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

2393 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Neighbour testifies he saw a man in the Khumalo kitch...

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"Pure evil": Woman who murdered pregnant colleague and co-accused get 25-year se...

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Joburg CBD explosion: Geographer says illegal mining will destroy Joburg as city...

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KZN police arrest N2 highway stone-throwing criminals who caused accidents and r...

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Limpopo groove to change, provincial government to ban sale of alcohol after mid...

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Police find domestic worker who was assaulted allegedly by her employer in viral...

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Suspected Zama Zama dies in Braamfischer explosion, community members illegal mining is rife

An explosion in Braamfischer has resulted in the death of one person and two others being rushed to the hospital. The victims are believed to be illegal miners.

Durban Metro cop fatally shot in the line of duty, unknowingly foiled a truck hijacking

An eThekwini metropolitan police officer, Errol Ogle, was fatally shot by world-be truck hijackers. The shooting occurred on the 7 Durban-bound carriageway.

Viral video of employer assaulting elderly domestic worker sparks outrage, Mzansi demands immediate justice

South Africans demand justice for an elderly domestic worker who was assaulted allegedly by her employer. A video of the horrific attack has since gone viral.

Johannesburg explosion: Released CCTV footage shows moment of impact on Bree Street

Johannesburg CBD explosion has been officially declared a crime scene. Officials have closed off affected areas as they search for the cause of the explosion.

Johannesburg CBD explosion: 1 person killed as officials shutdown Bree Street to find cause of explosion

Gauteng Premier Panyanza Lesufi has confirmed one person has been killed in the devastating Johannesburg CBD explosion. The cause of the explosion is unclear.

Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka: From being raised by a white family to achieving great career heights, and more

Acting Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka had a unique life journey. She was raised by the white family her mother worked for. Now, she is a powerhouse.

Mzansi unfazed as 2 cops get arrested for soliciting a R2K bribe at Beitbridge border post

The South African Police Service's anti-corruption unit has arrested two police officers who allegedly solicited a R2 000 bribe at the Beitbridge border post.

Senzo Meyiwa: Zandile Khumalo says she froze and couldn’t call for help after shooting, SA side-eyes testimony

Zandile Khumaol, the sister of Senzo Meyiwa's girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo testified about the what happened the night the soccer star was shot and murdered.

Ramaphosa says he can't risk the lives of South Africans by arresting Putin, says it's a declaration of war

President Cyril Ramaphosa told the he International Criminal Court that South Africa is prepared to enforce the arrest warrant against Russia's Vladimir Putin.

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