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

2373 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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EFF leader Julius Malema throws shade at “ex-convicts” Kenny Kunene and Gayton McKenzie, Mzansi annoyed

Politics

2 years ago

2 Matric pupils drown during school outing at Amanzimtoti beach, Mzansi wants swimming excursions to end

South Africa

2 years ago

Drunk Gauteng cop allegedly knocks over biker and tries to flee, Mzansi appalled: “He can’t even stand”

South Africa

2 years ago

Correctional Services launches probe into allegations Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha had conjugal visits

South Africa

2 years ago

Acting Joburg Mayor Kenny Kunene to tackle hijacked buildings in CBD, Mzansi says it’s a publicity stunt

South Africa

2 years ago

Limpopo woman gets R10 000 fine after buying a Hyundai Atos worth over R340k with fake documents

South Africa

2 years ago

Competition Commission provisionally approves Takatso-SAA deal, Mzansi cries foul: “This is state capture”

Industry

2 years ago

The Competition Commission is willing to give Takatso Consortium the green light to take over 51% of South African Airways when LIFT leaves the consortium.

Dr Pashy demands an apology from Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, Mzansi drags her: “Won’t end well”

South Africa

2 years ago

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has been served with a letter of demand by celebrity doctor Mmereka Ntshani, popularly known as Dr Pashy.

Thabo Bester prison escape: CCTV technician called the police to confess, says he feared for his life

South Africa

2 years ago

Teboho Lipholo, a CCTV technician accused of being on the role players on the Thabo Bester prison escape reportedly called the police to confess to the crime.

UWC student caught on camera firing at police after snatching a cops’ gun amid protest for better security

South Africa

2 years ago

The University of Western Cape descended into chaos after a peaceful student protest turned violent while protesting for better security on and off campus.

Breaking

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying weapons to Russia amid Ukraine invasion, Mzansi asks for proof

South Africa

2 years ago

United States of America ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety recently accused the South African government of supplying Russia with ammunition and weapons

Julius Malema’s R1.2 million EFF gala dinner platinum table sold, South Africans ask who the buyer is

Politics

2 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has managed to sell the platinum gala dinner table worth R1.2 million. The dinner will take place in July.

Gayton McKenzie says PA will choose South Africa’s next president, Mzansi calls him “delusional”

Politics

2 years ago

Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie claims his party will become kingmakers after the 2024 general elections and will get to choose the next president.

2 Gauteng detectives gunned down, total of 5 SAPS members killed in the past 7 days

South Africa

2 years ago

Five South African Police Service cops were reportedly gunned down in two provinces in the past seven days. The last unexplained murders happened in Roodepoort.

R400m worth of fake Gucci, Versace and Louis Vuitton clothes seized in Durban, SA “worries” about orders

South Africa

2 years ago

The Durban police have managed to confiscate counterfeit designer clothing items at a depot in Ispipongo after noticing a container with suspicious details.

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