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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

Trucker at distribution centre shows off amazing football skills, Mzansi inspired

Trucker at distribution centre shows off amazing football skills, Mzansi inspired

People

4 years ago

Man gushes over bae who puts him first, takes him to hospital, Saffas in their feels

Man gushes over bae who puts him first, takes him to hospital, Saffas in their feels

South Africa

4 years ago

Bundle of joy breaks all the eggs, mom shares unbelievable pics online, SA lol

Bundle of joy breaks all the eggs, mom shares unbelievable pics online, SA lol

People

4 years ago

SA reacts to woman who says cheating is unforgivable: "I'm gonna make you pay"

SA reacts to woman who says cheating is unforgivable: "I'm gonna make you pay"

People

4 years ago

Barcelona president makes honest admission about signing Lionel Messi

Barcelona president makes honest admission about signing Lionel Messi

Sports

4 years ago

Top 10 richest football club owners revealed following R6.54 trillion takeover of Newcastle United

Top 10 richest football club owners revealed following R6.54 trillion takeover of Newcastle United

Sports

4 years ago

Ronaldo's United teammate becomes youngest person to get honorary degree from Manchester University

Ronaldo's United teammate becomes youngest person to get honorary degree from Manchester University

Sports

4 years ago

Marcus Rashford has been awarded a doctorate - becoming the youngest person to ever receive an honorary degree from the University of Manchester, on The Sun.

Paraguayan fans storm the pitch, demand 1 stunning thing from Messi as police rush in

Paraguayan fans storm the pitch, demand 1 stunning thing from Messi as police rush in

Sports

4 years ago

Argentina failed to score for the first time since June 2019 but a 0-0 draw at Paraguay on Thursday maintained their unbeaten record in World Cup qualifiers.

Saffa flexes beautiful new home, Mzansi celebrates: "Blessed and highly favoured"

Saffa flexes beautiful new home, Mzansi celebrates: "Blessed and highly favoured"

People

4 years ago

A social media user is the toast of the town. The inspiring gent recently took to Twitter to share the achievement of buying a new house with his followers.

Jacob Zuma to have national prayer held due to 'dark forces' against him: 'Nkos'yam'

Jacob Zuma to have national prayer held due to 'dark forces' against him: 'Nkos'yam'

South Africa

4 years ago

The JG Zuma Foundation has said that a national welcome prayer day will be held in the name of former President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, 14 October, in KZN.

Eskom says maintenance extended, load shedding to persist until next Thursday

Eskom says maintenance extended, load shedding to persist until next Thursday

South Africa

4 years ago

Eskom will implement Stage 2 load shedding until Thursday next week. Power cuts will occur between 9 pm and 5 am while emergency reserves are being restored.

Halala: Former cashier celebrates bagging law diploma, fancies more coming her way

Halala: Former cashier celebrates bagging law diploma, fancies more coming her way

People

4 years ago

Black child it's possible. This is the message Teboho Mpho, a former cashier who recently obtained a Law Diploma, would like to spread to others in Mzansi.

Tito Mboweni predicts ANC win across all 8 metros in local elections, SA not convinced

Tito Mboweni predicts ANC win across all 8 metros in local elections, SA not convinced

People

4 years ago

Former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni believes the ANC will emerge victorious in all eight metropolitan municipalities in the local government elections.

Men flexing crazy cash in video, Mzansi left drooling: 'Where do they work kanti?'

Men flexing crazy cash in video, Mzansi left drooling: 'Where do they work kanti?'

People

4 years ago

Mzansi social media users were recently left, not only drooling but wondering where a group of men flexing some crazy cash in a video shared on Twitter get it.

'Hard work pays off': SA inspired by lady's weight loss journey, shares incredible pics

'Hard work pays off': SA inspired by lady's weight loss journey, shares incredible pics

People

4 years ago

A local fitness bunny is the toast of Mzansi on social media after she recently headed online to share pictures showing her incredible weight loss journey.

Tshepiso Mametela