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

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TV personality Angie Diale dies aged 55, tributes shared online: "She was amazing"

TV personality Angie Diale dies aged 55, tributes shared online: "She was amazin...

2 years ago

ANC's Boy Mamabolo to run for deputy president, plans to fulfil branches wishes

ANC's Boy Mamabolo to run for deputy president, plans to fulfil branches wishes

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest: Saucy clip savagely adds salt to the wound after Slik Talk's brutal KO

Cassper Nyovest: Saucy clip savagely adds salt to the wound after Slik Talk's br...

2 years ago

Driven GH man graduates with 2nd-class upper after working at a filling station to support himself in uni

Driven GH man graduates with 2nd-class upper after working at a filling station...

2 years ago

Spider-Man fan who saved little sister from brutal dog attack 'flies' with the real actor on set in cute video

Spider-Man fan who saved little sister from brutal dog attack 'flies' with the r...

2 years ago

Petrol attendants save the day after man douses car with fuel and sets it on fire: 'Yoh'

Petrol attendants save the day after man douses car with fuel and sets it on fir...

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest punishes Slick Talk in promised fight, SA amused: #FameVSClout

Cassper Nyovest punishes Slick Talk in promised fight, SA amused: #FameVSClout

Cassper Nyovest dominated Slik Talk in a one sided boxing match in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. The Twitter streets have since been thrown into a frenzy.

Probe to Look Into Whereabouts of Late Queen Mantfombi's SUV Vehicle, Says IFP

Probe to Look Into Whereabouts of Late Queen Mantfombi's SUV Vehicle, Says IFP

The IFP is demanding a probe into the whereabouts of the SUV meant for the late Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini. The furore comes after a recent fleet handover.

ANC finally pays staff outstanding wages but December remains unpaid, SA critical

ANC finally pays staff outstanding wages but December remains unpaid, SA critical

The ANC has started processing staff salaries after several months of non payment. However, the payments only cover two months, with December yet to be paid.

Teenager driving Quantum arrested for running over child, 3, in Cape Town: 'Yeses!'

Teenager driving Quantum arrested for running over child, 3, in Cape Town: 'Yeses!'

A teen is facing a charge of culpable homicide after allegedly running a three year old child over. The incident occurred in Vrygrond, Cape Town, on Tuesday.

Cop arrested in Welkom for allegedly assaulting husband, also a police officer

Cop arrested in Welkom for allegedly assaulting husband, also a police officer

A female police captain in Welkom is facing charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). She has since made her first court appearance.

Local guys gets roasted for posting pics of group of kids after buying them gifts

Local guys gets roasted for posting pics of group of kids after buying them gifts

A local is catching flack on social media for sharing pictures of a group of kids with the new items he gifted them for Christmas ranging from shoes to clothes.

Cele encourages officers not to hesitate when confronted by 'gun-toting thugs'

Cele encourages officers not to hesitate when confronted by 'gun-toting thugs'

Police Minister Bheki Cele has again urged police to employ heavy handed tactics when dealing with an armed threat. He was speaking during an inspection tour.

Gauteng motorist arrested after 'clocking 207km per hour' amid increasing fatalities

Gauteng motorist arrested after 'clocking 207km per hour' amid increasing fatalities

Gauteng Traffic Police have pounced on at least 18 speeding motorists in the province. One of the drivers clocked a speed exceeding 200km per hour in Midrand.

Herman Mashaba a proud politician after wife scores master's degree, SA gushes

Herman Mashaba a proud politician after wife scores master's degree, SA gushes

ActionSA president Herman Mashaba headed online to parade his wife Connie's recent academic achievement. The 60 year old last week obtained her MBA degree.

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