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

8 robbers reportedly killed by police in foiled Joburg cash-in-transit heist, video goes viral

8 robbers reportedly killed by police in foiled Joburg cash-in-transit heist,...

South Africa

3 years ago

Former spy boss Arthur Fraser confirms he lied about London University degree, SA roasts him

Former spy boss Arthur Fraser confirms he lied about London University degree,...

South Africa

3 years ago

SA YouTuber lands spot on Times Square billboard in New York, Mzansi proud: "Keep on winning"

SA YouTuber lands spot on Times Square billboard in New York, Mzansi proud:...

People

3 years ago

“If you are disabled, it does not mean your brain doesn’t function” - Physically challenged Ghanaian man

“If you are disabled, it does not mean your brain doesn’t function” - Physically...

Africa

3 years ago

History made as man Emmanuel Ikechukwu becomes first official Igbo lecturer at Oxford University

History made as man Emmanuel Ikechukwu becomes first official Igbo lecturer at...

Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi woman gushes over her dream spaza shop, SA applauds achievement

Mzansi woman gushes over her dream spaza shop, SA applauds achievement

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Local dancers light up the timeline with viral moves, Mzansi can't get enough: "Damn"

Local dancers light up the timeline with viral moves, Mzansi can't get enough: "Damn"

People

3 years ago

A local dancer and his mate recently caused a massive frenzy on social media as they danced excitedly to an Amapiano track. Their video has since gone viral.

Dad Shares Funny Pic of Toddler With the Cheese, SA Can't Get Enough: 'Best Crime Ever'

Dad Shares Funny Pic of Toddler With the Cheese, SA Can't Get Enough: 'Best Crime Ever'

People

3 years ago

A South African dad has unwittingly got Mzansi on his toddler's back after he shared incriminating evidence of the cute, blameless munchkin on social media.

Shauwn Mkhize spotted with Rick Ross, Nelly and more at 'Legendz of the Streetz' tour in the US

Shauwn Mkhize spotted with Rick Ross, Nelly and more at 'Legendz of the Streetz' tour in the US

Celebrities

3 years ago

Shauwn Mkhize took Instagram to share the star studded hip hop cast she's had a chance to rub shoulders with in the US ahead of the Legendz of the Streetz tour.

Truck driver cooks his own delicious dinner, Mzansi unsure of his cooking skills: 'Hai no'

Truck driver cooks his own delicious dinner, Mzansi unsure of his cooking skills: 'Hai no'

People

3 years ago

A long distance truck driver set Mzansi tongues wagging on social media after he served up snaps of the dinner he cooked himself while on one of his travels.

Local man pulls off stunning marriage proposal, Mzansi celebrates: "She said yes"

Local man pulls off stunning marriage proposal, Mzansi celebrates: "She said yes"

People

3 years ago

A social media influencer is overjoyed with the results of his marriage proposal. The tweep headed online to share viral pics of the event with his followers.

Kidnapping victims rescued by Joburg cops in high-speed chase: "These guys are daring"

Kidnapping victims rescued by Joburg cops in high-speed chase: "These guys are daring"

South Africa

3 years ago

JMPD patrol officers responded to an attempted hijacking and kidnapping in Kensington. Officers pursued a Toyota Quantum taxi and managed to free the victims.

DBN Gogo extends her father ex-minister Jeff Radebe a heartfelt tribute on his birthday: "My dude"

DBN Gogo extends her father ex-minister Jeff Radebe a heartfelt tribute on his birthday: "My dude"

Celebrities

3 years ago

DBN Gogo shared a special tribute to her father, former cabinet minister Jeff Radebe, on his birthday. She took to Twitter with several pics from the event.

Ex-President Thabo Mbeki warns ANC against declaring new leaders ahead of conference: "It's a trap"

Ex-President Thabo Mbeki warns ANC against declaring new leaders ahead of conference: "It's a trap"

South Africa

3 years ago

Former ANC President Thabo Mbeki was recently called upon to lend a hand in the party's Free State provincial leadership's current struggle with divisions.

DJ Citi Lyts' family recalls bloodshed as late star is laid to rest: "He was shot 10 times, not 8"

DJ Citi Lyts' family recalls bloodshed as late star is laid to rest: "He was shot 10 times, not 8"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Entertainer DJ Citi Lyts, who was recently gunned down, has been laid to rest. At the funeral, relatives recalled the bloody scene where his body was found.

Tshepiso Mametela