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

2383 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Democratic Alliance mayoral candidate said to have been out after curfew when fatal car crash happened

South Africa

4 years ago

Western Cape police arrest 15 people for possession of stolen sheep livers

South Africa

4 years ago

SACP's Blade Nzimande says the R350 social grant could be the foundation of the Basic Income Grant

Politics

4 years ago

Explainer: How to check if you are on SASSA's R350 grant list of uncollected funds

South Africa

4 years ago

Covid19: South African government considering making vaccination mandatory

South Africa

4 years ago

'Queen of England' pension scheme scams 40 000 retired SANDF members of R3.6 million

South Africa

4 years ago

Emotional moment soldier reunites with kids he saved during World War II more than 70 years ago

World

4 years ago

A 97-year-old man has reunited with the three little kids he saved during World War II. Their meeting after over 70 years was emotional as they are also old.

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula extends deadline to renew driving licences to March 2022

South Africa

4 years ago

South African motorists have been given an extended grace period until March 2022 to renew their driver's licences by the Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula.

Judicial Service Commission recommends Judge John Hlophe be impeached, Members of Parliament to vote

Politics

4 years ago

Western Cape's Judge John Hlophe has been recommended for impeachment by the Judicial Service Commission for interfering in Jacob Zuma's arms procurement case.

7 Suspects arrested in the killing of PPE corruption whistleblower Babita Deokaran

South Africa

4 years ago

The South African Police Services confirms that seven individuals believed to be involved in the brutal murder of 53-year-old Babita Deokaran have been arrested

Police Minister Bheki Cele to visit the home of slain SAPS officer

South Africa

4 years ago

Minister of Police Bheki Cele will be visiting the families of two polices officers who were attacked and robbed on Thursday, 26 August at a retail store.

Deputy President David Mabuza says SA healthcare system is strong after receiving medical treatment in Russia

Politics

4 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza had very high praise for the South African healthcare system, saying it's quite strong at the National Council of Provinces.

Joburg Moms want answers from hospital on how babies got swapped at birth

South Africa

4 years ago

Two Johannesburg new mothers are left devastated after Thelle Mogoerane Hospital in Volsoorus has switched there newborns sons after giving birth on Monday.

Gqeberha woman receives 15 year sentence for defrauding training centre of R13.4 million

South Africa

4 years ago

65-year-old Estelle Burgess has been given a 15-year sentence for defrauding an Eastern Cape training centre of R13.4 million by a court in Port Elizabeth.

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party has candidates who can run successful municipalities

Politics

4 years ago

Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Julius Malema says the political organisation has men and women who are capable of running successful municipalities.

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