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

Man takes a swipe at Andile Mpisane for shading SA rappers: "He'll just go perform nabo Rick Ross"

Man takes a swipe at Andile Mpisane for shading SA rappers: "He'll just go...

People

3 years ago

"A Riky song comes on": DBN Gogo details seeing traumatised faces during emotional Braam event

"A Riky song comes on": DBN Gogo details seeing traumatised faces during...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Minnie Dlamini voices her heartbreak over Riky Rick's death: "Today's news could've easily been me"

Minnie Dlamini voices her heartbreak over Riky Rick's death: "Today's news...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Connie Ferguson's heartfelt message strikes a chord with SA: "People are going through the most"

Connie Ferguson's heartfelt message strikes a chord with SA: "People are going...

Celebrities

3 years ago

I graduated bottom of my class with a 2.9 CGPA but got a job paying me N103m: Young man reveals, wows many

I graduated bottom of my class with a 2.9 CGPA but got a job paying me N103m:...

US

3 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II trends as SA questions reports about British monarch passing away

Queen Elizabeth II trends as SA questions reports about British monarch...

World

3 years ago

Fikile Mbalula releases monthly 2022 road stats, 774 fatalities in 637 crashes in January

Fikile Mbalula releases monthly 2022 road stats, 774 fatalities in 637 crashes in January

South Africa

3 years ago

Fikile Mbalula announced the inaugural monthly 2022 road statistics. The Transport Minister highlighted the number of fatalities on SA's roads last in January.

Stunning beauty influencer turns 23, Mzansi taken with her looks: "God is the greatest artist"

Stunning beauty influencer turns 23, Mzansi taken with her looks: "God is the greatest artist"

People

3 years ago

A local glam queen turned heads online as she posted an image as a nod to herself on her 23rd birthday. The pic spread like wildfire as Mzansi gushed over her.

Tshwane serial killer Wellington Kachidza, 27, pleads guilty to 6 murders, 8 kidnappings, SA horrified

Tshwane serial killer Wellington Kachidza, 27, pleads guilty to 6 murders, 8 kidnappings, SA horrified

South Africa

3 years ago

Wellington Kachidza, dubbed Tshwane's serial killer, handed in a guilty plea to a slew of charges. These include a combined total of 14 murders and kidnappings.

Local dude celebrates buying 1st house, Mzansi goes crazy for his win: "To die for"

Local dude celebrates buying 1st house, Mzansi goes crazy for his win: "To die for"

People

3 years ago

Another new Mzansi homeowner has graced the timeline and shared a wonderful image capturing his abode. Impressed Twitter users applauded the local for his win.

Kabza De Small, Uncle Vinny set Konka Soweto alight in trendy Amabhinca gear

Kabza De Small, Uncle Vinny set Konka Soweto alight in trendy Amabhinca gear

Entertainment

3 years ago

Kabza De Small and Uncle Vinny were oozing fashion forwardness amid a recent performance at Konka Soweto. The two entertainers' swag went down well with Mzansi.

Singer Keke Wyatt, 39, pregnant with 11th child, shares baby bump photos on social media

Singer Keke Wyatt, 39, pregnant with 11th child, shares baby bump photos on social media

Africa

3 years ago

American singer, Keke Wyatt is expecting her 11th child with her husband, Zackariah Darring. The 39-year-old made the announcement online with baby bump photos.

Police Minister Bheki Cele insists he was kept out of July unrest briefings, SA not convinced: "Liar"

Police Minister Bheki Cele insists he was kept out of July unrest briefings, SA not convinced: "Liar"

South Africa

3 years ago

Minister of Police Bheki Cele has told a national hearing he was not privy to the July unrest before it happened as he was kept out of intelligence briefings.

Woman after 'Masechaba Ndlovu look' gets disappointed, SA floored: "Nawe you paid?"

Woman after 'Masechaba Ndlovu look' gets disappointed, SA floored: "Nawe you paid?"

People

3 years ago

A woman was in for a huge disappointment after wanting to achieve the 'Masechaba Ndlovu' look. She headed online to share now viral pictures of the hairstyle.

Slik Talk tears into Busta 929 over DJ's relationship with underage girl: "You're begging to go to jail"

Slik Talk tears into Busta 929 over DJ's relationship with underage girl: "You're begging to go to jail"

Entertainment

3 years ago

YouTuber Slik Talk has called Amapiano DJ Busta 929 out for his alleged predatory behaviour. The DJ has been exposed for having a relationship with a teenager.

Tshepiso Mametela