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

"It even fell": SA throws shade after finding Chidimma Adetshina's 'R76' Temu crown

"It even fell": SA throws shade after finding Chidimma Adetshina's 'R76' Temu crown

11 months ago

Miss Universe Nigeria: Former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina clinches beauty pageant crown

Miss Universe Nigeria: Former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina clinches beauty pageant crown

11 months ago

"Publicity": SASMA Awards fuss brews as SA German makes cut over local food influencer, Mzansi sus

"Publicity": SASMA Awards fuss brews as SA German makes cut over local food influencer, Mzansi sus

11 months ago

SA votes surge ex Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina into early Nigerian pageant lead: "Our girl"

SA votes surge ex Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina into early Nigerian pageant lead: "Our girl"

11 months ago

Mzansi chimes in on Chidimma Adetshina Nigerian pageant participation: "She can claim either"

Mzansi chimes in on Chidimma Adetshina Nigerian pageant participation: "She can claim either"

a year ago

Past Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina accepts Nigerian pageant invite: "Excited for the journey"

Past Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina accepts Nigerian pageant invite: "Excited for the journey"

a year ago

"We told you": Sleuths uncover Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina's Nigerian traditional wedding

"We told you": Sleuths uncover Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina's Nigerian traditional wedding

a year ago

Avid digging from online sleuths uncovered a video purporting to show Miss SA finalist Chidimma Onwe Adetshina's traditional Nigerian wedding to her now ex-husband.

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa debate

"Nationality is not ethnicity": Locals weigh in on fierce Miss South Africa debate

a year ago

Passionate South Africans and followers of Miss SA have taken to the timeline to express their strong views over the participation of Chidimma Onwe Adetshina.

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi quizzes identity

Miss SA 2024 finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation sparks debate, Mzansi quizzes identity

a year ago

South African-Nigerian model Chidimma Onwe Adetshina has risen to the top 13 of Miss SA 2024, but her participation in the pageant has been a hot topic of debate.

"Huge void": Rapper Shebeshxt attends daughter Onthatile's funeral, posts emotional farewell

"Huge void": Rapper Shebeshxt attends daughter Onthatile's funeral, posts emotional farewell

a year ago

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt's special arrangement with the hospital to attend his daughter Onthatile Chuene's burial passed as he bid her a teary farewell on Saturday.

Kabza De Small, Uncle Vinny set Konka Soweto alight in trendy Amabhinca gear

Kabza De Small, Uncle Vinny set Konka Soweto alight in trendy Amabhinca gear

3 years ago

Kabza De Small and Uncle Vinny were oozing fashion forwardness amid a recent performance at Konka Soweto. The two entertainers' swag went down well with Mzansi.

Slik Talk tears into Busta 929 over DJ's relationship with underage girl: "You're begging to go to jail"

Slik Talk tears into Busta 929 over DJ's relationship with underage girl: "You're begging to go to jail"

3 years ago

YouTuber Slik Talk has called Amapiano DJ Busta 929 out for his alleged predatory behaviour. The DJ has been exposed for having a relationship with a teenager.

Khanyi Mbau celebrates 1 year of dating bae Kudzai, shares stunning pics

Khanyi Mbau celebrates 1 year of dating bae Kudzai, shares stunning pics

3 years ago

Khanyi Mbau penned an emotional tribute on Instagram in celebration of her anniversary. Khanyi has been dating businessman Kudzai Mushonga for the past year.

Cassper throws shade at SA Hip Hop, journals Amapiano journey: "They dissed me at first"

Cassper throws shade at SA Hip Hop, journals Amapiano journey: "They dissed me at first"

3 years ago

Cassper Nyovest has taken his latest dig at the local hip hop game. Taking to Twitter, he insisted pioneering the way for other rappers to explore the Yanos.

Thabsie reveals DJ Zinhle literally 'begged' her for friendship: "I will give you a chance"

Thabsie reveals DJ Zinhle literally 'begged' her for friendship: "I will give you a chance"

3 years ago

DJ Zinhle and Thabsie's friendship, who form part of an exciting girl squad, was the focus of Instagram followers after the pair hosted a Q&A session recently.

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