Best News & Entertainment '24

Katleho Mositoane

Education: BA Communication Sciences: Media and Journalism, University of the Free State (2017)

Experience: Journalist, Seipone News (2017), Research and Business Writer Intern, The African Storyteller (2018), Subeditor and Proofreader, Clarity Global (2019–2024), Writing Fellow, African Liberty (2024), Entertainment Writer, Briefly News (2025–present)

Katleho Mositoane is an entertainment writer at Briefly News (joined 2025). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Journalism from the University of the Free State. She writes columns that explore the social, political, and economic dynamics in Africa. She began her journalism career at Seipone community newspaper, where she reported on local sports stories. She has published articles with The Chanzo, a Tanzanian outlet and The Rational Standard, a South African commentary platform. She also served as a Writing Fellow at African Liberty. Contact Katleho at katleho.mositoane@briefly.co.za

403 articles published since 22 Oct 2025

Author's articles

"Cuteness overload" Mzansi man returns to SA from the U.S, surprising family with new look

"Cuteness overload" Mzansi man returns to SA from the U.S, surprising family with new look

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

"The silence was too loud" Mzansi tells of the eerie silence at MultiChoice with no David Sejobe in sight

"The silence was too loud" Mzansi tells of the eerie silence at MultiChoice with no David Sejobe in sight

People

21 days ago

Boiling Point: Honor X9D smartphone survives extreme heat test

Boiling Point: Honor X9D smartphone survives extreme heat test

People

21 days ago

Unpacking "black tax": Essential guidelines from a South African analyst

Unpacking "black tax": Essential guidelines from a South African analyst

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

"How easy is that?" SA is stunned by parents attending class to learn how to do their kids' homework

"How easy is that?" SA is stunned by parents attending class to learn how to do their kids' homework

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

"Get those kids arrested", Mzansi man devastated after his kids cut out animals on his banknotes

"Get those kids arrested", Mzansi man devastated after his kids cut out animals on his banknotes

People

24 days ago

"Send the recipe, please" South Africans overseas miss Mzansi cuisine as they share recipes

"Send the recipe, please" South Africans overseas miss Mzansi cuisine as they share recipes

People

24 days ago

A heartfelt TikTok video stirs nostalgia among expat South Africans, as cravings for authentic Mzansi dishes like atchar spark a flood of emotional comments.

"Maybe we have different digestive systems", 75-year-old woman stuns netizens with her diet and fitness

"Maybe we have different digestive systems", 75-year-old woman stuns netizens with her diet and fitness

People

24 days ago

Renowned chef Babette Davis, aged 75, reveals her plant-based lifestyle and fitness secrets that defy age, inspiring others to embrace health and vitality.

"Pepper is a fast learner", a Mzansi dog warms hearts online after learning local dance moves

"Pepper is a fast learner", a Mzansi dog warms hearts online after learning local dance moves

People

24 days ago

Pepper, the lovable South African pup, captures hearts with her viral dance moves inspired by amapiano, delighting fans and bringing smiles across Mzansi.

"Cute, but what time do they learn?" A video of school girls doing each other's hair divides Mzansi

"Cute, but what time do they learn?" A video of school girls doing each other's hair divides Mzansi

People

24 days ago

A video of primary school girls braiding each other's hair has sparked online debate about classroom time use in no-fee public schools versus private schooling.

"It's giving High School Musical," SA was amazed by Stellenbosch University first year orientation

"It's giving High School Musical," SA was amazed by Stellenbosch University first year orientation

People

25 days ago

A TikTok video captures Stellenbosch University's vibrant orientation week, showcasing the iconic Dream Walk and new Maties celebrating unity and excitement.

"Does it brush in premium or what?" a woman marvels at a toothbrush that costs thousands of rands

"Does it brush in premium or what?" a woman marvels at a toothbrush that costs thousands of rands

People

25 days ago

A South African woman's TikTok reaction to a luxury electric toothbrush priced in the thousands has gone viral, sparking humorous debates over its premium features.

"Some people definitely have a secret code of life", woman surprises family with a luxury car

"Some people definitely have a secret code of life", woman surprises family with a luxury car

People

25 days ago

A heartwarming video of a woman's surprise arrival in a luxury Porsche Cayenne for her family goes viral, sparking joy and scepticism among Mzansi viewers.

"My grandmother pretended it's her birthday", gogo pulls a number on Spur for special treatment

"My grandmother pretended it's her birthday", gogo pulls a number on Spur for special treatment

People

25 days ago

A South African TikTok creator surprises her gogo with a playful birthday prank at Spur Steakhouse, capturing joy and laughter in a heartwarming video.

Cheers for South Africa: Podcasters celebrate Mzansi's schoolboy rugby

Cheers for South Africa: Podcasters celebrate Mzansi's schoolboy rugby

People

25 days ago

Australian podcaster praises Mzansi's schoolboy rugby as a vibrant, competitive system, rooted in Afrikaans culture, rivalling UK championship matches.

Katleho Mositoane