Lebogang Mashego

Education: Bachelor of Arts, majored in Journalism and Media Studies, and History, Rhodes University (2015-2018)

Experience: Journalist at Oppidan Press (from 2015 - 2017), W24 (now called News24 Lifestyle (2018), Intelligence Transfer Centre (2019), Opera News (2019-2020)

Awards: Recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship (2022)

Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk. She joined the Briefly News team in 2021. She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field. Her journalism career started while studying at Rhodes University, where she worked for the Oppidan Press for 3 years. She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News. She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017. She's a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship. Email: lebogang.mashego@briefly.co.za

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Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, shared a short video clip of her and her father gleefully celebrating his release from prison and the end of his sentence.

Section 194 committee recommends Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s removal from office, Mzansi not shocked by findings

Suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been found guilty of misconduct and incompetence by the Section 194 Committe impeachment inquiry.

South Africans call out ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba after getting cosy with AfriForum: “A hopeless sellout”

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba meet with members of the civil society group AfriForum in hopes of a potentially beneficial partnership with the organisation.

Santaco accuses Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis of portraying taxi operators as villains”

Santaco chairperson Mandla Hermanus disagrees with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's statement that the deal to end the strike was already on the table.

Jacob Zuma heads back to prison, gets released on special remission, South Africans celebrate: "Thank Mr Ankole"

Former President Jacob Zuma was readmitted at the Estcourt Correctional Service Facility and released less than two hours on special remission on Friday morning

Mzansi thinks “something is off” with Malesela Teffo after defence team ditches him after court dramatic stunt

Former advocate Malesela Teffo caused drama at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court when he refused to enter the courtroom or stand in the dock for his own trial.

Tragic death of British doctor killed during Cape Town protests causes outrage: “How sad and traumatic”

Kar Hao Teoh, a 40-year-old British doctor, was shot and killed in Cape Town after taking a wrong turn and ending up in Nyanga amid violent taxi protests.

Community marches alongside Bokgabo Poo’s parents after alleged killer was acquitted due to lack of evidence

The Wattville community in Ekurhuleni is marching down to the Benoni Magistrates' Court alongside her parents after her alleged murderer was found not guilty.

Alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe unfit to stand trial, Mzansi has mixed views: “Surprise, surprise”

Zandile Mafe, the man accused of setting Parliament on fire in January 2022 has been declared unfit to stand trial for his crimes. Mafe faces four charges.

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