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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Parliament fire: R2 billion worth of damage, Zandile Mafe yet to stand trial for setting Parliament ablaze

On 2 January 2022, Parliament was allegedly set alight by Zandile Mafe. Mafe has been in police custody for a year and his trial is yet to officially start.

Mzansi moms celebrate as they welcome 509 newborns on New Year’s Day, South Africans weigh in: “Too many”

The National Department of Health has announced that over 500 babies were born on New Year's day across South Africa. The new moms include a teenager from KZN.

Limpopo woman mauled by two pit bulls, dog owner charged arrested, South Africans says: “Enough is enough”

A 43-year-old woman from Limpopo has died after she was attacked by two pit bulls two days before Christmas. The police have arrested the 67-year-old dog owner.

Fine lady transforms her boyfriend's bedroom into a 'hotel room', removes old bed frame & repaints it in video

A beautiful lady gave her boyfriend's bedroom a whole new look with her thoughtful redesign of the place. She repainted the place and made two big bookcases.

"Go and buy me recharge card": Lady uses seniority power over twin sister in video

A clip of twins trying to prove who is the older person among themselves has stirred massive reactions. One of them sent the other a recharge card to prank her.

From R36 million to R250 million, SA billionaires spare no expenses on their homes

South African billionaires such as Douw Steyn, Patrice Motsepe, Nicky Oppenheimer and Johann Rupert own some of the most exquisite houses in South Africa.

Festive Season Road Accidents: 142 People Killed on KZN Roads and Over 2000 People Arrested Nationwide

The KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the province has already lost more than 140 people this festive season as a result f rising road accidents.

Boksburg explosion survivors speaks out, mom says her family is alive by the “grace of God”

Some survivors of the Boksburg explosion that claimed 18 lives so far have spoken out. One mom says she took her kids to safety when she heard the first blast.

Boksburg explosion: 3 more people die as death toll rises to 18, South Africans ask “Where’s the president”

The Boksburg explosion has claimed three more lives raising the death toll to 18. A gas tanker exploded on Christmas eve when the driver drove under a bridge.

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