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

R3m Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into by truck in KZN, SA cringes: "Sorry for the guy's insurance"

R3m Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into by truck in KZN, SA cringes: "Sorry for...

South Africa

3 years ago

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn Accounting degree from PSU

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn...

US

3 years ago

Thando Thabethe makes a fashionable statement in sexy 'Friday night' summer dress: "Looking fly"

Thando Thabethe makes a fashionable statement in sexy 'Friday night' summer...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Tembisa nurse's grieving family blames state for death, SA thinks blame misplaced: "Unreasonable"

Tembisa nurse's grieving family blames state for death, SA thinks blame...

South Africa

3 years ago

Local stunner proudly shows off brand new Audi, pics go viral: "More wins and...

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

Woman's mouth-watering fruit and vegetables stall has Mzansi singing her praises: "Keep it up"

Woman's mouth-watering fruit and vegetables stall has Mzansi singing her...

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

RTMC wants speeds on SA roads dropped by 10km/h, SA slams suggestion: "Limits aren't a problem"

RTMC wants speeds on SA roads dropped by 10km/h, SA slams suggestion: "Limits aren't a problem"

South Africa

3 years ago

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) wants to see the speed limit reduced by 10km/h. The corporation has tabled its recommendation to the government.

Tembisa nurse slain by police officer boyfriend to be buried in Limpopo: "RIP to her soul"

Tembisa nurse slain by police officer boyfriend to be buried in Limpopo: "RIP to her soul"

South Africa

3 years ago

The Tembisa Hospital nurse, Lebogang Monene, who was allegedly gunned down by her policeman lover, will be buried at Marulaneng village in Limpopo on Saturday.

EFF leader Julius Malema drops a bombshell amid High Court testimony: "I'm not scared of killing"

EFF leader Julius Malema drops a bombshell amid High Court testimony: "I'm not scared of killing"

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema had a heated verbal exchange with AfriForum's legal representative Mark Oppenheimer in the High Court in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Man qualifies as a Chartered Accountant, SA wild with excitement: "You did the things"

Man qualifies as a Chartered Accountant, SA wild with excitement: "You did the things"

People

3 years ago

A local man is in line to register as a Chartered Accountant or CA(SA) after passing his Saica APC exams. Twitter users have raised a glass to his achievement.

Clip of Julius Malema's reaction to 'Kill the Boer' song in court floors SA: "We are led"

Clip of Julius Malema's reaction to 'Kill the Boer' song in court floors SA: "We are led"

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema faced cross examination in the Equality Court amid the hate speech trial brought by AfriForum. Malema's testimony has since gone viral.

Khumbu Shelembe: The woman who went from cashier to owner of a petrol station

Khumbu Shelembe: The woman who went from cashier to owner of a petrol station

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A female petrol station owner has South Africans feeling inspired online. Her story of climbing the ladder after working as a cashier has been widely discussed.

City of Joburg cuts Sandton Mall services due to R158m unpaid municipal bill: "Ayeye"

City of Joburg cuts Sandton Mall services due to R158m unpaid municipal bill: "Ayeye"

South Africa

3 years ago

The City of Joburg aims to claw back on around R40 billion in municipal debts. To help it along, services, including water, has been cut at various companies.

DBN Gogo, Focalistic dating rumours put to bed as "it couple" reveals their romance

DBN Gogo, Focalistic dating rumours put to bed as "it couple" reveals their romance

Celebrities

3 years ago

DJ and producer DBN Gogo and rapper Focalistic have revealed that they are an item. In a video posted on social media, the two are seen nestled in a hotel room.

Kagiso high school educator fired for asking learners for sex, nudes: "Oh no he didn't"

Kagiso high school educator fired for asking learners for sex, nudes: "Oh no he didn't"

Education

3 years ago

A teacher from Kagiso Secondary School has been fired for misconduct. For several years, the educator tried to pursue sexual relationships with female learners.

Tshepiso Mametela