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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

Atteridgeville car wash beauties hustle in style, SA applaud business model

Atteridgeville car wash beauties hustle in style, SA applaud business model

People

4 years ago

Xavi wants to sign top Manchester United star when joins Barcelona next summer

Xavi wants to sign top Manchester United star when joins Barcelona next summer

Football

4 years ago

Sergio Aguero: Barcelona striker diagnosed with heart condition

Sergio Aguero: Barcelona striker diagnosed with heart condition

Football

4 years ago

Springboks unveil fresh new-look jersey, Mzansi reacts: 'Please, not for the games'

Springboks unveil fresh new-look jersey, Mzansi reacts: 'Please, not for the games'

People

4 years ago

'Saze savelelwa': John Steenhuisen declares party not interested in unstable coalitions

'Saze savelelwa': John Steenhuisen declares party not interested in unstable coalitions

Politics

4 years ago

"Fire them": Triumphant DA urges uMngeni municipality officials to cooperate or step

"Fire them": Triumphant DA urges uMngeni municipality officials to cooperate or step

Politics

4 years ago

Redi Tlhabi drags ANC, directs scathing comments on losing its grip on power

Redi Tlhabi drags ANC, directs scathing comments on losing its grip on power

South Africa

4 years ago

Veteran Journalist and broadcaster Redi Tlhabi again took to Twitter to throw dirt on the ANC after the local elections, reminding the party of its failings.

Voter shades SA, says KZN only province to act on change: 'Imagine Msholozi joins IFP'

Voter shades SA, says KZN only province to act on change: 'Imagine Msholozi joins IFP'

People

4 years ago

A South African voter went online recently to opine that KZN is the only province that acted on wanting change amid the local government elections on Monday.

'Siyakubongela': Motivated local gent toasted for finally landing the job

'Siyakubongela': Motivated local gent toasted for finally landing the job

People

4 years ago

A proud social media user on Twitter has noted finally securing new employment. The tweet attracted a massive response from other Mzansi social media users.

"Guys!": Mzansi in panic mode as supposed lockdown alert makes the rounds online

"Guys!": Mzansi in panic mode as supposed lockdown alert makes the rounds online

People

4 years ago

A local tweep shared an image of a notice put up by a big retailer in one of its liquor stores warning customers to stock up on alcohol before another lockdown.

ANC laments low turnout by voters for losing important wards, SA slams party

ANC laments low turnout by voters for losing important wards, SA slams party

Politics

4 years ago

The African National Congress (ANC) believes low voter turnout is to blame for the loss of key wards. Mzansi social media users have since torn into the party.

Herman Mashaba's ActionSA prepared to enter into coalition with Democratic Alliance

Herman Mashaba's ActionSA prepared to enter into coalition with Democratic Alliance

Politics

4 years ago

ActionSA's Herman Mashaba says his party may go into a coalition government with the DA. But Mashaba noted his former party must meet a few conditions upfront.

'Iyoh': Unlucky Siyaya driver allegedly crashes into R4m Lamborghini Urus in Sandton

'Iyoh': Unlucky Siyaya driver allegedly crashes into R4m Lamborghini Urus in Sandton

South Africa

4 years ago

A Siyaya taxi driver in Sandton reportedly crashed into a R4 million Lamborghini Urus. Talk of the expensive mess has since dominated the online chatroom space.

ANC wants IEC to extend voting due to 'faulty' voting devices, SA smells a rat

ANC wants IEC to extend voting due to 'faulty' voting devices, SA smells a rat

Politics

4 years ago

The ANC is said to have requested the IEC for an extension to the hours of voting. The request comes after devices used to cast votes reportedly malfunctioned.

Helen Zille allegedly mandhandled by cop in Bethelsdorp amid voting, opens assault case

Helen Zille allegedly mandhandled by cop in Bethelsdorp amid voting, opens assault case

South Africa

4 years ago

The DA's Helen Zille has reportedly opened a case of assault after an incident in which she was allegedly manhandled by a policeman in Bethelsdorp on Monday.

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