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

Christmas-ready Shauwn Mkhize gives Mzansi a glimpse into her lux mega home

Christmas-ready Shauwn Mkhize gives Mzansi a glimpse into her lux mega home

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Andile Mpisane proudly flaunts new R3 million Mercedes-Maybach, SA wowed

Andile Mpisane proudly flaunts new R3 million Mercedes-Maybach, SA wowed

Celebrities

3 years ago

Girl's vegetable and fruit Christmas tree captures Mzansi's imagination: "Dijo tsa January"

Girl's vegetable and fruit Christmas tree captures Mzansi's imagination: "Dijo...

People

3 years ago

Mac G bemoans poster boy status amid rising criticism: 'If it's not for you, leave it'

Mac G bemoans poster boy status amid rising criticism: 'If it's not for you,...

Celebrities

3 years ago

Study finds sanitisers sold in parts of Tshwane 'substandard', SA seething: 'Money over life'

Study finds sanitisers sold in parts of Tshwane 'substandard', SA seething:...

South Africa

3 years ago

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi again tests positive for Covid-19, says family

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi again tests positive for Covid-19, says family

South Africa

3 years ago

Netizens debate whether local shoe brands cut it, hilarious names offered up: 'Isdwangu'

Netizens debate whether local shoe brands cut it, hilarious names offered up: 'Isdwangu'

People

3 years ago

Twitter users had a field day dissecting local footwear brands and whether or not they are a worthwhile commodity. Some tweeps thought their names were funny.

Lady offers locals welcome December money tips online, SA thankful: 'Danko'

Lady offers locals welcome December money tips online, SA thankful: 'Danko'

People

3 years ago

One local lady has headed to social media to warn South Africans against recklessness this festive season. She encouraged opting for cardless transactions.

Ballon d'Or: Section of fans call out France Football after Lewandowski misses out again

Ballon d'Or: Section of fans call out France Football after Lewandowski misses out again

Football

3 years ago

Social media went abuzz on Tuesday, November 30 with a heated debate on who deserved the 2021 Ballon d’Or more between Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s position revealed as Lionel Messi win prestigious 2021 Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo’s position revealed as Lionel Messi win prestigious 2021 Ballon d’Or

Football

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has fallen out of reckoning in this year’s Ballon d’Or contest as he finished sixth as the Portuguese forward scored 29 Serie A goals at Juve.

Chelsea win prestigious award at 65th edition of Ballon d'Or

Chelsea win prestigious award at 65th edition of Ballon d'Or

Football

3 years ago

Chelsea were named the 2021 Club of the Year at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony hosted at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on the night of Monday, November 29.

"R5": Video shows Uncle Waffles swimming in an ocean of cash as she rocks Nigeria

"R5": Video shows Uncle Waffles swimming in an ocean of cash as she rocks Nigeria

Celebrities

3 years ago

Uncle Waffles was back at it again as she delivered another in a growing list of continental performances. Her latest outing saw the young star gracing Nigeria.

Petrol price increase poses question of possible taxi strike: "Will you complain?"

Petrol price increase poses question of possible taxi strike: "Will you complain?"

People

3 years ago

A Twitter user is wondering if other locals would complain should taxi drivers decide to strike in response to the fuel price hike effective from 1 December.

Locals unimpressed by Dladla Mshunqisi's loud singing during car trip, Clip goes viral

Locals unimpressed by Dladla Mshunqisi's loud singing during car trip, Clip goes viral

People

3 years ago

A video of well known Gqom artist Dladla Mshunqisi has emerged on social media. In the clip, the singer appears to be singing loudly to a beat in a moving car.

Woman shows off interior of new home, inspires SA: 'Home away from home'

Woman shows off interior of new home, inspires SA: 'Home away from home'

People

3 years ago

A South African lady has taken to social media to share the fruits of her independence. A picture of her furnished apartment has impressed locals on Twitter.

Tshepiso Mametela