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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

US rapper Fat Joe jams to Amapiano track, SA's here for it: 'Yanos to the world'

US rapper Fat Joe jams to Amapiano track, SA's here for it: 'Yanos to the world'

People

4 years ago

Cassper offers YouTuber who trash-talked him R100k for boxing match: "Win or lose"

Cassper offers YouTuber who trash-talked him R100k for boxing match: "Win or lose"

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ramaphosa lauds Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies for inaugural CAF WCL win: 'Well done'

Ramaphosa lauds Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies for inaugural CAF WCL win: 'Well done'

South Africa

4 years ago

Sandringham High School learner escapes brazen kidnapping attempt in Johannesburg

Breaking

Sandringham High School learner escapes brazen kidnapping attempt in Johannesburg

South Africa

4 years ago

Mystery 'service provider' helped EFF finance King Dalindyebo's new R1.8m ride, SA skeptical

Mystery 'service provider' helped EFF finance King Dalindyebo's new R1.8m ride, SA skeptical

South Africa

4 years ago

Peeps respond to Cassper's stance on women abuse: 'What is wrong with you?'

Peeps respond to Cassper's stance on women abuse: 'What is wrong with you?'

Celebrities

4 years ago

'New Lamiez in town?': DJ responds hilariously to S'Nova comparison

'New Lamiez in town?': DJ responds hilariously to S'Nova comparison

Celebrities

4 years ago

House DJ Lamiez Holworthy headed online, in a tweet that has since gone viral, to respond to the comparison being made between her and Vusi Nova's new look.

ANC coalition talks with other parties finalised: 'Hung municipalities will form councils'

ANC coalition talks with other parties finalised: 'Hung municipalities will form councils'

Politics

4 years ago

The ANC has said its finalised coalition talks with parties it plans to form an alliance. However, a number of municipalities remain hung across the country.

IEC reveals Ramaphosa's R366k ANC donation, while Motsepe contributed over R5m

IEC reveals Ramaphosa's R366k ANC donation, while Motsepe contributed over R5m

South Africa

4 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his brother in law businessman Patrice Motsepe donated R366 000, and over R5 million, respectively, to the ANC before the polls.

Focused lady celebrates bagging BA Honours degree, like-minded folks inspired

Focused lady celebrates bagging BA Honours degree, like-minded folks inspired

People

4 years ago

A woman has headed online to share that she's obtained her BA Honours in African Languages qualification. Social media users have congratulated the achievement.

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

Music

4 years ago

Female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles has been dragged by online users, who've accused her of not being authentic. Recently, she's taking flack for not mixing.

'Don Blockiato': Cassper trolled for being 'too sensitive', fast to block peeps on the timeline

'Don Blockiato': Cassper trolled for being 'too sensitive', fast to block peeps on the timeline

Celebrities

4 years ago

Local YouTuber Slik Talk tore into rapper Cassper Nyovest, making some contentious points in an online rant. A video of the trashing has gone viral on Twitter.

Activist Mzwakhe Mbuli to march to SABC for Robert Marawa's reinstatement: 'Let's join'

Activist Mzwakhe Mbuli to march to SABC for Robert Marawa's reinstatement: 'Let's join'

South Africa

4 years ago

Local poet Mzwakhe Mbuli is planning to march to the SABC to have popular radio host Robert Marawa reinstated. Marawa was fired via a text message on 30 July.

'In 2021?': Man laments still needing certified matric copy for work, SA agrees

'In 2021?': Man laments still needing certified matric copy for work, SA agrees

People

4 years ago

Locals have taken to expressing their viewpoints around a certified matric copy when applying for work in 2021. Many agreed it has become unnecessary to do so.

SA congratulates lady who started pizza business using R350 grant: "We love it"

SA congratulates lady who started pizza business using R350 grant: "We love it"

People

4 years ago

A woman in the Northern Cape embarked on starting a pizza business using the R350 relief of distress grant she received. She is now making significant strides.

Tshepiso Mametela