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

SA's blue couch on tour in Gauteng and locals are loving it: 'Looting memorabilia'

SA's blue couch on tour in Gauteng and locals are loving it: 'Looting memorabili...

2 years ago

Soweto leader Nhlanhla Lux trends as Diepkloof clamours over electricity situation

Soweto leader Nhlanhla Lux trends as Diepkloof clamours over electricity situati...

2 years ago

Group of med students celebrate obtaining degrees, SA cheers them on: 'Title change'

Group of med students celebrate obtaining degrees, SA cheers them on: 'Title cha...

2 years ago

Date set: Cassper Nyovest ups offer to R200k if Slik Talk can knock him out

Date set: Cassper Nyovest ups offer to R200k if Slik Talk can knock him out

2 years ago

EFF angry over 'electricity disconnections across Joburg' on orders of new DA mayor

EFF angry over 'electricity disconnections across Joburg' on orders of new DA ma...

2 years ago

Video of couple robbed in driveway of their own home sends chills down SA's spine

Video of couple robbed in driveway of their own home sends chills down SA's spin...

2 years ago

"Eish": SA taken aback by cellphone store robbery caught on camera in Pretoria

"Eish": SA taken aback by cellphone store robbery caught on camera in Pretoria

CCTV footage of a cellphone store robbery has emerged on social media. The clip shows a group of suspects entering a business and holding it up at gunpoint.

New Zealand looks to cut out smoking by imposing lifetime ban on cigarette sales

New Zealand looks to cut out smoking by imposing lifetime ban on cigarette sales

New Zealand has announced that it plans to pass a law that prevents any person born after 2008 from ever being able to buy cigarettes or tobacco based products.

Homeless teen's life changes after making dress for his prom date, now owns company

Homeless teen's life changes after making dress for his prom date, now owns company

A US fashion designer, who was homeless as a child, has become a household name in his community for his handiwork, having designed a movie inspired garment.

Guilty verdict for 4 minors accused of Thoriso Themane's murder, SA jubilant

Guilty verdict for 4 minors accused of Thoriso Themane's murder, SA jubilant

Four out of six minors have been convicted for the murder of a Limpopo man, Thoriso Themane, in February 2019. Locals online have welcomed the court's decision.

Sol's response to Joburg school robbery sets off pun avalanche online: "No class"

Sol's response to Joburg school robbery sets off pun avalanche online: "No class"

Local podcaster Sol Phenduka headed to Twitter to conjure up a light hearted response to a chilling school robbery in Joburg. The tweet had netizens in stitches

Boity rocks sexy number on safari vacay, sets tongues wagging online: 'Keep bodying'

Boity rocks sexy number on safari vacay, sets tongues wagging online: 'Keep bodying'

Musician Boity Thulo took to Instagram to share a saucy picture amid her vacation to a safari lodge. The sexy ensemble instantly attracted some raving reviews.

Christmas-ready Shauwn Mkhize gives Mzansi a glimpse into her lux mega home

Christmas-ready Shauwn Mkhize gives Mzansi a glimpse into her lux mega home

Flamboyant socialite Shauwn Mkhize is gearing up for a grand Christmas at her home. Taking to Instagram, Mamkhize posted a video in which she parades her house.

Andile Mpisane proudly flaunts new R3 million Mercedes-Maybach, SA wowed

Andile Mpisane proudly flaunts new R3 million Mercedes-Maybach, SA wowed

Andile Mpisane has locals drooling on the timeline with his latest acquisition. The Royal AM chair took to Instagram to share a video flaunting a R3m Maybach.

Girl's vegetable and fruit Christmas tree captures Mzansi's imagination: "Dijo tsa January"

Girl's vegetable and fruit Christmas tree captures Mzansi's imagination: "Dijo tsa January"

A Christmas tree creation is doing the rounds online. Netizens are mulling over the use of vegetables to make it, particularly with January around the corner.

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