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

From business student to barber: Meet the Ghanaian lady breaking barriers in her profession

From business student to barber: Meet the Ghanaian lady breaking barriers in her...

People

3 years ago

SA praises young man gushing over being accepted into university for the 1st time

SA praises young man gushing over being accepted into university for the 1st...

People

3 years ago

SONA2022: Ramaphosa's address fails to inspire confidence from SA: "We are tired"

SONA2022: Ramaphosa's address fails to inspire confidence from SA: "We are...

South Africa

3 years ago

SONA2022: Ramaphosa announces ambitious plans for the year ahead, "We'll be victorious"

SONA2022: Ramaphosa announces ambitious plans for the year ahead, "We'll be...

Politics

3 years ago

SA rallies behind petition for Bongani Bingwa to apologise for immigration views

SA rallies behind petition for Bongani Bingwa to apologise for immigration views

South Africa

3 years ago

Engineering graduate gushes over master's degree enrolment, locals tip their hats

Engineering graduate gushes over master's degree enrolment, locals tip their...

People

3 years ago

Fab girl toasts to acceptance into BA Interior Design course at UJ, SA goes wild

Fab girl toasts to acceptance into BA Interior Design course at UJ, SA goes wild

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A young, driven girl is the toast of SA's social networking community after she shared she'd been accepted into UJ. Here, the lass will study interior design.

Soon to be homeowner has Mzansi gushing as construction continues: "Good luck, bro"

Soon to be homeowner has Mzansi gushing as construction continues: "Good luck, bro"

People

3 years ago

A local guy headed to the timeline on Twitter to gush over the house he's building. The tweet attracted massive attention, with varying opinions being shared.

Azapo members sing 'Shoot the Boer' in court amid EFF, AfriForum case: "Disturbing"

Azapo members sing 'Shoot the Boer' in court amid EFF, AfriForum case: "Disturbing"

South Africa

3 years ago

Amid the EFF's and AfriForum's court battle, Azapo members broke out in song, reciting the contentious "Shoot the Boer" lyrics, for which the EFF is in court.

SANDF in Tshwane to have its electricity disconnected over R3.2m bill: "SA is falling apart"

SANDF in Tshwane to have its electricity disconnected over R3.2m bill: "SA is falling apart"

South Africa

3 years ago

The SANDF navy offices were on the City of Tshwane's radar as it moved to cut electricity en masse across the city due to being owed billions in unpaid rates.

3 Arrested after robbing, torturing man while child, 5, stood watch: "heartbreaking"

3 Arrested after robbing, torturing man while child, 5, stood watch: "heartbreaking"

South Africa

3 years ago

Three suspects were arrested for allegedly robbing a homeowner in Ermelo. The suspects also reportedly tortured the victim with his grandchild in the house.

DA calls for extension to school day to reclaim lost time, SA opposes move: "Hulle is mal"

DA calls for extension to school day to reclaim lost time, SA opposes move: "Hulle is mal"

South Africa

3 years ago

The DA wants the basic education department to extend the school day by an additional hour. The party said this is so learners can catch up on the curriculum.

I said no to marriage, travelled to Canada for my PhD instead - Nigerian woman shares story, stirs reactions

I said no to marriage, travelled to Canada for my PhD instead - Nigerian woman shares story, stirs reactions

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian woman has revealed how she had to take the brave decision of choosing PhD in Canada instead of staying back with a man who was working as a cleaner.

Zodwa Wabantu causes a frenzy with intimate sangoma initiation pics, fans slam open show

Zodwa Wabantu causes a frenzy with intimate sangoma initiation pics, fans slam open show

Celebrities

3 years ago

Entertainer Zodwa Wabantu has caused her latest stir on social media after sharing pictures of what should have been a private sangoma initiation ceremony.

SA grills local man opening 2nd tuck shop over his pricing: "Cost of living is too high"

SA grills local man opening 2nd tuck shop over his pricing: "Cost of living is too high"

People

3 years ago

A local man has headed online to gush over his second tuck shop, even sharing a picture of his well-stocked shelves. The post has since gone viral on Twitter.

Tshepiso Mametela