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

Suspects linked to Babita Deokaran murder will spend Christmas in jail after bail denied

Suspects linked to Babita Deokaran murder will spend Christmas in jail after bai...

2 years ago

Bheki Cele trends after flushing down thousands of litres of booze: 'Minister of Alcohol'

Bheki Cele trends after flushing down thousands of litres of booze: 'Minister of...

2 years ago

8 die in head-on collision on N1 near Beaufort West, 'burnt beyond recognition'

8 die in head-on collision on N1 near Beaufort West, 'burnt beyond recognition'

2 years ago

Harrowing video shows suspects robbing victim in driveway of home, SA perplexed

Harrowing video shows suspects robbing victim in driveway of home, SA perplexed

2 years ago

3 Incredible records Man City broke after 4-0 win over Newcastle

3 Incredible records Man City broke after 4-0 win over Newcastle

2 years ago

After his brother forced Mayweather to a draw, Jake Paul knocks out ex-UFC star Woodley to remain unbeaten

After his brother forced Mayweather to a draw, Jake Paul knocks out ex-UFC star...

2 years ago

EPL club make contact with Christian Eriksen’s agent over transfer

EPL club make contact with Christian Eriksen’s agent over transfer

An unnamed EPL club has reportedly made contact with Christian Eriksen's agent over the possible transfer of the midfielder. Eriksen is currently a free agent.

Alexander Lacazette names 4 Arsenal teammates who can replace Aubameyang as captain

Alexander Lacazette names 4 Arsenal teammates who can replace Aubameyang as captain

Arsenal are currently without a captain after Aubameyang was axed from the role. Lacazette has now said there is a pool of teammates who can fill the shoes.

SA stunned as Andile Mpisane proposes to Tamia Louw, not baby mama Sithelo Shozi

SA stunned as Andile Mpisane proposes to Tamia Louw, not baby mama Sithelo Shozi

SA is still attempting to come to terms with the drama that has been served on the timeline after Royal AM chairman Andile Mpisane proposed to another woman.

DOE says damage to marking centre in Free State won't delay matric results, SA expectant

DOE says damage to marking centre in Free State won't delay matric results, SA expectant

The Free State Department of Education has vowed the release of the 2021 NSC matric exam results will not be delayed, following damage to an exam centre there.

Woman allegedly kills lover after dispute over his bonus in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape

Woman allegedly kills lover after dispute over his bonus in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape

A middle aged woman has been arrested and charged with murder in Cookhouse, a small village in the Eastern Cape. It comes after a man, 38, was stabbed to death.

Local lady says Cassper Nyovest's success should be lesson to degree holders

Local lady says Cassper Nyovest's success should be lesson to degree holders

A Twitter user has caused a stir after comparing the relevance of education in view of Cassper Nyovest's success. The post had a flood of opposing views to it.

Ronald Lamola calls for restraint after Jacob Zuma medical parole ruling: 'Let's stay calm'

Ronald Lamola calls for restraint after Jacob Zuma medical parole ruling: 'Let's stay calm'

Minister Ronald Lamola has called on South Africans to respect the court's decision to send Jacob Zuma back to jail. He also warned against inciting violence.

Curvy stunner praises ancestors for copping her first whip, Mzansi stans: 'Makukhanye'

Curvy stunner praises ancestors for copping her first whip, Mzansi stans: 'Makukhanye'

A local lady is making it a point to celebrate a major milestone on Twitter after her recent debut car purchase. The post has since been making the rounds.

Prosecutor in case against murder accused cops killed outside court, SA aghast: 'Sad'

Prosecutor in case against murder accused cops killed outside court, SA aghast: 'Sad'

A prosecutor was shot to death outside the Umlazi Magistrate's Court, southwest of Durban, on Wednesday. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage.

Tshepiso Mametela