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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Fact Check: No, you cannot apply for a free code 10 and code 14 driver's licence

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End of an era: President Cyril Ramaphosa says state capture should not happen ag...

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VBS saga: SARS wants Brian Shivambu to pay R28.2 million for tax evasion

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Prasa set to remove illegal communities as per court order

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) says the High Court has given them until 26 November to remove illegal residents at train tracks in Cape Town.

Political upheaval: Taliban takes control of presidential palace in Afghanistan

An Islamic group, the Taliban, has declared war in Afghanistan over after its fighters took control of the country’s capital, Kabul, on Sunday, 15 August.

Phoenix Massacre: Police Minister Bheki Cele says SAPS has made more arrests

Minister of Police confirmed on Sunday during a visit to Phoenix that 36 people have now been arrested in relation to the murders that took place last month.

IFP wants local government elections postponed, joins IEC ConCourt application

The Inkatha Freedom Party says they are joining the Independent Electoral Commission's application to have the October local government elections postponed.

Covid19: Game is offering 10% discount to people who have gotten the jab

Game Store is offering South Africans who have received the coronavirus vaccine a 10% discount as part of the Vax Appreciation Wednesday starting 18 August.

Family of dead prison warden are looking for answers about her murder

The family of Eunice Moloko, 50-year-old prison warden who was found deceased at Leeuwkop Prison facility in Johannesburg say they are looking for answers.

Covid19: South African heart surgeon criticised for making anti-vax video

Dr Susan Vosloo, who is a prominent heart surgeon in South Africa is being called out for saying that dealing with Covid-19 was better than getting vaccinated.

Moya App hits back after Sassa warned people not use the app to access the R350 social grant

The data-free mobile app Moya has come out to respond to the SA Social Security Agency's warning to applicants of the R350 social relief grant not use the app.

MTV VMA: Africa’s Wizkid, Shatta Wale bag nominations for collaborations with Beyoncè on 'Black Is King'

African stars Wizkid and Shatta Wale were not left in the 2021 MTV VMA nominations. The two bagged nominations for their efforts on Beyoncè's 'Black is King'.

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