World Cup hero gave his fans a glimpse into his burgeoning wardrobe.

Man claims ex-Pirates star stole girlfriends in high school as Manenzhe's marriage allegedly crumbles

Man claims ex-Pirates star stole girlfriends in high school as Manenzhe's marriage allegedly crumbles

People

3 years ago

A local man raised eyebrows online, in a now viral tweet, after heading to the app to air a startling claim about ex Orlando Pirates player Phumudzo Manenzhe.

Court orders Bheki Cele to pay R275k to wrongful arrestee, SA berates minister: "Taxpayers will pay it"

Court orders Bheki Cele to pay R275k to wrongful arrestee, SA berates minister: "Taxpayers will pay it"

South Africa

3 years ago

Police Minister Bheki Cele has been ordered by the High Court to pay damages to a man wrongfully arrested and detained. The incident happened in November 2019.

Ukrainian Association urges South African government to immediately cut economic ties with Russia

Ukrainian Association urges South African government to immediately cut economic ties with Russia

South Africa

3 years ago

The Ukrainian Association of South Africa is calling on SA's government to speak out harshly against Russia's aggression as the conflict in Kyiv intensifies.

Man mugged, held in a vice grip outside hijacked building in Joburg, video sends chills down the spine

Man mugged, held in a vice grip outside hijacked building in Joburg, video sends chills down the spine

People

3 years ago

Criminals operating from Vanin Court, a notorious building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, attacked another unsuspecting victim and made away with their possessions.

Mzansi amped as excited stunner flexes new apartment, shares cute celebratory snaps

Mzansi amped as excited stunner flexes new apartment, shares cute celebratory snaps

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A Mzansi woman is cutting a figure of sheer excitement on the bustling timeline as she flexes a new apartment. Her tweet quickly went viral as locals gushed.

Hairstyle trends: Viral video of man getting hair extensions sparks reactions

Hairstyle trends: Viral video of man getting hair extensions sparks reactions

Africa

3 years ago

A video of a man getting his hair done, which surfaced online has gone viral due to the nature of the style. The young man was spotted getting hair extensions.

Tshepiso Mametela