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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Cabinet reshuffle: Cyril Ramaphosa fires Lindiwe Sisulu and Nathi Mthwetha, a lo...

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Activists say City of Cape Town is not ready to house over 5K homeless people af...

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South African billionaire Christo Wiese back on Africa’s richest list after succ...

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André de Ruyter reportedly briefed top cop Fannie Masemola about Eskom corruptio...

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Outgoing UCT VC Mamokgethi Phakeng impresses Mzansi after pushing back at JJ Tabane during live TV interview

Outgoing University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng earned the respect of South Africans after going head-to-head with JJ Tabane.

SIU to contact ex-Eskom CEO André de Ruyter to discuss corruption allegations, Mzansi says, “It’s about time”

The Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi has sent a team to meet with former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter to discuss the corruption allegations at Eskom.

Minister Ronald Lamola shuts down prospects of the death penalty returning, says it won’t stop heinous crimes

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola recently stated that the death penalty will not return to South Africa. The minister said the punishment does not deter crime.

SA chuckles as City of Tshwane finds culprit who sent insulting and threatening messages to defaulters

The City of Tshwane has confirmed that the employee who sent threatening and insulting text messages has been identified and placed on precautionary suspension.

Ramaphosa challenges Andre De Ruyter to report corruption claims to the cops, SA asks: “What will police do?”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has implored former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to present his corruption at the state-owned power utility allegations to the police.

German tourist goes missing in Cape Town on Valentine’s Day, police find credit card and stolen goods

Cape Town police have employed as many resources as possible to find missing German tourist Nick Frischke. Frischke went missing in Cape Town on 14 February.

Fikile Mbalula wants Andre de Ruyter to provide evidence to back up corruption claims against the ANC

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ruling party wants former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to provide evidence for the corruption allegations he made.

Mpumalanga man assaulted by community after getting caught with 19-year-old woman’s body

Barberton police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 38-year-old man after he was caught allegedly trying to dump the body of a 19-year-old woman at a dumping site.

Construction mafias explained: How they operate, how dangerous they are and other questions answered

Construction mafias or extortion groups have been a huge problem in South Africa since 2014. The origins of these groups can be traced back to townships in KZN.

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