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

Nandi Madida speaks fondly about her hubby Zakes Bantwini's calming presence in her life

Nandi Madida speaks fondly about her hubby Zakes Bantwini's calming presence...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Heavily armed gang attack cash in transit van in Delmas, 2 robbers killed, SA applauds

Heavily armed gang attack cash in transit van in Delmas, 2 robbers killed, SA...

South Africa

3 years ago

Vodka company tells SA consumers brand has no affiliation to Russia amid war...

Business and Economy

3 years ago

Mihlali and Lasizwe serve friendship goals, influencer gets sweet surprise from her "F"

Mihlali and Lasizwe serve friendship goals, influencer gets sweet surprise...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Man shares losing brother to depression, Mzansi left reeling: "Life's something else"

Man shares losing brother to depression, Mzansi left reeling: "Life's...

People

3 years ago

“I want to become a doctor” - Girl spotted learning under solar streetlight in Ghana reveals in emotional video

“I want to become a doctor” - Girl spotted learning under solar streetlight in...

Africa

3 years ago

I got depressed after finding out my former coursemate makes 3 times my salary at work - GH man

I got depressed after finding out my former coursemate makes 3 times my salary at work - GH man

Africa

3 years ago

The post sighted by YEN.com.gh on the LinkedIn timeline of Roland had him sharing that he was very depressed because his class mate makes more money than him.

Ntando Duma buys plush new home, shares cute celebratory snaps: "Silently winning"

Ntando Duma buys plush new home, shares cute celebratory snaps: "Silently winning"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Mzansi actress and media personality Ntando Duma is gushing over her posh new home. Pics of the star celebrating the acquisition were shared on social media.

SA government to grant trophy hunters 170 leopards, rhinos and elephants, locals slam move

SA government to grant trophy hunters 170 leopards, rhinos and elephants, locals slam move

South Africa

3 years ago

Minister Barbara Creecy announced plans to allocate a total of 170 wild animals to trophy hunters in 2020. These will partly comprise elephants and rhinos.

US actor Tom Cruise reveals he could set up house in SA, stans gush: "It would be nice to live here"

US actor Tom Cruise reveals he could set up house in SA, stans gush: "It would be nice to live here"

US

3 years ago

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise announced that he might move to South Africa permanently. He was interacting with excited fans after a day of shooting in Hoedspruit.

EFF says Cyril Ramphosa's move to axe Khehla Sitole exposes ANC's factional failures: "Misfire"

EFF says Cyril Ramphosa's move to axe Khehla Sitole exposes ANC's factional failures: "Misfire"

South Africa

3 years ago

The EFF is criticising President Cyril Ramaphosa for firing national police commissioner General Khehla Sitole. The top cop was dismissed on Friday afternoon.

Ramaphosa axes top cop Sitole as national police commissioner, SA calls for Bheki Cele's head

Ramaphosa axes top cop Sitole as national police commissioner, SA calls for Bheki Cele's head

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired national police commissioner General Khehla Sitole. Sitole will vacate the post on 31 March this year by mutual agreement.

SA zones in on Riky Rick's lyrics, unsettling message about "saying goodbye" comes to light

SA zones in on Riky Rick's lyrics, unsettling message about "saying goodbye" comes to light

Celebrities

3 years ago

In the aftermath of his passing, Riky Rick is being remembered for his music. Fans have honed in on the supposed subliminal farewell messages he left behind.

"Distasteful": Cassper Nyovest slammed for his alleged homophobic Riky Rick tribute

"Distasteful": Cassper Nyovest slammed for his alleged homophobic Riky Rick tribute

Celebrities

3 years ago

Rapper Cassper Nyovest has opened up about the death of Riky Rick. Cassper headed online to share a tributary post that quickly attracted a flood of criticism.

Pearl Thusi sparks frank mental health discussions, SA shares a mouthful: "I'm not okay!"

Pearl Thusi sparks frank mental health discussions, SA shares a mouthful: "I'm not okay!"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Actress Pearl Thusi headed online to connect with her fans around the reality of mental illness. The move comes just days after rapper Riky Rick's passing.

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