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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G4S says Thabo Bester died in his cell despite DNA evidence, South Africans say, “LOL, what a movie”

South Africa

3 years ago

Homeless man shot dead after asking for a slice of pizza, South Africans say attacker was defending himself

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF slams Justice Minister Ronald Lamola for laughing at a question about escaped prisoner Thabo Bester

South Africa

3 years ago

Cyril Ramaphosa receives a backlash over latest newsletter: "You’re lying, Mr President"

Politics

3 years ago

6 Robbers to spend a collective 235 years in prison after targetting betting outlets KZN

South Africa

3 years ago

EFF, Mmusi Maimane want police to use all resources to find escaped prisoner Thabo Bester: “Heads must roll”

South Africa

3 years ago

Thabo Bester prison escape: Officials try to identify dead found in Bester’s cell, Mzansi wants answers

South Africa

3 years ago

The Department of Correctional services officials are trying to identify the burnt body found in Thabo Bester's prison cell. Bester escaped from prison in 2022.

"It’s a lie": Julius Malema calls Nhlanhla "Lux" Dlamini out for "lying" about petrol bombing at his house

Politics

3 years ago

Economic Freedom Fighter Julius Malema has slammed Soweto Parliament head Nhanhla "Lux" Dlamini after he accused EFF members of bombing his house in Soweto.

Heartbroken mom says teachers refuse to teach her kids because they are Shembe church members

Education

3 years ago

The South African Human Rights Commission held talks with Nazareth Baptist (Shembe) Church members after some schools barred children from attending classes.

Dmitry Medvedev warns ICC signatories that arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin is a declaration of war

World

3 years ago

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has warned the 123 ICC signatories that arresting Vladimir Putin would be a declaration of war.

Riana Pretorius: Kidnapped Gqeberbha woman home safe after being abudcuted for 8 days, SA celebrates

South Africa

3 years ago

Riana Pretorius, a 26-year-old bio kineticist, has was released on Friday morning after being kidnapped for eight days. Pretorius was taken by three armed men.

"President Putin is welcome": Malema vows to protect Russian leader during Brics summit

Politics

3 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not get arrested under the ICC warrant when he comes to South Africa for the Brics Summit.

SA billionaires who love giving back to society: Patrice Motsepe, Douw Steyn, Christo Wiese and 2 others

Feature

3 years ago

South Africa has billionaires such as Johann Rupert, Patrice Motsepe, Douw Steyn, Christo Wiese and Michel Le Roux, who have a passion for supporting society.

QNET announces expansion into South Africa as part of its 25th anniversary, offering high-quality products

Editorial

3 years ago

QNET celebrates its 25th anniversary by expanding into the South African market by providing local customers and entrepreneurs with a range of great products.

South Africans think Julius Malema is delusional as he claims he's in charge after national shutdown "success"

Politics

3 years ago

Julius Malema, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, has claimed victory following the national shutdown on Monday, 20 March, saying it's proof he's in charge.

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