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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President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly newsletter that the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme has helped over 100 000 youths gain work experience.

South Africans wish 'Carte Blanche' host Derek Watts a speedy recovery after collapsing in Hoedspruit

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Malema focused on winning 2024 general elections as DA’s John Steenhuisen declares EFF public enemy No. 1

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has declared EFF leader Julius Malema the DA's public enemy No. 1 and will ensure the party does not get into power.

Former Tshwane mayor hands himself over to police amid fraud investigations, South Africans say it’s a stunt

Former City of Tshwane mayor Dr Murunwa Makwarela handed himself over at the Brooklyn Police Station on Monday, 3 April. Makwerela is facing fraud allegations.

From Ananias Mathe to Thabo Bester: 6 of the daring and dramatic prison escapes in South Africa

With the recent revelation of Thabo Bester's prison escape, Briefly News decided to have a look at some of the most daring prison escapes seen in South Africa.

Lesotho MPs debate motion to reclaim parts of SA such as KZN, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mzansi laughs off idea

Lesotho MP Tsepo Lipholo of the Basotho Convenient Movement wants the country to pass a motion to reclaim parts of South Africa, such as the Free State province

Fired G4S prison guard who allegedly helped Thabo Bester escape showed off brand new VW T-Roc on Facebook

Fired G4S guard Senohe Matsoara has been linked to Thabo Bester's elaborate prison escape. Matsoara reportedly did not follow protocol the night of the escape.

Congress of Traditional Healers of SA says Putin should freely visit Mzansi despite ICC arrest warrant

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be prevented from attending the upcoming Brics Summit.

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