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

1844 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

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Ramaphosa lauds Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies for inaugural CAF WCL win: 'Well done'

Ramaphosa lauds Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies for inaugural CAF WCL win: 'Well done'

3 years ago

Sandringham High School learner escapes brazen kidnapping attempt in Johannesburg

Sandringham High School learner escapes brazen kidnapping attempt in Johannesbur...

3 years ago

Mystery 'service provider' helped EFF finance King Dalindyebo's new R1.8m ride, SA skeptical

Mystery 'service provider' helped EFF finance King Dalindyebo's new R1.8m ride,...

3 years ago

Peeps respond to Cassper's stance on women abuse: 'What is wrong with you?'

Peeps respond to Cassper's stance on women abuse: 'What is wrong with you?'

3 years ago

'New Lamiez in town?': DJ responds hilariously to S'Nova comparison

'New Lamiez in town?': DJ responds hilariously to S'Nova comparison

3 years ago

ANC coalition talks with other parties finalised: 'Hung municipalities will form councils'

ANC coalition talks with other parties finalised: 'Hung municipalities will form...

3 years ago

IEC reveals Ramaphosa's R366k ANC donation, while Motsepe contributed over R5m

IEC reveals Ramaphosa's R366k ANC donation, while Motsepe contributed over R5m

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his brother in law businessman Patrice Motsepe donated R366 000, and over R5 million, respectively, to the ANC before the polls.

Focused lady celebrates bagging BA Honours degree, like-minded folks inspired

Focused lady celebrates bagging BA Honours degree, like-minded folks inspired

A woman has headed online to share that she's obtained her BA Honours in African Languages qualification. Social media users have congratulated the achievement.

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

Female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles has been dragged by online users, who've accused her of not being authentic. Recently, she's taking flack for not mixing.

'Don Blockiato': Cassper trolled for being 'too sensitive', fast to block peeps on the timeline

'Don Blockiato': Cassper trolled for being 'too sensitive', fast to block peeps on the timeline

Local YouTuber Slik Talk tore into rapper Cassper Nyovest, making some contentious points in an online rant. A video of the trashing has gone viral on Twitter.

Activist Mzwakhe Mbuli to march to SABC for Robert Marawa's reinstatement: 'Let's join'

Activist Mzwakhe Mbuli to march to SABC for Robert Marawa's reinstatement: 'Let's join'

Local poet Mzwakhe Mbuli is planning to march to the SABC to have popular radio host Robert Marawa reinstated. Marawa was fired via a text message on 30 July.

'In 2021?': Man laments still needing certified matric copy for work, SA agrees

'In 2021?': Man laments still needing certified matric copy for work, SA agrees

Locals have taken to expressing their viewpoints around a certified matric copy when applying for work in 2021. Many agreed it has become unnecessary to do so.

SA congratulates lady who started pizza business using R350 grant: "We love it"

SA congratulates lady who started pizza business using R350 grant: "We love it"

A woman in the Northern Cape embarked on starting a pizza business using the R350 relief of distress grant she received. She is now making significant strides.

Double tragedy: Siblings mysteriously die in eMbalenhle after consuming noodles

Double tragedy: Siblings mysteriously die in eMbalenhle after consuming noodles

eMbalenhle SAPS have opened inquest dockets after two siblings reportedly died after eating a packet of noodles. The exact cause of death is currently unknown.

EFF pass up vote resulting in Knysna Municipality failing to elect Speaker: 'Interesting politics'

EFF pass up vote resulting in Knysna Municipality failing to elect Speaker: 'Interesting politics'

The EFF exercised its prerogative not to vote to elect a Speaker at a Knysna Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday. The meeting will reconvene in seven days.

Tshepiso Mametela