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

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The grandmother of the teenage girl facing murder charges for stabbing her father to death says he was an abusive man. She says he often terrorised the family.

“You are so handsome”: Man with long natural hair like woman combs it, video stirs reactions on TikTok

A handsome man with long natural hair, like a girl, was seen combing it and packing it into different styles in a video that has stirred reactions on TikTok.

Immigrant pregnant women entitled to free health services in South Africa, some women say nothing has changed

The National Department of Health has issued a circular informing all health facilities to provide free services to pregnant women despite their nationality.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the person arrested in Tanzania is Thabo Bester, confirmed via DNA

The Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi explained to Members of Parliament that Thabo Bester was identified by DNA tests conducted by the police.

Senzo Meyiwa: Judge Maumela rules media is allowed to live broadcast audio testimony of next witness, SA celebrates

Judge Tshifiwa Maumela has denied the next witness in the Senzo Meyiwa trial request for a media blackout during her testimony and allowed an audio broadcast.

Missing 5-year-old boy found locked inside classroom for entire weekend, Mzansi wants justice for family

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15-Year-old Black girl makes history as the youngest student to earn bachelor's degree from Langston University in US

Shania Muhammad, the youngest student to receive an associate degree from Langston University in the US, has now earned a bachelor's degree from the school.

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