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

Acting City of Johannesburg mayor Kenny Kunene recently announced that he will be overseeing evictions at a hijacked building in the central business district.

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

Miranda Thandaza Lubisi, aged 22, has been ordered by the Polokwane Specialised Court to pay a R10k fine or 2 years in prison for buying a car with fake papers.

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

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.

Mother mistakenly locks key inside house, puts her baby through window to get it, video causes stir

A short video of a mother and her kid trying to recover the keys she mistakenly locked in has got many people talking online. The kid demonstrated good focus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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