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

1845 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

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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: 'Int...

3 years ago

Kannaland Council controversially re-elects convicted child sex offender as its mayor

Kannaland Council controversially re-elects convicted child sex offender as its...

3 years ago

Eskom announces load shedding at short notice looming after loss of generating units

Eskom announces load shedding at short notice looming after loss of generating u...

3 years ago

SANDF under-resourced, unable to protect its military bases, says defence commission

SANDF under-resourced, unable to protect its military bases, says defence commis...

3 years ago

Man in coma after being 'shot in the head' by cop in Muldersdrift, Ipid to investigate

Man in coma after being 'shot in the head' by cop in Muldersdrift, Ipid to inves...

3 years ago

Exclusive: Suretha Brits sentenced to 25 Years for masterminding hotelier husband's murder

Exclusive: Suretha Brits sentenced to 25 Years for masterminding hotelier husban...

3 years ago

5 People die in multi-car accident on N2 in KZN, several others in critical condition

5 People die in multi-car accident on N2 in KZN, several others in critical condition

5 People have been killed and several seriously injured in a multi vehicle crash on the N2 in KZN. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.

'Bias' Sizwe Dhlomo dragged for 'liking' Cassper too much: "He gets more hate"

'Bias' Sizwe Dhlomo dragged for 'liking' Cassper too much: "He gets more hate"

Local media personality Sizwe Dhlomo is defending his apparent bias towards rapper Cassper Nyovest. An online user claimed Dhlomo gravitates to Cassper more.

Slain fitness trainer's family 'in the dark' over police investigations, SA lashes out

Slain fitness trainer's family 'in the dark' over police investigations, SA lashes out

Lawrence Masinge's family are criticising SAPS for not providing them with information around the case. The fitness trainer was killed in his home this week.

'Etlang Pretoria': 3 people linked to alleged property hijacking syndicate in Joburg nabbed

'Etlang Pretoria': 3 people linked to alleged property hijacking syndicate in Joburg nabbed

Three people were arrested after a property hijacking syndicate was uncovered in the south of Johannesburg. The City of Joburg had earlier received a complaint.

"It's not undoable": Boity unpacks 'realistic' expectation, demands R450k allowance

"It's not undoable": Boity unpacks 'realistic' expectation, demands R450k allowance

Boity Thulo set tongues wagging while chatting to Mihlali Ndamase on her YouTube channel recently. She revealed expecting a monthly R450k girlfriend allowance.

"Aww": Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba gives peeps the feels online

"Aww": Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba gives peeps the feels online

A video recently made its way to social media showing a little boy wearing a Simba costume on Halloween. The reel touched many hearts and has since gone viral.

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Fenerbahce superstar in January

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Fenerbahce superstar in January

Chelsea have reportedly submitted an initial £20million ahead of a proposed deal for Attila Szalai. Atletico also want to sign the 23-year-old Hungarian star.

Top Premier League club Aston Villa announces the appointment of Liverpool legend as head coach

Top Premier League club Aston Villa announces the appointment of Liverpool legend as head coach

Steven Gerrard who guided Glasgow Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title last season, finishing the campaign undefeated in the league is now Aston Villa boss

Barcelona legend close to Messi set for sensational return five years after leaving club

Barcelona legend close to Messi set for sensational return five years after leaving club

Dani Alves is reportedly in talks for a stunning return to Barcelona five years after he left the Spanish club as reports say Xavi is also considering him.

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