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

Man uses quiz to propose to girlfriend in viral clip, SA gets the butterflies: "Beautiful"

Man uses quiz to propose to girlfriend in viral clip, SA gets the butterflies:...

People

3 years ago

Mob pretending to be parents allegedly kidnap 162 learners from North West school

Mob pretending to be parents allegedly kidnap 162 learners from North West...

South Africa

3 years ago

Thieves steal cash at Beitbridge border post: 'Did they carry the guard in?'

Thieves steal cash at Beitbridge border post: 'Did they carry the guard in?'

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government 'considering' end to state of disaster

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government 'considering' end to state of disaster

South Africa

3 years ago

Young Nigerian man builds small taxi in Aba, puts horn & headlights, video wows many people

Young Nigerian man builds small taxi in Aba, puts horn & headlights, video...

Africa

3 years ago

She's in spirit: Little girl hops on one foot in video, shows off sterling legwork in church that wowed pastor

She's in spirit: Little girl hops on one foot in video, shows off sterling...

Africa

3 years ago

SHS graduate who had no money for varsity becomes 1 of few female car detailing experts

SHS graduate who had no money for varsity becomes 1 of few female car detailing experts

Africa

3 years ago

Nayla Ologo graduated from senior high school and was unable to further her education because of financial difficulties. Currently, she is car detailing expert.

Nigerian lady recreates primary school graduation photo with mum 20 years after, her mum grew younger

Nigerian lady recreates primary school graduation photo with mum 20 years after, her mum grew younger

Africa

3 years ago

A beautiful Nigerian lady has melted hearts on social media with her adorable recreation of her primary school graduation photo with mother 20 years later.

Young man who had 8 A's in WAEC years ago shines in university, graduates with 1st class, shares result

Young man who had 8 A's in WAEC years ago shines in university, graduates with 1st class, shares result

Africa

3 years ago

A young Nigerian man was massively celebrated online after he shared photos that displayed his academic brilliance. In 2015, he cleared his WAEC examinations.

Peep laments little brother's passing in horrific taxi crash, SA sends condolences

Peep laments little brother's passing in horrific taxi crash, SA sends condolences

People

3 years ago

A local Twitter user is devastated after the recent loss of his sibling in a fatal road crash. The post has gone viral as other users sent their condolences.

Stunner's snazzy 'weekday vs weekend' transformation has SA doing a double take

Stunner's snazzy 'weekday vs weekend' transformation has SA doing a double take

People

3 years ago

A young Mzansi woman is on everyone's lips, thanks to her drop dead gorgeous looks once she swops her farm girl attire for a weave and tight hugging skirt.

Ex-Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli's criminal trial won't be funded by SAPS

Ex-Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli's criminal trial won't be funded by SAPS

South Africa

3 years ago

Disgraced former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and his co accused ex colleagues will not get financial aid from SAPS for their upcoming criminal trial.

Lions and pumas contract 'severe' Covid-19 from zookeepers, SA given variant warning

Lions and pumas contract 'severe' Covid-19 from zookeepers, SA given variant warning

South Africa

3 years ago

Several felines, including lions and cougars, tested positive for Covid 19 at a zoo in Tshwane. The animals reportedly contracted the virus from zookeepers.

Memorial service held for 2 'inseparable' Grade 10 learners killed in murder-suicide

Memorial service held for 2 'inseparable' Grade 10 learners killed in murder-suicide

South Africa

3 years ago

A memorial service was held for the two Grade 10 learners killed in an alleged murder suicide in Daveyton. They've been described as inseparable Sby mourners.

SA sceptical about Lady Du's motives for collaborating with rising star DJ Hlo

SA sceptical about Lady Du's motives for collaborating with rising star DJ Hlo

Celebrities

3 years ago

Amapiano artist Lady Du is under the glaring spotlight of online sleuths after recently sharing a video of her collaboration with new kid on the block, DJ Hlo.

Tshepiso Mametela