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)

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 is the current affairs Head of Desk at Briefly News. He was a news reporter for The Herald, a senior sports contributor at Opera News SA, and a reporter for Caxton Local Media’s Bedfordview and Edenvale News and Joburg East Express community titles. He has attended media workshops, including the crime and court reporting one by the Wits Justice Project and Wits Centre for Journalism in 2024. Email: tshepiso.mametela@briefly.co.za

1832 articles published since 10 Jun 2021

Author's articles

Ex-Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse remembers Tito Mboweni with last photo of lunch meeting: "Too soon"

Ex-Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse remembers Tito Mboweni with last photo of lunch me...

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Adorable junior Michael Jackson look alike has eureka moment watching clip of child star

Adorable junior Michael Jackson look alike has eureka moment watching clip of ch...

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KZN police kill another 2 Highflats family massacre suspects in confrontation

KZN police kill another 2 Highflats family massacre suspects in confrontation

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R25 million OR Tambo drug haul from Brazil found in suitcase, no arrests

R25 million OR Tambo drug haul from Brazil found in suitcase, no arrests

a month ago

Ex UCT VC Prof Phakeng gets more bashing for anti GBV 'facade' amid legal stunting: "Hypocrisy"

Ex UCT VC Prof Phakeng gets more bashing for anti GBV 'facade' amid legal stunti...

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Mourners dance with Solly Moholo's coffin amid special provincial official send off

Mourners dance with Solly Moholo's coffin amid special provincial official send...

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Footage surfaces of vehicle involved in deadly KZN crash that killed 8 stocked with alcohol

Footage surfaces of vehicle involved in deadly KZN crash that killed 8 stocked with alcohol

A clip has surfaced showing a group of youth socialising with alcohol the moments before a deadly crash that claimed eight people's lives, including six pupils.

Mama Joy comes under heavy fire for 'bullying' young fan at Bafana Bafana vs Congo match

Mama Joy comes under heavy fire for 'bullying' young fan at Bafana Bafana vs Congo match

Mzansi superfan Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke added to the colourful scenes during Bafana Bafana's recent AFCON qualifier encounter in Gqeberha for more than her outfit.

DA calls for probe into food poisoning of 74 West Rand female pupils at camp

DA calls for probe into food poisoning of 74 West Rand female pupils at camp

The DA is calling for a probe and inspectors after 74 female learners from the West Rand fell ill due to food poisoning at a camp on Thursday, 10 October 2024.

Limpopo policewoman charged with insurance murders appears in court, SA chimes in

Limpopo policewoman charged with insurance murders appears in court, SA chimes in

The Limpopo policewoman, Sergeant Rachel Shokane, arrested for alleged insurance murders, appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Friday, 11 October 2024.

Videos circulating show purported Tshwane taxi violence breaking out

Videos circulating show purported Tshwane taxi violence breaking out

Chaos broke out in the Tshwane CBD on Friday, 11 October 2024, amid tensions between police and taxi operators. Rubber bullets were used to disperse the crowd.

"On a mission": Goose and dog besties walking down street floors netizens, video goes viral

"On a mission": Goose and dog besties walking down street floors netizens, video goes viral

An animal video is making the rounds showing a goose and a dog walking side by side down a quiet road. The peaceful scenes created a wave of intrigue.

Beat up bakkie filmed driving into tree in viral video, SA horrified: "AmaBrakes anedemon"

Beat up bakkie filmed driving into tree in viral video, SA horrified: "AmaBrakes anedemon"

A bakkie with a load was captured in a now-viral video driving straight into a tree after its bonnet flapped against the windshield. The scenes amused online users.

Court denies bail for cop accused of killing wife in front of their 2 children

Court denies bail for cop accused of killing wife in front of their 2 children

A cop at Katlehong police station in Gauteng, who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in front of their children, will remain in custody after his bail was denied.

Spaza shop uproar draws Presidency's response after deaths of 5 Soweto children

Spaza shop uproar draws Presidency's response after deaths of 5 Soweto children

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni noted that residents objected to an attempt to register spazas after the death of five Soweto children from suspected food poisoning.

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