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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

"Traumatising": Quick-thinking Audi driver avoids daylight hijacking in Linbro Park

"Traumatising": Quick-thinking Audi driver avoids daylight hijacking in Linbro Park

South Africa

4 years ago

'This is Bafana Bafana': Saffa roasts Pirates, Chiefs fans who want preferential call-ups

'This is Bafana Bafana': Saffa roasts Pirates, Chiefs fans who want preferential call-ups

Football

4 years ago

"Tjo": Max's Lifestyle owner Mqadi saved by the cell, iPhone 12 stops bullet from penetrating

"Tjo": Max's Lifestyle owner Mqadi saved by the cell, iPhone 12 stops bullet from penetrating

South Africa

4 years ago

'Hade boy': Mzansi laments Orlando Pirates forward Vincent Pule's injury setback

'Hade boy': Mzansi laments Orlando Pirates forward Vincent Pule's injury setback

Football

4 years ago

Mobile bus comes to Langa community to 'enhance' learners' online literacy development

Mobile bus comes to Langa community to 'enhance' learners' online literacy development

Education

4 years ago

Manchester City superstar boldly expresses desire to leave club, play abroad

Manchester City superstar boldly expresses desire to leave club, play abroad

Football

4 years ago

Still got it: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba bags impressive hat trick aged 43

Still got it: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba bags impressive hat trick aged 43

Football

4 years ago

Didier Drogba proved he still had it after bagging a hat trick in a charity match involving Marseille legends and Arsene Wenger's Team UNICEF on Wednesday.

Armed robbery in Hillbrow sends chills down the spine, Mzansi indifferent

Armed robbery in Hillbrow sends chills down the spine, Mzansi indifferent

South Africa

4 years ago

A chilling video has emerged online showing a daring business robbery in Hillbrow. The clip was shared on Twitter by social cohesion advocate Yusuf Abramjee.

Zuma avoided potential loss of lives by submitting to 'rule of law losing its power'

Zuma avoided potential loss of lives by submitting to 'rule of law losing its power'

South Africa

4 years ago

Jacob Zuma claims he handed himself over to police in July to avoid potentially life-threatening clashes from erupting with his supporters in Nkandla, KZN.

Suspended Magashule to campaign for ANC despite ruling: 'Nobody asked him'

Suspended Magashule to campaign for ANC despite ruling: 'Nobody asked him'

South Africa

4 years ago

Ace Magashule has declared he will campaign for the ruling party, the ANC, ahead of the local general elections despite his suspension from the organisation.

"Help me find a job": Bachelor of Education graduate appeals to Mzansi for assistance

"Help me find a job": Bachelor of Education graduate appeals to Mzansi for assistance

People

4 years ago

A recent education graduate is turning to Mzansi for assistance. Heading to Facebook, the young woman posted a pic of herself holding up a sign with the appeal.

Bafana Bafana thanks Mzansi, fans at stadium for support: 'The journey continues'

Bafana Bafana thanks Mzansi, fans at stadium for support: 'The journey continues'

People

4 years ago

Bafana Bafana have sent their thanks to Mzansi for the support. South Africa overcame Ethiopia in their World Cup qualifiers encounter at FNB Stadium on Tuesday

Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks diagnosed with cancer

Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks diagnosed with cancer

Sports

4 years ago

David Brooks made the announcement that he had been diagnosed with cancer on Wednesday, October 13 after withdrawing from the recent Wales squad a week earlier.

Bayern Munich star to serve prison term after breach of court order

Bayern Munich star to serve prison term after breach of court order

Sports

4 years ago

Lucas Hernandez was found guilty back in December 2019 of breaching a restraining order following a domestic violence incident involving ex-partner Amelia.

Boost for Chelsea as 2 key players return from injury ahead of tough EPL clash this weekend

Boost for Chelsea as 2 key players return from injury ahead of tough EPL clash this weekend

Sports

4 years ago

Tuchel has been handed a double injury boost after both Reece James and N'Golo Kante returning to full training. The two are in contention to face Brentford.

Tshepiso Mametela