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

Uneasy ANC members want billionaire Patrice Motsepe 'to rescue sinking ship'

Uneasy ANC members want billionaire Patrice Motsepe 'to rescue sinking ship'

2 years ago

Mzansi bowled over by latest pickpocketing trend in Durban, clip goes viral: 'Talent show'

Mzansi bowled over by latest pickpocketing trend in Durban, clip goes viral: 'Ta...

2 years ago

I entered university at almost 30, lost my dad early: Nigerian lady inspires many with her dark secrets

I entered university at almost 30, lost my dad early: Nigerian lady inspires man...

2 years ago

Obsessed Kylie Jenner fan arrested at her home for violating restraining order

Obsessed Kylie Jenner fan arrested at her home for violating restraining order

2 years ago

SA unsure about police car being clamped as insane pic goes viral: 'Nobody is exempt'

SA unsure about police car being clamped as insane pic goes viral: 'Nobody is ex...

2 years ago

Ward councillor arrested along with 2 others in KZN for 3 murders, 7 more attempted

Ward councillor arrested along with 2 others in KZN for 3 murders, 7 more attemp...

2 years ago

Experts predict 'likely drop' of petrol from R20 a litre as relief on the cards for SA

Experts predict 'likely drop' of petrol from R20 a litre as relief on the cards for SA

The price of fuel is set to drop at the start of the New Year. This comes after a record price hike that saw motorists paying R20 a litre at the petrol pump.

Business improves for Liquor Trading Industry despite Covid-19 restrictions

Business improves for Liquor Trading Industry despite Covid-19 restrictions

Despite countless bans on the sale of alcohol, the liquor industry saw improved business. Liquor traders hope it remains this way for the foreseeable future.

Man moves into new home, Mzansi goes gaga for him: 'A very big and important step'

Man moves into new home, Mzansi goes gaga for him: 'A very big and important step'

Saffas are applauding a local Twitter user for making it to the big league of independence. This is after the tweep shared a picture of his new apartment.

KZN filling station workers accuse employer of swindling pension fund, SA stunned

KZN filling station workers accuse employer of swindling pension fund, SA stunned

Workers at a petrol station in Shelly Beach, KwaZulu Natal, are disgruntled and have accused their employer of misappropriating their provident fund monies.

Omicron: US to end travel ban to South Africa amid easing fears over new variant

Omicron: US to end travel ban to South Africa amid easing fears over new variant

The US will lift restrictions on South Africa, including other southern African countries, at midnight on 31 December after previously imposing a travel ban.

SA impressed with domesticated madala cooking it up in the kitchen: 'Male mbokodo'

SA impressed with domesticated madala cooking it up in the kitchen: 'Male mbokodo'

Online users have been bowled over by a picture of a pensioner cooking pap in the kitchen. The image that shows him in action was recently shared on Twitter.

Fight 'over family home' sparked murder of 7, Limpopo still reeling: "Hayi kunzima"

Fight 'over family home' sparked murder of 7, Limpopo still reeling: "Hayi kunzima"

The incident in which seven family members were murdered in Jimmy Jones Village near Malamulele was sparked by a fight over how the family home was being run.

Seat next to President Cyril Ramaphosa will cost R1.2m at ANC's 110th anniversary

Seat next to President Cyril Ramaphosa will cost R1.2m at ANC's 110th anniversary

A seat at President Cyril Ramaphosa's table at the ANC's gala dinner will cost R1.2m. The event is a precursor to the party's 110th Anniversary in Polokwane.

Thieves steal JMPD-branded vehicle in Soweto, locals amused: "Banana Republic"

Thieves steal JMPD-branded vehicle in Soweto, locals amused: "Banana Republic"

A vehicle belonging to the JMPD was recently the target of thieves in Soweto. The car was stolen after officers arrived in the area to investigate a complaint.

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