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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New judge, new trial: Senzo Meyiwa trial to start from scratch, South Africans feel sorry for the family

The new presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng says the trial will start afresh with evidence from previous witnesses.

Mpumalanga Department of Education calls for suspension of pupil caught on camera drinking alcohol in class

Department of Education in Mpumalanga demands swift action against a student caught drinking alcohol on school grounds. The student went viral on social media.

Fikile Mbalula says the ANC does not want Zuma to go back to jail, says is matter out of their hands

ANC Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the governing party does not see former President Jacob Zuma return to prison following ConCourt's recent ruling.

Mzansi worries about future of the SA after a man was set on fire in Limpopo: "Going to turn into a ghost country"

Limpopo police have launched a manhunt following the tragic death of man in Mphagani village. The man's lifeless body was found tied up near his burning car.

EFF calls for prisoners over 60 to be released on parole, Mzansi strongly disagrees: “Jesus, we are not safe”

The Economic Freedom Fighters has called on the Department of Justice and Correctional Services to release inmates over the aged of 60 serving life sentences.

Truck arson attacks: Community collaboration leads to arrest of suspect as total arrests rise to 3

The South African Police Service has arrested a third person linked to the truck arson attacks in Mpumalanga. Three suspects are expected to appear in court.

Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana getting no preferential treatment in prison, SA has doubts

The Department of Correctional Services says Thabo Bester and his girlfriend Dr Nandipha Magudumana are not gettring any preferential treatment in prison.

Cape Town little boy burnt with boiling water suffers sleepless nights, Foundation says he needs urgent help

The Teddy Bear Foundation says the five-year-old little boy who was scalded with hot water while climbing a security gate now suffers from sleeplessness nights.

2 People arrested in connection to the truck arson attacks in Mpumalanga, South Africans want to see suspects

The South African Police Service has arrested two people linked to the truck arson attacks in Mpumalanga. The suspects were caught in Piet Retief and Ermelo.

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