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

Peeps fall in love with local lass manifesting lux German whip: 'leMshini'

Peeps fall in love with local lass manifesting lux German whip: 'leMshini'

People

3 years ago

New Year celebrations get the green light, SA to welcome January 1 in style as curfew lifted

New Year celebrations get the green light, SA to welcome January 1 in style as...

South Africa

3 years ago

'Heartless': Family wiped out in deadly shooting in the Eastern Cape, SA horrified

'Heartless': Family wiped out in deadly shooting in the Eastern Cape, SA...

South Africa

3 years ago

Uneasy ANC members want billionaire Patrice Motsepe 'to rescue sinking ship'

Uneasy ANC members want billionaire Patrice Motsepe 'to rescue sinking ship'

South Africa

3 years ago

Mzansi bowled over by latest pickpocketing trend in Durban, clip goes viral: 'Talent show'

Mzansi bowled over by latest pickpocketing trend in Durban, clip goes viral:...

People

3 years ago

I entered university at almost 30, lost my dad early: Nigerian lady inspires many with her dark secrets

I entered university at almost 30, lost my dad early: Nigerian lady inspires...

World

3 years ago

Obsessed Kylie Jenner fan arrested at her home for violating restraining order

Obsessed Kylie Jenner fan arrested at her home for violating restraining order

US

3 years ago

A man named Jrue Mesgan was arrested by police officers outside Kylie Jenner’s Beverly Hills mansion after he buzzed her gate, violating a restraining order.

SA unsure about police car being clamped as insane pic goes viral: 'Nobody is exempt'

SA unsure about police car being clamped as insane pic goes viral: 'Nobody is exempt'

People

3 years ago

It's not something you expect to see every day, but an image has surfaced online showing a police van with one of its wheels clamped at a shopping mall in KZN.

Ward councillor arrested along with 2 others in KZN for 3 murders, 7 more attempted

Ward councillor arrested along with 2 others in KZN for 3 murders, 7 more attempted

South Africa

3 years ago

A ward councillor in KwaZulu Natal has been arrested, along with his nephew and a friend, in connection with three alleged murders and seven attempted murders.

Experts predict 'likely drop' of petrol from R20 a litre as relief on the cards for SA

Experts predict 'likely drop' of petrol from R20 a litre as relief on the cards for SA

Business and Economy

3 years ago

The price of fuel is set to drop at the start of the New Year. This comes after a record price hike that saw motorists paying R20 a litre at the petrol pump.

Business improves for Liquor Trading Industry despite Covid-19 restrictions

Business improves for Liquor Trading Industry despite Covid-19 restrictions

South Africa

3 years ago

Despite countless bans on the sale of alcohol, the liquor industry saw improved business. Liquor traders hope it remains this way for the foreseeable future.

Man moves into new home, Mzansi goes gaga for him: 'A very big and important step'

Man moves into new home, Mzansi goes gaga for him: 'A very big and important step'

People

3 years ago

Saffas are applauding a local Twitter user for making it to the big league of independence. This is after the tweep shared a picture of his new apartment.

KZN filling station workers accuse employer of swindling pension fund, SA stunned

KZN filling station workers accuse employer of swindling pension fund, SA stunned

South Africa

3 years ago

Workers at a petrol station in Shelly Beach, KwaZulu Natal, are disgruntled and have accused their employer of misappropriating their provident fund monies.

Omicron: US to end travel ban to South Africa amid easing fears over new variant

Omicron: US to end travel ban to South Africa amid easing fears over new variant

South Africa

3 years ago

The US will lift restrictions on South Africa, including other southern African countries, at midnight on 31 December after previously imposing a travel ban.

SA impressed with domesticated madala cooking it up in the kitchen: 'Male mbokodo'

SA impressed with domesticated madala cooking it up in the kitchen: 'Male mbokodo'

People

3 years ago

Online users have been bowled over by a picture of a pensioner cooking pap in the kitchen. The image that shows him in action was recently shared on Twitter.

Tshepiso Mametela