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

Eastern Cape man slapped with arrest for viral assault of 2 women in Elliotdale

Eastern Cape man slapped with arrest for viral assault of 2 women in Elliotdale

2 months ago

Soweto woman, 23, arrested for scheming own kidnapping to extort R200k from father, sister and lover

Soweto woman, 23, arrested for scheming own kidnapping to extort R200k from fath...

2 months ago

Unemployed KZN doctors take to the streets to demand government open doors to job opportunities

Unemployed KZN doctors take to the streets to demand government open doors to jo...

2 months ago

Notorious gang leader, 22, 'most wanted' for Inanda murders killed in Verulam shootout

Notorious gang leader, 22, 'most wanted' for Inanda murders killed in Verulam sh...

2 months ago

Video of Nelson Mandela Bay cops' heavy gunfight with thugs goes viral

Video of Nelson Mandela Bay cops' heavy gunfight with thugs goes viral

2 months ago

Woman filmed smashing alleged cheating man's car at complex parking: "Bashimane ba tlo re bolaya"

Woman filmed smashing alleged cheating man's car at complex parking: "Bashimane...

2 months ago

US makes about-turn on HIV aid as Trump lifts ban to SA, low-income countries — for now

US makes about-turn on HIV aid as Trump lifts ban to SA, low-income countries — for now

The US State Department has lifted the ban on HIV aid to SA and other low-income after President Donald Trump issued a directive to halt it in his first week.

Kinross officers come under tavern attack, police appeal to communities to desist from hostility

Kinross officers come under tavern attack, police appeal to communities to desist from hostility

Mpumalanga SAPS has condemned the aggression shown to police after officers were attacked in Kinross and their patrol vehicle damaged while ordering a tavern closed.

Elderly Jacob Zuma pictured with his teenage children from brood of over 21 sparks SA's intrigue

Elderly Jacob Zuma pictured with his teenage children from brood of over 21 sparks SA's intrigue

Jacob Zuma took a photo with two of his teenage children from a hoard of over 21, raising interesting observations from social media users after going viral.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma turns 76: A look at her life and career

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma turns 76: A look at her life and career

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma celebrated her 73rd birthday on Thursday, 27 January, and Briefly News decided to take an in depth look at her life and career this far.

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KZN SAPS shoot down 'smear campaign' targeting top cop

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KZN SAPS shoot down 'smear campaign' targeting top cop

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has hit back at allegations levelled against him of abusing his power by interfering in an arrest.

North West constable killed in N4 car crash returning from crime scene identified

North West constable killed in N4 car crash returning from crime scene identified

The identity of the North West female police officer who died in a single-vehicle collision when a state van overturned has been released as constable Keagile Rampa.

Identity of Kruger National Park victim trampled to death by elephant confirmed

Identity of Kruger National Park victim trampled to death by elephant confirmed

The victim of an elephant attack at Kruger National Park has been identified after he died while reportedly attempting to shield his grandchildren from its charge.

KZN miracle baby's family moved by outpouring following burial of 6 relatives killed in N3 tragedy

KZN miracle baby's family moved by outpouring following burial of 6 relatives killed in N3 tragedy

A surviving family member of the six who died in the N3 Van Reenen's Pass tragedy on 6 January 2025, spoke exclusively to Briefly News about the support received.

Owner returns to find Jaguar burnt to crisp in viral clip after Gauteng mechanic orders him to leave

Owner returns to find Jaguar burnt to crisp in viral clip after Gauteng mechanic orders him to leave

A video made the rounds showing showing a Jaguar owner bemoaning a disaster after flames engulfed it at an electrical mechanic's workshop in Gauteng.

Tshepiso Mametela