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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Matric results: 216 Eastern Cape pupils to rewrite exams after Department of Education finds irregularities

The Eastern Cape Department of Basic Education has decided to make over 200 matric learners rewrite exams and redo their projects before getting their results.

Johannesburg police launch investigation into Sheba the tiger's escapades, South Africans want victim to sue

The Johannesburg police have opened a docket of inquiry and will investigate Sheba the tiger's escape and subsequent attack on 39-year-old William Mokoena.

ANC accuses Eskom of sabotaging its chances of winning 2024 elections, DA blames cadre deployment

The ANC recently held a meeting with the Eskom board and Minister Pravin Gordhan and said its prospects in the 2024 general elections were being sabotaged.

Sheba the tiger euthanised for public safety, South Africans want the owner held accountable: “Owner must pay”

Sheba the tiger has been found after roaming the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday, January 18. The tigress was euthanised out of concern for public safety.

EFF leader Julius Malema raises concerns about the delays in the release of matric results

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has called out the Department of Basic Education for delaying the release of the 2022 matriculants' results.

Mzansi fed up as Minister Enoch Godongwana says loadshedding will end in 12–18 months: “Heard this before”

The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is assured that loadshedding will come to an end in the next 12-18 months. The minister says government has a plan.

Nkandla residents shutdown town over poor service delivery, Kroonstad residents take a stand against blackouts

Residents of Nkandla protested on Monday, January 16 over the lack of proper roads in the area. Community members approached the municipality to fix the roads.

Stranger gifts 11-year-old talented autistic Ghanaian living in US R256k piano, video surfaces

An 11-year-old Ghanaian-American boy named Jude Kofie has been gifted a $15,000 piano by a stranger who heard him play. The child's dad has shown gratitude.

Duduzile Zuma throws her weight behind Phoenix residents as they protest against 40 hours of no electricity

Phoenix residents protested on Sunday, January 15 after experiencing blackouts since Friday. Residents argued that technicians were not sent to fix the issue.

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