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

2592 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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

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

Looming Stage 10 loadshedding has Mzansi calling for another national shutdown, EFF supporters scoff: “How cute of ya’ll”

Energy experts have predicted that Eskom may be forced to implement loadshedding Stage 10 if the energy crisis sees no improvement during the winter months.

AfriForum says the 5-year validity period for driving licence is unconstitutional, Mzansi supports court case

Lobby group AfriForum is taking the government to court over the 5-year validity period for driving licences. The group argues that it's unconstitutional.

EFF gala dinner prices Julius Malema’s table at R1.2M, Mzansi scoffs at prices: “Roots of state capture”

The Economic Freedom Fighters will be hosting a fundraising gala dinner at Emperors Palace ahead of its 10th anniversary, with tickets ranging from R250 000.

Teachers want Prime energy drink banned in schools after noticing “half-mad” behaviour in pupils

The National Association of School Governing Bodies wants Prime drinks banned at schools after teachers complained about unusually unruly behaviour in learners.

Phumzile Van Damme says ANC and EFF partnership is the only stable coalition, South Africans agree

Former Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Phumzile Van Damme says opposition parties are to blame for the strengthening of the ANC and EFF coalition.

Julius Malema asks “peace-loving South Africans” for donations ahead of EFF’s 10th-anniversary celebration

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema issued a video asking South Africans to donate money to the political organisation as it celebrates 10 years.

Limpopo woman goes from living in a shack to a 3-bedroom house gifted by the police

Limpopo's South African Police Service gifted a gender-based violence victim and her four children a three-bedroom house after she was shot and paralysed.

"Doesn't make sense": South Africans raise concern as the KZN Education Department announces rural school closures

The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has identified over 900 schools that will be permanently closed down next year because of the low enrolment numbers

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