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

SA-born Elon Musk’s Tesla loses $89 billion market share amid slowed European sales

SA-born Elon Musk’s Tesla loses $89 billion market share amid slowed European sales

5 months ago

SA born tech billionaire Elon Musk gives Optimus bot 'a hand' for human ability

SA born tech billionaire Elon Musk gives Optimus bot 'a hand' for human ability

8 months ago

US government offers R90 million reward for most wanted German woman possibly hiding in SA

US government offers R90 million reward for most wanted German woman possibly hiding in SA

8 months ago

Ramaphosa toasts Trump on election win: "Congratulations to the US president elect"

Ramaphosa toasts Trump on election win: "Congratulations to the US president elect"

9 months ago

Political analyst: Why are the US elections important to SA after Trump sweeps to victory?

Political analyst: Why are the US elections important to SA after Trump sweeps to victory?

9 months ago

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexed reaction amuses

"You can't park there": Woman in car crash blows a gasket to viral comment, vexed reaction amuses

a year ago

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

Woman orders seafood takeaway, gets it in Shein bag, reaction leaves her mom in hysterics: "Told you so"

a year ago

A woman had a vexed reaction to her seafood order, which was delivered in a Shein bag. The strange scenes were accompanied by her mother's hysterical reaction.

Mother's love: Woman gifts her son 3 houses and R150k for his 16th b'day, peeps react to touching videos

Mother's love: Woman gifts her son 3 houses and R150k for his 16th b'day, peeps react to touching videos

3 years ago

A caring mother, Charlise Freeman, has set the foundation for his son with generational wealth to ensure his success in life as the boy clocked 16 years old.

“2 degrees hotter”: Young lady shares beautiful photos from her party as she graduates from Harvard

“2 degrees hotter”: Young lady shares beautiful photos from her party as she graduates from Harvard

3 years ago

A young lady with the Twitter name VeeKativhu has marked another milestone in her life in style with a party as she graduated from Harvard University. Photos.

United States says NATO ready for any potential Russian attack, SA advises caution

United States says NATO ready for any potential Russian attack, SA advises caution

3 years ago

The United States (US) spoke clearly about its position on the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating that NATO is prepared for any potential attack.

US actor Tom Cruise reveals he could set up house in SA, stans gush: "It would be nice to live here"

US actor Tom Cruise reveals he could set up house in SA, stans gush: "It would be nice to live here"

3 years ago

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise announced that he might move to South Africa permanently. He was interacting with excited fans after a day of shooting in Hoedspruit.

I graduated bottom of my class with a 2.9 CGPA but got a job paying me N103m: Young man reveals, wows many

I graduated bottom of my class with a 2.9 CGPA but got a job paying me N103m: Young man reveals, wows many

3 years ago

A young man has got many people talking as he celebrated getting a job offer that pays him N103m monthly despite finishing the bottom of his class in school.

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn Accounting degree from PSU

Blind lady told she could not learn Maths becomes first person to earn Accounting degree from PSU

3 years ago

In 2018, Sam Biyazin graduated with an Accounting degree from Portland State University, PSU, becoming the first blind student to attain the feat in the school.

Sneaky chicken caught by security forces hovering suspiciously around Pentagon entrance

Sneaky chicken caught by security forces hovering suspiciously around Pentagon entrance

3 years ago

An unknown chicken is being held by the US Animal Welfare League after it was found lurking around one of the most secure buildings on earth; the Pentagon.

I Jumped for Joy: Rihanna's Father Overjoyed After Learning of Daughter's Pregnancy

I Jumped for Joy: Rihanna's Father Overjoyed After Learning of Daughter's Pregnancy

3 years ago

R&B star Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty has reacted after learning of daughter's pregnancy. Fenty said he is happy and hopeful that Rihanna will be a good mom.

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