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

Cele encourages officers not to hesitate when confronted by 'gun-toting thugs'

Cele encourages officers not to hesitate when confronted by 'gun-toting thugs'

South Africa

3 years ago

Gauteng motorist arrested after 'clocking 207km per hour' amid increasing fatalities

Gauteng motorist arrested after 'clocking 207km per hour' amid increasing...

South Africa

3 years ago

Herman Mashaba a proud politician after wife scores master's degree, SA gushes

Herman Mashaba a proud politician after wife scores master's degree, SA gushes

South Africa

3 years ago

Suspects linked to Babita Deokaran murder will spend Christmas in jail after bail denied

Suspects linked to Babita Deokaran murder will spend Christmas in jail after...

South Africa

3 years ago

Bheki Cele trends after flushing down thousands of litres of booze: 'Minister of Alcohol'

Bheki Cele trends after flushing down thousands of litres of booze: 'Minister of...

South Africa

3 years ago

8 die in head-on collision on N1 near Beaufort West, 'burnt beyond recognition'

8 die in head-on collision on N1 near Beaufort West, 'burnt beyond recognition'

South Africa

3 years ago

Harrowing video shows suspects robbing victim in driveway of home, SA perplexed

Harrowing video shows suspects robbing victim in driveway of home, SA perplexed

People

3 years ago

Locals are reacting to a clip of a person getting robbed at the gate of their own home. The clip was shared on Twitter by anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee.

3 Incredible records Man City broke after 4-0 win over Newcastle

3 Incredible records Man City broke after 4-0 win over Newcastle

Football

3 years ago

Man City's Premier League encounter with Newcastle United saw records tumble as Pep Guardiola's charges set three incredible records. City won the clash 4-0.

After his brother forced Mayweather to a draw, Jake Paul knocks out ex-UFC star Woodley to remain unbeaten

After his brother forced Mayweather to a draw, Jake Paul knocks out ex-UFC star Woodley to remain unbeaten

Football

3 years ago

Jake Paul stopped Tyron Woodley with a stunning one-punch knockout in the 6th round of their rematch. This was the second time in four months both fighters met.

EPL club make contact with Christian Eriksen’s agent over transfer

EPL club make contact with Christian Eriksen’s agent over transfer

Football

3 years ago

An unnamed EPL club has reportedly made contact with Christian Eriksen's agent over the possible transfer of the midfielder. Eriksen is currently a free agent.

Alexander Lacazette names 4 Arsenal teammates who can replace Aubameyang as captain

Alexander Lacazette names 4 Arsenal teammates who can replace Aubameyang as captain

Football

3 years ago

Arsenal are currently without a captain after Aubameyang was axed from the role. Lacazette has now said there is a pool of teammates who can fill the shoes.

SA stunned as Andile Mpisane proposes to Tamia Louw, not baby mama Sithelo Shozi

SA stunned as Andile Mpisane proposes to Tamia Louw, not baby mama Sithelo Shozi

Celebrities

3 years ago

SA is still attempting to come to terms with the drama that has been served on the timeline after Royal AM chairman Andile Mpisane proposed to another woman.

DOE says damage to marking centre in Free State won't delay matric results, SA expectant

DOE says damage to marking centre in Free State won't delay matric results, SA expectant

South Africa

3 years ago

The Free State Department of Education has vowed the release of the 2021 NSC matric exam results will not be delayed, following damage to an exam centre there.

Woman allegedly kills lover after dispute over his bonus in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape

Woman allegedly kills lover after dispute over his bonus in Cookhouse, Eastern Cape

South Africa

3 years ago

A middle aged woman has been arrested and charged with murder in Cookhouse, a small village in the Eastern Cape. It comes after a man, 38, was stabbed to death.

Local lady says Cassper Nyovest's success should be lesson to degree holders

Local lady says Cassper Nyovest's success should be lesson to degree holders

People

3 years ago

A Twitter user has caused a stir after comparing the relevance of education in view of Cassper Nyovest's success. The post had a flood of opposing views to it.

Tshepiso Mametela