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

1980s 'Mint condition' box-shaped Toyota Cressida sedan on sale for more than R1m

1980s 'Mint condition' box-shaped Toyota Cressida sedan on sale for more than...

South Africa

3 years ago

Street handkerchief hawker of 7 years goes wild with joy as Nigerian man gifts him N100k, video wows many

Street handkerchief hawker of 7 years goes wild with joy as Nigerian man gifts...

World

3 years ago

Man's R42k 'Black Friday' couch surprise to his mom stuns Mzansi: 'Status will kill you'

Man's R42k 'Black Friday' couch surprise to his mom stuns Mzansi: 'Status will...

People

3 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo savagely claps back at troll: 'Difference between noise and content'

Sizwe Dhlomo savagely claps back at troll: 'Difference between noise and...

People

3 years ago

Kaya FM rebukes Unathi Nkayi silencing claims after axed jock opens up: 'Untrue'

Kaya FM rebukes Unathi Nkayi silencing claims after axed jock opens up: 'Untrue'

Celebrities

3 years ago

'Let them go': UK citizens flood OR Tambo amid outbreak of new Covid-19 variant in SA

'Let them go': UK citizens flood OR Tambo amid outbreak of new Covid-19...

South Africa

3 years ago

Local man's flashy new BMW G20 330i whip turns heads, SA aspires: 'Your dreams are valid'

Local man's flashy new BMW G20 330i whip turns heads, SA aspires: 'Your dreams are valid'

People

3 years ago

A local man has headed online to flaunt his flashy new BMW G20 330i, which instantly turned heads on social media. Users flocked to nod to the new car owner.

'Ungenaphi?': Sportscaster Robert Marawa serves Fikile Mbalula fiery clap back over SABC jab

'Ungenaphi?': Sportscaster Robert Marawa serves Fikile Mbalula fiery clap back over SABC jab

People

3 years ago

Sports broadcaster Robert Marawa and Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula seemed to recently bump heads online. A tweet open to interpretation sparked the row.

Socialite Shauwn Mkhize returns with more tax advice for SA: 'Responsible citizenship'

Socialite Shauwn Mkhize returns with more tax advice for SA: 'Responsible citizenship'

People

3 years ago

South Africa's controversial public figure businesswoman is not done dishing out the tax advice. She has again headed to Instagram to further he "lessons".

Ramaphosa urges elected leaders to put citizens first, SA not swayed: 'Only now?'

Ramaphosa urges elected leaders to put citizens first, SA not swayed: 'Only now?'

Politics

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Assembly that the needs of ordinary citizens ought to be prioritised. However, some are have expressed skepticism.

'uJehova': Woman celebrates paying off last debt after messy divorce, SA inspired

'uJehova': Woman celebrates paying off last debt after messy divorce, SA inspired

People

3 years ago

A local woman has headed online to share that she is now debt free following a less than ideal separation. Others in a similar position have drawn inspiration.

Police arrest 2 Eskom workers caught with R540k worth of 'stolen copper cables'

Police arrest 2 Eskom workers caught with R540k worth of 'stolen copper cables'

South Africa

3 years ago

Two people believed to be Eskom employees have been arrested on suspicion of stolen property in Welkom, after they were found with copper cables worth R540k.

'Hebanna': Local influencer encourages SA men to cheat to curb women abuse, others agree

'Hebanna': Local influencer encourages SA men to cheat to curb women abuse, others agree

People

3 years ago

A local social media influencer is encouraging cheating, by men in particular, as a form of addressing the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.

New Drizzy in town 'Trake' shakes up Mzansi hip hop, new spin amuses locals

New Drizzy in town 'Trake' shakes up Mzansi hip hop, new spin amuses locals

People

3 years ago

Social media users are a amused by a local imitation of Canadian rapper Drake. Album cover artwork mimicking the rapper's 2013 offering has emerged online.

Courier delivery driver thwarts attempted robbery in Boksburg, hailed for awareness

Courier delivery driver thwarts attempted robbery in Boksburg, hailed for awareness

People

3 years ago

A courier van driver was able to shake off would be robbers during a brazen daylight robbery attempt in Boksburg. A clip of the incident has stirred reactions.

Tshepiso Mametela