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

SA tears into peep's 'biggest' contribution to society: "I'm not rude to cashiers or waiters"

SA tears into peep's 'biggest' contribution to society: "I'm not rude to cashier...

2 years ago

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo calls Lindiwe Sisulu to order over judiciary comments

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo calls Lindiwe Sisulu to order over judiciary...

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema reaffirms mandatory vaccine stance: 'No one should be forced'

EFF leader Julius Malema reaffirms mandatory vaccine stance: 'No one should be f...

2 years ago

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu overjoyed by SA's removal from EU nations' red lists

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu overjoyed by SA's removal from EU nations' red l...

2 years ago

Kisii: Lovely story of married couple who went to same schools, graduated with same degree

Kisii: Lovely story of married couple who went to same schools, graduated with s...

2 years ago

IFP visits hostels in Ekurhuleni to assess poor state, hopes to improve conditions

IFP visits hostels in Ekurhuleni to assess poor state, hopes to improve conditio...

2 years ago

Supporters of arson accused Zandile Mafe want to see him freed: 'Enough is enough'

Supporters of arson accused Zandile Mafe want to see him freed: 'Enough is enough'

People calling for the release of Zandile Mafe, accused of setting Parliament alight, gathered outside the court. The group reiterated that Mafe is a scapegoat.

'Skeem Saam' actress Shoki Mmola unfazed as peeps slam her for bikini pics: "Too old"

'Skeem Saam' actress Shoki Mmola unfazed as peeps slam her for bikini pics: "Too old"

Shoki Mmola, the actress who plays the role of Celia Kunutu on 'Skeem Saam', is indifferent to criticism over the beach outfit she wore at a filling station.

SA debates whether it's a red flag if a parent stays with their parents

SA debates whether it's a red flag if a parent stays with their parents

Locals headed online to dissect an interesting topic. A tweep had opened a can of worms after tweeting that a parent who stays with their parents is a red flag.

Millionaire abandons house and her gold car after death, leaves vehicle to rust in viral video, many react

Millionaire abandons house and her gold car after death, leaves vehicle to rust in viral video, many react

A house abandoned by its owner has got people talking on social media. There was also a Mustang inside. Many condemned people for trespassing on the property.

Learner bags 5 AS and A Level distinctions, SA amazed: 'Even Afrikaans? Wow, man'

Learner bags 5 AS and A Level distinctions, SA amazed: 'Even Afrikaans? Wow, man'

A learner is hitting all the right notes in the world of academia, and Mzansi is here for it. The bright has spark headed online to flex her incredible results.

SA Federation of Trade Unions berates decision by PetroSA to retrench about 1k workers

SA Federation of Trade Unions berates decision by PetroSA to retrench about 1k workers

PetroSA plans to lay off about 850 workers – a move which trade union, Saftu, has slammed. PetroSA cited a lack of gas reserves and general economic constraints

New study finds common cold T cells capable of providing Covid-19 protection

New study finds common cold T cells capable of providing Covid-19 protection

Groundbreaking new research has established that high levels of T cells that defend against common colds and flu, can provide protection against Covid 19.

Medical practice robbed of cellphones, laptops, cops arrest 2 men after shootout

Medical practice robbed of cellphones, laptops, cops arrest 2 men after shootout

Police arrested two men who allegedly held up a business in Roosevelt Park, near Montgomery Park. The pair will appear in court soon to face their charges.

Afghan baby who disappeared after flying with US soldiers finally reunites with family

Afghan baby who disappeared after flying with US soldiers finally reunites with family

An Afghanistan baby was lost during the US evacuation of locals at the Kabul airport has been reunited with is parents. The boy was rescued by a taxi driver.

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