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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Sizwe Dhlomo savagely claps back at troll: 'Difference between noise and content'

Sizwe Dhlomo savagely claps back at troll: 'Difference between noise and content...

3 years ago

Kaya FM rebukes Unathi Nkayi silencing claims after axed jock opens up: 'Untrue'

Kaya FM rebukes Unathi Nkayi silencing claims after axed jock opens up: 'Untrue'

3 years ago

'Let them go': UK citizens flood OR Tambo amid outbreak of new Covid-19 variant in SA

'Let them go': UK citizens flood OR Tambo amid outbreak of new Covid-19 variant...

3 years ago

Local man's flashy new BMW G20 330i whip turns heads, SA aspires: 'Your dreams are valid'

Local man's flashy new BMW G20 330i whip turns heads, SA aspires: 'Your dreams a...

3 years ago

'Ungenaphi?': Sportscaster Robert Marawa serves Fikile Mbalula fiery clap back over SABC jab

'Ungenaphi?': Sportscaster Robert Marawa serves Fikile Mbalula fiery clap back o...

3 years ago

Socialite Shauwn Mkhize returns with more tax advice for SA: 'Responsible citizenship'

Socialite Shauwn Mkhize returns with more tax advice for SA: 'Responsible citize...

3 years ago

Ramaphosa urges elected leaders to put citizens first, SA not swayed: 'Only now?'

Ramaphosa urges elected leaders to put citizens first, SA not swayed: 'Only now?'

President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Assembly that the needs of ordinary citizens ought to be prioritised. However, some are have expressed skepticism.

'uJehova': Woman celebrates paying off last debt after messy divorce, SA inspired

'uJehova': Woman celebrates paying off last debt after messy divorce, SA inspired

A local woman has headed online to share that she is now debt free following a less than ideal separation. Others in a similar position have drawn inspiration.

Police arrest 2 Eskom workers caught with R540k worth of 'stolen copper cables'

Police arrest 2 Eskom workers caught with R540k worth of 'stolen copper cables'

Two people believed to be Eskom employees have been arrested on suspicion of stolen property in Welkom, after they were found with copper cables worth R540k.

'Hebanna': Local influencer encourages SA men to cheat to curb women abuse, others agree

'Hebanna': Local influencer encourages SA men to cheat to curb women abuse, others agree

A local social media influencer is encouraging cheating, by men in particular, as a form of addressing the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.

New Drizzy in town 'Trake' shakes up Mzansi hip hop, new spin amuses locals

New Drizzy in town 'Trake' shakes up Mzansi hip hop, new spin amuses locals

Social media users are a amused by a local imitation of Canadian rapper Drake. Album cover artwork mimicking the rapper's 2013 offering has emerged online.

Courier delivery driver thwarts attempted robbery in Boksburg, hailed for awareness

Courier delivery driver thwarts attempted robbery in Boksburg, hailed for awareness

A courier van driver was able to shake off would be robbers during a brazen daylight robbery attempt in Boksburg. A clip of the incident has stirred reactions.

'Mpama': ANC councillor gets punched by EFF member as Richards Bay sitting erupts

'Mpama': ANC councillor gets punched by EFF member as Richards Bay sitting erupts

A fight reportedly broke out between two councillors from the ANC and EFF amid the election of a new mayor in the uMhlathuze Local Municipality in Richards Bay.

BI Phakathi generously blesses man who only asked for milk, video warms hearts

BI Phakathi generously blesses man who only asked for milk, video warms hearts

BI Phakathi recently assisted an elderly looking man at a shopping complex, who'd simply asked for milk. To the man's surprise, he was given several R100 notes.

Video of policewoman dancing in uniform renders local man displeased: 'Casukile'

Video of policewoman dancing in uniform renders local man displeased: 'Casukile'

Social media users have reacted hilariously to a local man's berating of a video clip of a South African Police Service (SAPS) constable dancing in uniform.

Tshepiso Mametela