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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

Solskjaer gets rare backing from Man United legend amid calls for his sacking

Solskjaer gets rare backing from Man United legend amid calls for his sacking

Football

4 years ago

Chelsea offered chance to sign Juventus star wanted by Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea offered chance to sign Juventus star wanted by Thomas Tuchel

Football

4 years ago

Former Chelsea boss makes decision over replacing Solskjaer at Man United

Former Chelsea boss makes decision over replacing Solskjaer at Man United

Football

4 years ago

'Civi duty': Uncle Waffles bemoans not waking up to 100 roses, SA called to act

'Civi duty': Uncle Waffles bemoans not waking up to 100 roses, SA called to act

South Africa

4 years ago

'Worldwide': SA gushes as DBN Gogo billboard goes up in New York's Times Square

'Worldwide': SA gushes as DBN Gogo billboard goes up in New York's Times Square

Celebrities

4 years ago

Local lady has SA men swooning, rocks elegant outfits showing off stunning legs

Local lady has SA men swooning, rocks elegant outfits showing off stunning legs

South Africa

4 years ago

Drake discloses renting Rolls Royce Phantom in 2007 for show off, calls it extreme manifesting

Drake discloses renting Rolls Royce Phantom in 2007 for show off, calls it extreme manifesting

US

4 years ago

Drake noted he got the same Rolls Royce Phantom that he would rent in 2007 as a birthday gift from a friend. He and his friends would raise up cash to rent it.

Young boy invents fully functional excavator using tree branches; video impresses many

Young boy invents fully functional excavator using tree branches; video impresses many

Africa

4 years ago

A creative young man has crafted a man powered excavator from what appears to be branches of trees and has left many impressed. The video was sighted by YEN

This one na molue: Massive reactions trail video of passenger being drenched by water as plane leaks

This one na molue: Massive reactions trail video of passenger being drenched by water as plane leaks

Africa

4 years ago

A video of a plane leaking from the roof was shared on social media and many couldn't believe their eyes. A passenger who was drenched captured it on camera.

Social media reacts to video of fine toilet seat that brings out nylon from its side

Social media reacts to video of fine toilet seat that brings out nylon from its side

Africa

4 years ago

A video of a fine toilet seat that brings out nylon from its side has caused huge stir on social media. Many Nigerians have expressed reservations about it.

Nigerian man opens tattoo shop in US, gets emotional in video as Oyinbo people gather to celebrate with him

Nigerian man opens tattoo shop in US, gets emotional in video as Oyinbo people gather to celebrate with him

Africa

4 years ago

A Nigerian man identified as Yakubu Oniyakuya aka Bizzyaski has been celebrated by many people on social media after opening a tattoo shop in the United States.

21-year-old lady emerges best student of Covenant University after graduating with perfect CGPA of 5.0

21-year-old lady emerges best student of Covenant University after graduating with perfect CGPA of 5.0

Africa

4 years ago

Ewerechukwu Favour Asaka has emerged as the best graduating student of Covenant University with a perfect CGPA of 5.0. She bagged a degree in Computer Science.

Are these leaders of tomorrow? Reactions as students give award to lady for being lover of their president

Are these leaders of tomorrow? Reactions as students give award to lady for being lover of their president

Africa

4 years ago

The students of Mass Communication, the Polytechnic, Ibadan, have caused quite a stir on social media after giving the girlfriend of their president an award.

'Yho': Golf GTI driver inconsolable after lights ripped out by thieves, SA stumped

'Yho': Golf GTI driver inconsolable after lights ripped out by thieves, SA stumped

South Africa

4 years ago

A Golf GTI driver took to Twitter to share his heartache after his headlights were stolen. SA has since banded around the tweet to share similar experiences.

Female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles shares reaction to front page: "I'm shaking, we definitely scrome"

Female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles shares reaction to front page: "I'm shaking, we definitely scrome"

People

4 years ago

New female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles had an unbelievable reaction after seeing a story about her on the front page of a newspaper while on a flight on Friday.

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