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

Fight 'over family home' sparked murder of 7, Limpopo still reeling: "Hayi kunzima"

Fight 'over family home' sparked murder of 7, Limpopo still reeling: "Hayi...

South Africa

3 years ago

Seat next to President Cyril Ramaphosa will cost R1.2m at ANC's 110th anniversary

Seat next to President Cyril Ramaphosa will cost R1.2m at ANC's 110th...

South Africa

3 years ago

Thieves steal JMPD-branded vehicle in Soweto, locals amused: "Banana Republic"

Thieves steal JMPD-branded vehicle in Soweto, locals amused: "Banana Republic"

South Africa

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest and Andile Mpisane's Konka bromance sets tongues wagging

Cassper Nyovest and Andile Mpisane's Konka bromance sets tongues wagging

Celebrities

3 years ago

Transgender man who gave birth to baby boy angry at medics for calling him 'mother'

Transgender man who gave birth to baby boy angry at medics for calling him...

US

3 years ago

Desmond Tutu to receive Category 1 State Funeral usually reserved for presidents

Desmond Tutu to receive Category 1 State Funeral usually reserved for presidents

South Africa

3 years ago

SA horrified as heavy rains cause hundreds of homes to flood in Hammanskraal: "Sad"

SA horrified as heavy rains cause hundreds of homes to flood in Hammanskraal: "Sad"

South Africa

3 years ago

Hundreds of homes have been caught in the crosshairs of heavy rains and the lack of stormwater drains in Hammanskraal, near Tshwane, in the past several days.

Cyril Ramaphosa orders period of mourning for Tutu, flag to fly at half-mast: 'He's worth it'

Cyril Ramaphosa orders period of mourning for Tutu, flag to fly at half-mast: 'He's worth it'

South Africa

3 years ago

Following Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's death, President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a period of mourning. He's also ordered the flag to fly at half mast.

Mzansi celebrates as local stunner bags new job: 'Beautiful way to wrap up the year!'

Mzansi celebrates as local stunner bags new job: 'Beautiful way to wrap up the year!'

People

3 years ago

A local lady headed online to celebrate an important milestone in her life as the year comes to a close. Her tweet about landing a new job has since gone viral.

Andile Mpisane shows off his new McLaren after Cassper Nyovest's sensational claim

Andile Mpisane shows off his new McLaren after Cassper Nyovest's sensational claim

Celebrities

3 years ago

Andile Mpisane and Cassper Nyovest seem to have entered into an unofficial contest of sorts. Both took to social media to share images of their exotic McLarens.

Delivery man saves woman from dog attack, his quick action prevents worse situation

Delivery man saves woman from dog attack, his quick action prevents worse situation

US

3 years ago

A woman single-handedly fought off an offensive dog that was about to attack her pet. After crying for some seconds for help, a delivery man came to her rescue.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi tests positive for Covid-19

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi tests positive for Covid-19

South Africa

3 years ago

Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng's MEC for Education, on Friday tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the department, Lesufi is currently self isolating.

Cele warns against Gqom, Alcohol after midnight on 25 and 31 Dec, SA defiant: 'Piano one way'

Cele warns against Gqom, Alcohol after midnight on 25 and 31 Dec, SA defiant: 'Piano one way'

South Africa

3 years ago

Police Minister Bheki Cele warned that music and alcohol will not be allowed after 12 am on Christmas and New Year's Eve. He was speaking in Durban on Friday.

EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi full of praise for Cassper Nyovest: 'He is a marketing genius'

EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi full of praise for Cassper Nyovest: 'He is a marketing genius'

South Africa

3 years ago

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has raised a glass to Cassper Nyovest on the heels of his boxing match. The EFF politician hailed the rapper as an incomparable entertainer.

Percy Tau shows the Egyptians how it's done, busts move after CAF Super Cup win

Percy Tau shows the Egyptians how it's done, busts move after CAF Super Cup win

Football

3 years ago

Percy Tau is celebrating his maiden trophy success with Al Ahly. The Red Devils beat Raja Casablanca 6-5 on penalties on Wednesday to win the CAF Super Cup.

Tshepiso Mametela