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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

"I do": Stunning Mzansi couple tie the knot in colourful wedding, SA mesmerised

"I do": Stunning Mzansi couple tie the knot in colourful wedding, SA mesmerised

People

4 years ago

12 taxis allegedly torched in Gqeberha amid clashes, SA reacts to violent scenes

Breaking

12 taxis allegedly torched in Gqeberha amid clashes, SA reacts to violent scenes

South Africa

4 years ago

'Never ending': Thursday last day of load shedding but further blackouts loom

'Never ending': Thursday last day of load shedding but further blackouts loom

South Africa

4 years ago

'Yho movie': Slain drug boss Teddy Mafia's son-in-law survives daylight hit in Durban

'Yho movie': Slain drug boss Teddy Mafia's son-in-law survives daylight hit in Durban

South Africa

4 years ago

Mzansi amazed by cop on a picnic date, spotted using police van: 'Only in Satafrika'

Mzansi amazed by cop on a picnic date, spotted using police van: 'Only in Satafrika'

People

4 years ago

The Cleaner's newest photoshop job leaves Mzansi in stitches: 'Please help fix my smile'

The Cleaner's newest photoshop job leaves Mzansi in stitches: 'Please help fix my smile'

People

4 years ago

Former Chelsea manager set to takeover at Newcastle following the arrival of billionaire owner

Former Chelsea manager set to takeover at Newcastle following the arrival of billionaire owner

Sports

4 years ago

Frank Lampard who has been out of a job since he was fired by Chelsea back in January, has now emerged as the leading candidate for new Newcastle United job.

Panic at Camp Nou as Barcelona star's agents contact Manchester United and Liverpool secretly

Panic at Camp Nou as Barcelona star's agents contact Manchester United and Liverpool secretly

Sports

4 years ago

Ousmane Dembele is set to become a free agent when his current contract expires next summer despite Spanish club Barcelona recently offering him an extension.

Local influencer criticises 'status quo' of children building parents houses: "It must end"

Local influencer criticises 'status quo' of children building parents houses: "It must end"

People

4 years ago

A local influencer has opened a can of worms. Taking to Twitter, the tweep stated that the idea of children building their parents houses is old fashioned.

Video shows mom with baby on back walking pipeline across river, SA in disbelief

Video shows mom with baby on back walking pipeline across river, SA in disbelief

People

4 years ago

A disturbing video has made it online appearing to show a woman with a baby on her back, crossing a river. The dangerous act was captured on cellphone footage.

3 suspects arrested after Cape Town road rage incident 'turns deadly', motorist stabbed

3 suspects arrested after Cape Town road rage incident 'turns deadly', motorist stabbed

South Africa

4 years ago

Three men have been arrested in Cape Town for the alleged stabbing murder of a motorist. The incident happened after an apparent road rage tiff turned violent.

Bafana top World Cup Qualifiers group after win over Ethiopia, SA delighted: 'Siyabonga'

Bafana top World Cup Qualifiers group after win over Ethiopia, SA delighted: 'Siyabonga'

Sports

4 years ago

South Africa beat Ethiopia 1-0 in a World Cup Qualifiers encounter at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday night as fans returned after 18 months away from sports venues.

Hebanna: SA reacts to scary video of thugs targeting motorist in Joburg CBD

Hebanna: SA reacts to scary video of thugs targeting motorist in Joburg CBD

People

4 years ago

A video of a smash and grab incident in the Johannesburg CBD is doing the rounds on social media, with social media users since reacting to the scary scenes.

Woman shows off stunning wedding in movie-like clip, Mzansi gushes

Woman shows off stunning wedding in movie-like clip, Mzansi gushes

People

4 years ago

Mzansi has been left gushing after a local woman shared the video production from her wedding. Saffas battled to separate the crisp visuals from a movie set.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi visits Phoenix as polls near: 'I come as a champion of justice'

Mangosuthu Buthelezi visits Phoenix as polls near: 'I come as a champion of justice'

South Africa

4 years ago

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) looked to ramp up support from Phoenix by delivering a message of hope ahead of the local polls.

Tshepiso Mametela