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

Mawhoo's sultry snap with Mthandeni SK sets tongues wagging after two join forces on 'Gucci'

Mawhoo's sultry snap with Mthandeni SK sets tongues wagging after two join forces on 'Gucci'

10 months ago

Makhadzi drops another single off upcoming album to celebrate Heritage Day: "One Love!"

Makhadzi drops another single off upcoming album to celebrate Heritage Day: "One Love!"

10 months ago

Big Zulu quizzes SA about state of hip hop after dropping '200 Bars' diss: "Uthini owakho umbono?"

Big Zulu quizzes SA about state of hip hop after dropping '200 Bars' diss: "Uthini owakho umbono?"

11 months ago

Big Zulu announces new diss track '200 Bars', SA on the fence: "Another try?"

Big Zulu announces new diss track '200 Bars', SA on the fence: "Another try?"

11 months ago

"It's mid": Slik Talk trashes Kelvin Momo album, calls 'grocery store' Amapiano offering mediocre

"It's mid": Slik Talk trashes Kelvin Momo album, calls 'grocery store' Amapiano offering mediocre

a year ago

Blaq Diamond honours Malome Vector with new song 'Again' in heartfelt tribute after tragic accident

Blaq Diamond honours Malome Vector with new song 'Again' in heartfelt tribute after tragic accident

a year ago

Tshwane rapper 25K announces upcoming project: "It's time for me to give you guys new music"

Tshwane rapper 25K announces upcoming project: "It's time for me to give you guys new music"

a year ago

Tshwane rapper 25K has announced new music is in the pipeline, taking to Instagram with a fire music video to update his fans on the forthcoming sophomore project.

DJ Hlo won't be deterred by 'Song of the Year' backlash, feels more encouraged

DJ Hlo won't be deterred by 'Song of the Year' backlash, feels more encouraged

3 years ago

DJ Hlo finally broke her silence on the backlash being directed at her after she controversially won 'Song of the Year' on Ukhozi FM's New Year's Eve charts.

Black Coffee gets the nod for 2022 Grammys, SA celebrates: "I have no words"

Black Coffee gets the nod for 2022 Grammys, SA celebrates: "I have no words"

3 years ago

South Africa's international DJ export Black Coffee has landed a nomination for the 2022 Grammy Awards. He's been nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

"It Girl" Uncle Waffles dragged, accused by online users of playing pre-loaded mixes

3 years ago

Female DJ sensation Uncle Waffles has been dragged by online users, who've accused her of not being authentic. Recently, she's taking flack for not mixing.

'It's not a competition': Cassper lashes out at hip hop industry for holding rappers to ransom

'It's not a competition': Cassper lashes out at hip hop industry for holding rappers to ransom

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest says the local hip hop industry's stubbornness to evolving is detrimental. He is fully behind the idea of new rappers exploring other sounds.

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