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

Dali Mpofu's Display at Chief Justice Interviews Shameful, Says SA's Bar Council

Dali Mpofu's Display at Chief Justice Interviews Shameful, Says SA's Bar Council

South Africa

3 years ago

Shepherd Bushiri ordered to face extradition to SA, locals welcome ruling

Shepherd Bushiri ordered to face extradition to SA, locals welcome ruling

South Africa

3 years ago

Vodacom 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate to bag more than R47m, SA jubilant

Vodacom 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate to bag more than R47m, SA...

South Africa

3 years ago

Alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile's trial to start in August: "Waste of time"

Alleged unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile's trial to start in August: "Waste...

South Africa

3 years ago

Male pastor who wears high heels during church services goes viral, photos spark debate on social media

Male pastor who wears high heels during church services goes viral, photos spark...

Africa

3 years ago

Mom shares pic of adorable baby and SA can't get enough: 'We need him on TV ads'

Mom shares pic of adorable baby and SA can't get enough: 'We need him on TV ads'

People

3 years ago

Stunner opens up about R30k TikTok scam, SA appalled by trend: "People are so gullible"

Stunner opens up about R30k TikTok scam, SA appalled by trend: "People are so gullible"

People

3 years ago

In a now viral post, a stunner recently headed to Twitter to put an alleged scam doing the rounds on the popular short-form video-sharing app, TikTok, on blast.

Gorgeous girl celebrates first workday, gushes over answered prayer: "You're so blessed"

Gorgeous girl celebrates first workday, gushes over answered prayer: "You're so blessed"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A local woman who had faith that her prayers would be answered has inspired many online. The Twitter user gushed over the results, much to Mzansi's liking.

AfriForum, EFF clash in court over controversial 'Shoot the Boer' song: "No retreat"

AfriForum, EFF clash in court over controversial 'Shoot the Boer' song: "No retreat"

South Africa

3 years ago

The EFF and AfriForum collided in the High Court over the former's "Shoot the Boer" song. The latter implored the court to rule against the political party.

WSU student found guilty of stealing R818k in NSFAS funds, SA reacts to verdict

WSU student found guilty of stealing R818k in NSFAS funds, SA reacts to verdict

South Africa

3 years ago

Former WSU student Sibongile Mani was found guilty of theft by the East London Regional Court. She was accused of stealing more than R800 000 of NSFAS funds.

Influencer cops mom a Chico, SA not buying it, calls for real owner to step out

Influencer cops mom a Chico, SA not buying it, calls for real owner to step out

People

3 years ago

An influencer set tongues wagging by claiming to have bought their mom a car. The car has become infamous as others, too, claimed buying the exact same one.

Lady in white dress keeps legs apart, shows off sweet dance moves on street, people fight over her in video

Lady in white dress keeps legs apart, shows off sweet dance moves on street, people fight over her in video

Africa

3 years ago

A lady in white dress caused a stir on a street with her dance moves. The dancer spread her legs apart as she broke into hot dance moves in a stunning video.

Stunner buys house to celebrate 27th birthday, SA goes berserk: "Incredible!"

Stunner buys house to celebrate 27th birthday, SA goes berserk: "Incredible!"

Women Empowerment

3 years ago

A woman smiling from ear to ear celebrated her birthday with a new house. The excited lass headed online to share the wonderful news with her Twitter followers.

Man goes gaga over sis turning 25 without a kid, claims to buy her R38k iPhone 13 Pro

Man goes gaga over sis turning 25 without a kid, claims to buy her R38k iPhone 13 Pro

People

3 years ago

A social media influencer has headed online to treat tweeps to his latest stunt by claiming to have bought his young sister an iPhone 13 device that costs R13k.

Chap focused on paying off debt cuts up cards, SA inspired: "Wanna enjoy my salary"

Chap focused on paying off debt cuts up cards, SA inspired: "Wanna enjoy my salary"

People

3 years ago

A man determined to rid himself of his credit accounts has made a bold move to ensure this. He headed online to share pics of the cut up store cards he owned.

Tshepiso Mametela