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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

Numerous reports of 'fake Covid-19 certificates' in KZN, says Premier Sihle Zikalala

Numerous reports of 'fake Covid-19 certificates' in KZN, says Premier Sihle Zikalala

South Africa

4 years ago

Meet the new Rasta: Makhadzi sculpture leaves Mzansi questioning 'who's this now?'

Meet the new Rasta: Makhadzi sculpture leaves Mzansi questioning 'who's this now?'

People

4 years ago

GP Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi laments impact of blackouts on Matric exam centres

GP Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi laments impact of blackouts on Matric exam centres

South Africa

4 years ago

Ramaphosa stresses ANC will not beg, borrow or steal for coalitions: 'Not at all'

Ramaphosa stresses ANC will not beg, borrow or steal for coalitions: 'Not at all'

Politics

4 years ago

'Congrats': BCom graduate Ntando Lurwengu new Mr South Africa, Mzansi raises a glass

'Congrats': BCom graduate Ntando Lurwengu new Mr South Africa, Mzansi raises a glass

People

4 years ago

Influencer scheduled for lung transplant admitted to ICU, asks SA for prayers: 'Keep your head up'

Influencer scheduled for lung transplant admitted to ICU, asks SA for prayers: 'Keep your head up'

People

4 years ago

SAPS kill 1 wanted Gauteng criminal, arrest another after anonymous tip off in Tshwane

SAPS kill 1 wanted Gauteng criminal, arrest another after anonymous tip off in Tshwane

South Africa

4 years ago

Police officers shot and killed one suspect and arrested another near Tshwane on Thursday. The two were wanted in connection with various crimes in Gauteng.

Halala: Mzansi raises funds for young star diver Zalika Methula to rep SA in Ukraine

Halala: Mzansi raises funds for young star diver Zalika Methula to rep SA in Ukraine

People

4 years ago

A young South African female diving prospect, Zalika Methula, is set to represent the country at the 2021 FINA Diving World Junior Championships in Ukraine.

SA sent by funny local stunner's botched 'Penny Heyns' impersonation: 'I'm dead'

SA sent by funny local stunner's botched 'Penny Heyns' impersonation: 'I'm dead'

People

4 years ago

One unshy local woman decided to give her followers the perfect laughing material to go into the weekend off, thanks to botching a simple dive into the pool.

Ferdinand and Peter Crouch snub Ronaldo, Messi for 2021 Ballon d'Or, name who should win it

Ferdinand and Peter Crouch snub Ronaldo, Messi for 2021 Ballon d'Or, name who should win it

Football

4 years ago

Ferdinand and Peter Crouch gave a resounding verdict on the 2021 Ballon d'Or while serving as pundits for Tuesday night's enthralling Champions League action.

Luxury private jet Man Utd squad use for Champions League trips include huge private TVs for every player

Luxury private jet Man Utd squad use for Champions League trips include huge private TVs for every player

Football

4 years ago

Manchester United may not be having the best of times on the pitch, but they’re living the high life off it. as the squad were spotted in the club's private jet

Pep Guardiola identifies Man United star who could give City problems during Manchester derby

Pep Guardiola identifies Man United star who could give City problems during Manchester derby

Football

4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in fine form for Man United since his return. Guardiola has suggested he could pose the biggest threat during the Manchester derby.

'Expecting more strikes': ANC claims Soweto wards despite protesters blocking roads

'Expecting more strikes': ANC claims Soweto wards despite protesters blocking roads

Politics

4 years ago

The ANC has claimed wards in Senoane and Dlamini, Soweto, despite residents recently taking to the streets to protest over poor service delivery in their areas.

Malema admits EFF will not govern any time soon, SA concurs: 'Unfortunately so, Juju'

Malema admits EFF will not govern any time soon, SA concurs: 'Unfortunately so, Juju'

Politics

4 years ago

Julius Malema admitted that his party will not seize power in the foreseeable future. The EFF leader made the concession after a poor run in the recent polls.

Britain becomes first country globally to approve innovative Covid-19 antiviral pill

Britain becomes first country globally to approve innovative Covid-19 antiviral pill

Europe

4 years ago

Britain has intensified its fight against the Covid 19 pandemic by recently becoming the first country in the world to approve the molnupiravir antiviral pill.

Tshepiso Mametela