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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

Double tragedy: Siblings mysteriously die in eMbalenhle after consuming noodles

Double tragedy: Siblings mysteriously die in eMbalenhle after consuming noodles

South Africa

4 years ago

EFF pass up vote resulting in Knysna Municipality failing to elect Speaker: 'Interesting politics'

EFF pass up vote resulting in Knysna Municipality failing to elect Speaker: 'Interesting politics'

Politics

4 years ago

Kannaland Council controversially re-elects convicted child sex offender as its mayor

Kannaland Council controversially re-elects convicted child sex offender as its mayor

South Africa

4 years ago

Eskom announces load shedding at short notice looming after loss of generating units

Eskom announces load shedding at short notice looming after loss of generating units

South Africa

4 years ago

SANDF under-resourced, unable to protect its military bases, says defence commission

SANDF under-resourced, unable to protect its military bases, says defence commission

South Africa

4 years ago

Man in coma after being 'shot in the head' by cop in Muldersdrift, Ipid to investigate

Man in coma after being 'shot in the head' by cop in Muldersdrift, Ipid to investigate

South Africa

4 years ago

Exclusive: Suretha Brits sentenced to 25 Years for masterminding hotelier husband's murder

Exclusive: Suretha Brits sentenced to 25 Years for masterminding hotelier husband's murder

South Africa

4 years ago

Suretha Brits, the wife of slain Pofadder hotelier Leon Brits, was sentenced to 25 years direct imprisonment for murder in the Upington high Court on Monday.

5 People die in multi-car accident on N2 in KZN, several others in critical condition

5 People die in multi-car accident on N2 in KZN, several others in critical condition

South Africa

4 years ago

5 People have been killed and several seriously injured in a multi vehicle crash on the N2 in KZN. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.

'Bias' Sizwe Dhlomo dragged for 'liking' Cassper too much: "He gets more hate"

'Bias' Sizwe Dhlomo dragged for 'liking' Cassper too much: "He gets more hate"

People

4 years ago

Local media personality Sizwe Dhlomo is defending his apparent bias towards rapper Cassper Nyovest. An online user claimed Dhlomo gravitates to Cassper more.

Slain fitness trainer's family 'in the dark' over police investigations, SA lashes out

Slain fitness trainer's family 'in the dark' over police investigations, SA lashes out

South Africa

4 years ago

Lawrence Masinge's family are criticising SAPS for not providing them with information around the case. The fitness trainer was killed in his home this week.

'Etlang Pretoria': 3 people linked to alleged property hijacking syndicate in Joburg nabbed

'Etlang Pretoria': 3 people linked to alleged property hijacking syndicate in Joburg nabbed

South Africa

4 years ago

Three people were arrested after a property hijacking syndicate was uncovered in the south of Johannesburg. The City of Joburg had earlier received a complaint.

"It's not undoable": Boity unpacks 'realistic' expectation, demands R450k allowance

"It's not undoable": Boity unpacks 'realistic' expectation, demands R450k allowance

Celebrities

4 years ago

Boity Thulo set tongues wagging while chatting to Mihlali Ndamase on her YouTube channel recently. She revealed expecting a monthly R450k girlfriend allowance.

"Aww": Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba gives peeps the feels online

"Aww": Cute video of little boy dressed as Simba gives peeps the feels online

People

4 years ago

A video recently made its way to social media showing a little boy wearing a Simba costume on Halloween. The reel touched many hearts and has since gone viral.

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Fenerbahce superstar in January

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Fenerbahce superstar in January

Football

4 years ago

Chelsea have reportedly submitted an initial £20million ahead of a proposed deal for Attila Szalai. Atletico also want to sign the 23-year-old Hungarian star.

Top Premier League club Aston Villa announces the appointment of Liverpool legend as head coach

Top Premier League club Aston Villa announces the appointment of Liverpool legend as head coach

Football

4 years ago

Steven Gerrard who guided Glasgow Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title last season, finishing the campaign undefeated in the league is now Aston Villa boss

Tshepiso Mametela