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

2592 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Cop killing: Police launch manhunt after KZN cop was robbed, kidnapped and killed

A KwaZulu-Natal police officer's house was invaded by two armed men who robbed him, his wife and a colleague. The cop was kidnapped and killed by the suspects.

Lawyer accused of girlfriend’s murder had a huge following on TikTok, followers shocked: “I cried with him”

Johannesburg-based lawyer and TikTokker Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi faces murder charges for the brutal killing of his girlfriend, Mahlaku Malebo Rabalao.

Senzo Meyiwa: Accused had pictures of guns and money saved on phone, gun Pic labelled, “My killing machine”

The fifth state witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Sergeant Moses Mabasa, says he found incriminating and concerning images on accused number three's phone.

Parliament to return to former glory by November 2025, Mzansi encouraged to give input

Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George says the reconstruction of the National Assembly following the devastating fire will only begin in 2024 and end in 2025.

South Africans warned against fixing potholes as the Department of Transport commits to monitoring roads

Sanral has warned South Africans against fixing potholes without permission from the relevant authorities, saying that it is legal and causes culpability issues

Zama Zamas continue to roam the streets of Riverlea despite Bheki Cele promising increased policing

Police Minister Bheki Cele's promise to Riverlea residents has come undone. The minister promised to deploy extra security in the area to deal with zama zamas.

Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit accused of brutal assault granted R10K bail, Ian Cameron weighs in

The Randburg Magistrate's Court has granted the eight men accused of brutally assaulting three SANDF trainees on the N1 near Fourways R10K bail with conditions.

3 Police officers get 4-year sentence for R3000 bribe case, court refuses to grant suspended sentences

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has handed a direct imprisonment sentence to four police officers found guilty of R3000 corruption in 2016.

Riverlea residents protest against zama zamas following deadly gunfight, call on for extra security

Residents of Riverlea, in Johannesburg have been protesting against illegal mining activities in the area after five alleged zama zamas were killed in the area.

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