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

Premier Sihle Zikalala laments transport industry's failure to employ locals, SA reacts

Premier Sihle Zikalala laments transport industry's failure to employ locals, SA...

South Africa

3 years ago

Old clip of retired Chief Justice Mogoeng crops up: 'An attempt to capture judiciary'

Old clip of retired Chief Justice Mogoeng crops up: 'An attempt to capture...

South Africa

3 years ago

Online schooling the answer to education crisis in SA? Light shed on new approach

Online schooling the answer to education crisis in SA? Light shed on new...

Education

3 years ago

SA tears into peep's 'biggest' contribution to society: "I'm not rude to cashiers or waiters"

SA tears into peep's 'biggest' contribution to society: "I'm not rude to...

People

3 years ago

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo calls Lindiwe Sisulu to order over judiciary comments

Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo calls Lindiwe Sisulu to order over...

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema reaffirms mandatory vaccine stance: 'No one should be forced'

EFF leader Julius Malema reaffirms mandatory vaccine stance: 'No one should be...

South Africa

3 years ago

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu overjoyed by SA's removal from EU nations' red lists

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu overjoyed by SA's removal from EU nations' red lists

South Africa

3 years ago

EU countries recently announced the travel ban lift to South Africa and other southern African nations. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu welcomed the decision.

Kisii: Lovely story of married couple who went to same schools, graduated with same degree

Kisii: Lovely story of married couple who went to same schools, graduated with same degree

Africa

3 years ago

Joseph Kamotho and his wife Mary Wanjiru are from the same village, attended the same schools, and graduated with the same degree from the same university.

IFP visits hostels in Ekurhuleni to assess poor state, hopes to improve conditions

IFP visits hostels in Ekurhuleni to assess poor state, hopes to improve conditions

South Africa

3 years ago

The City of Ekurhuleni has come under the attention of political parties in recent times over the poor living conditions that residents continue to contend with

Supporters of arson accused Zandile Mafe want to see him freed: 'Enough is enough'

Supporters of arson accused Zandile Mafe want to see him freed: 'Enough is enough'

South Africa

3 years ago

People calling for the release of Zandile Mafe, accused of setting Parliament alight, gathered outside the court. The group reiterated that Mafe is a scapegoat.

'Skeem Saam' actress Shoki Mmola unfazed as peeps slam her for bikini pics: "Too old"

'Skeem Saam' actress Shoki Mmola unfazed as peeps slam her for bikini pics: "Too old"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Shoki Mmola, the actress who plays the role of Celia Kunutu on 'Skeem Saam', is indifferent to criticism over the beach outfit she wore at a filling station.

SA debates whether it's a red flag if a parent stays with their parents

SA debates whether it's a red flag if a parent stays with their parents

People

3 years ago

Locals headed online to dissect an interesting topic. A tweep had opened a can of worms after tweeting that a parent who stays with their parents is a red flag.

Millionaire abandons house and her gold car after death, leaves vehicle to rust in viral video, many react

Millionaire abandons house and her gold car after death, leaves vehicle to rust in viral video, many react

US

3 years ago

A house abandoned by its owner has got people talking on social media. There was also a Mustang inside. Many condemned people for trespassing on the property.

Learner bags 5 AS and A Level distinctions, SA amazed: 'Even Afrikaans? Wow, man'

Learner bags 5 AS and A Level distinctions, SA amazed: 'Even Afrikaans? Wow, man'

People

3 years ago

A learner is hitting all the right notes in the world of academia, and Mzansi is here for it. The bright has spark headed online to flex her incredible results.

SA Federation of Trade Unions berates decision by PetroSA to retrench about 1k workers

SA Federation of Trade Unions berates decision by PetroSA to retrench about 1k workers

South Africa

3 years ago

PetroSA plans to lay off about 850 workers – a move which trade union, Saftu, has slammed. PetroSA cited a lack of gas reserves and general economic constraints

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