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

New study finds common cold T cells capable of providing Covid-19 protection

New study finds common cold T cells capable of providing Covid-19 protection

Europe

3 years ago

Medical practice robbed of cellphones, laptops, cops arrest 2 men after shootout

Medical practice robbed of cellphones, laptops, cops arrest 2 men after shootout

South Africa

3 years ago

Afghan baby who disappeared after flying with US soldiers finally reunites with family

Afghan baby who disappeared after flying with US soldiers finally reunites...

Asia

3 years ago

It will encourage thieves: Video of new BMW car that changes body colour with button press stirs reactions

It will encourage thieves: Video of new BMW car that changes body colour with...

US

3 years ago

Mzansi reacts to Braamfontein apartment costing R4 million: 'Just to see amaphara?'

Mzansi reacts to Braamfontein apartment costing R4 million: 'Just to see...

People

3 years ago

Better girlfriend: Lady gives boyfriend 30 boxes of different gifts on his 30th birthday, video causes stir

Better girlfriend: Lady gives boyfriend 30 boxes of different gifts on his...

Africa

3 years ago

DJ Hlo won't be deterred by 'Song of the Year' backlash, feels more encouraged

DJ Hlo won't be deterred by 'Song of the Year' backlash, feels more encouraged

Music

3 years ago

DJ Hlo finally broke her silence on the backlash being directed at her after she controversially won 'Song of the Year' on Ukhozi FM's New Year's Eve charts.

Ramaphosa endorsed for second term, Limpopo ANC region to mobilise more support

Ramaphosa endorsed for second term, Limpopo ANC region to mobilise more support

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa is already garnering support for another term in office from ANC branches, with the Sekhukhune region bent on mobilising more support.

Deputy President David Mabuza says ANC needs to fast track service delivery

Deputy President David Mabuza says ANC needs to fast track service delivery

South Africa

3 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza, amid a visit to Polokwane on Wednesday, agreed the ANC faces the monumental task of fulfilling its service delivery promises.

Shell's seismic ship on course to leave SA waters after court loss: "Good riddance"

Shell's seismic ship on course to leave SA waters after court loss: "Good riddance"

South Africa

3 years ago

The seismic ship owned by oil and gas company Shell will no longer explore the Eastern Cape coastline, for now. A court has temporarily halted the activity.

UCT med student welcomes new chapter, SA sings her praises: 'Proud of you, Dineo'

UCT med student welcomes new chapter, SA sings her praises: 'Proud of you, Dineo'

People

3 years ago

Locals are toasting the achievement of a UCT medicine graduate online. The woman graced the timeline to celebrate the enviable milestone of bagging her degree.

Woman gushes over 'girlfriend proposal' from bae, SA gets the feels: "Asked again"

Woman gushes over 'girlfriend proposal' from bae, SA gets the feels: "Asked again"

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A lucky lady in love has headed online to share a photo dump showing off the gifts she received from bae after he asked her to be his girlfriend all over again.

State Capture: Cyril Ramaphosa says no action will be taken until full report is received

State Capture: Cyril Ramaphosa says no action will be taken until full report is received

South Africa

3 years ago

The State Capture of Inquiry report has been released for public consumption. However, the government awaits the rest of it ahead of acting on the implicated.

Sassy stunner gets loud praise online for flexing keys to new apartment: 'Congrats, ma'

Sassy stunner gets loud praise online for flexing keys to new apartment: 'Congrats, ma'

People

3 years ago

A sassy local lass is the delight of her Twitter followers after heading online to flex her new apartment. A stream of congratulatory messages flooded the post.

Parents who 'come without applying' warned to secure school spots for their children

Parents who 'come without applying' warned to secure school spots for their children

South Africa

3 years ago

South African schools will open from 10 January in inland provinces and 17 January in coastal provinces. Parents are warned to apply for placement in time.

Tshepiso Mametela