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

'BBM' housemate leaves after 48 hours to receive counselling, SA has had enough

'BBM' housemate leaves after 48 hours to receive counselling, SA has had enough

TV Shows

3 years ago

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi admitted to hospital, SA prays for speedy recovery

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi admitted to hospital, SA prays for speedy...

South Africa

3 years ago

South Africa's only driver's license card printer back in operation: 'At long last'

South Africa's only driver's license card printer back in operation: 'At long...

South Africa

3 years ago

4 interesting new facts about Dangote as he leads Africa's richest list for the 11th year in a row

4 interesting new facts about Dangote as he leads Africa's richest list for...

World

3 years ago

No need for gas and kerosene: 67-year-old Nigerian man invents stove that uses only water to cook

No need for gas and kerosene: 67-year-old Nigerian man invents stove that uses...

Africa

3 years ago

She beat them hands down: Little girl causes stir on street with hot leg moves, wins lady, older boys in video

She beat them hands down: Little girl causes stir on street with hot leg...

Africa

3 years ago

Zippy 'Baby daddy' gets wrong formula, SA thinks it's deliberate: "Gents being gents"

Zippy 'Baby daddy' gets wrong formula, SA thinks it's deliberate: "Gents being gents"

People

3 years ago

A local lad's blunder has earned him a place on Twitter's viral tweets list, opening the floor to debate about the competency of men to follow instructions.

Hlomla Dandala bemoans Patrick Shai's passing, says Cassper 'bears some blame'

Hlomla Dandala bemoans Patrick Shai's passing, says Cassper 'bears some blame'

Celebrities

3 years ago

Actor Hlomla Dandala wants Cassper Nyovest to own up and accept some blame over the backlash directed at the late Patrick Shai, who recently took his own life.

Giving cattle farmer, 70, killed in KZN, SA berates senseless slaying: 'Bloody country'

Giving cattle farmer, 70, killed in KZN, SA berates senseless slaying: 'Bloody country'

South Africa

3 years ago

An elderly farmer has been killed in Howick, KwaZulu Natal, with police investigating cases of murder and robbery. Social media users have lamented the crime.

Rasta The Artist contemplating acting career after 'success' of Chicken Licken gig

Rasta The Artist contemplating acting career after 'success' of Chicken Licken gig

South Africa

3 years ago

Rasta is revelling in the notoriety of his Chicken Licken 'SoulBite' advert. The celebrity portraitist is hoping to expand his portfolio by going into acting.

'Mastermind' wanted Tshegofatso Pule's murder to appear a suicide, court hears

'Mastermind' wanted Tshegofatso Pule's murder to appear a suicide, court hears

South Africa

3 years ago

Ntuthuko Shoba appeared in the High Court in the murder trial of his girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule. The man he allegedly hired to kill Pule testified against him.

EFF's Julius Malema defends 'letting go' of party's Limpopo leadership: "Something's cooking"

EFF's Julius Malema defends 'letting go' of party's Limpopo leadership: "Something's cooking"

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema labelled the now disbanded Limpopo leadership as lazy. The politician was defending the decision to dissolve the provincial structure.

You need to own a mansion and at least 5 cars by age 27 - Netizen claims

You need to own a mansion and at least 5 cars by age 27 - Netizen claims

Africa

3 years ago

A young man recently took to his Twitter timeline to share that any individual who has reached the age of 27 needs to be the owner of five cars and a mansion.

'Mr Pun' Sol Phenduka makes fun of Kabza De Small's ropey outfit, leaves SA in stitches

'Mr Pun' Sol Phenduka makes fun of Kabza De Small's ropey outfit, leaves SA in stitches

People

3 years ago

Local podcast co host Sol Phenduka grabbed the chance to again impress with his puns. Heading to Twitter, he reacted to Amapiano DJ Kabza De Small's outfit.

SA lauds gorgeous girl celebrating 6 distinctions, bachelor's degree pass

SA lauds gorgeous girl celebrating 6 distinctions, bachelor's degree pass

People

3 years ago

A young girl headed online to celebrate achieving excellent academic marks. Sharing a selfie, the matriculant announced passing with all of six distinctions.

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