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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Ex-minister Malusi Gigaba wants to be the next ANC secretary-general, says he's the right man

Politics

3 years ago

Minister Mondli Gungubele cries about paying R10 000 in medical aid expense, angers South Africans

Politics

3 years ago

Explained: How the Transnet wage strike is impacting the economy and South African consumers

Explainer

3 years ago

ANC wants Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell out for racialising service delivery

Politics

3 years ago

Festive season plans: Lindiwe Sisulu wants to welcome tourists with SA is safe message

Politics

3 years ago

Former female cop arrested in connection to Krugersdorp sexual assault of 8 women by alleged zama zamas

South Africa

3 years ago

Mpho Phalatse lays criminal charges against the JPC and an alleged ANC front company for R27m contract

Politics

3 years ago

Ex-City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse, has laid criminal charges against the Johannesburg Property Company for an irregular R27 million contract.

Alleged July unrest instigator Ngizwe Mchunu cries in court after hearing his case was postponed again

South Africa

3 years ago

One of the alleged July unrest instigators, Ngziwe Mchunu, was emotional and teary-eyed in court after he learnt that his matter was being postponed again.

Police Minister Bheki Cele accuses human rights activists of caring more about perpetrators than victims

Politics

3 years ago

Minister of Police Bheki Cele says the government should be more sympathetic to victims of crime. He also accused activists of caring more about perpetrators.

Supreme Court of Appeal Rejects Alleged Parliament Arsonist Zandile Mafe's Bail Appeal

South Africa

3 years ago

The Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe's bail appeal. Mafe was arrested in January 2022 for burning down Parliament.

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane loses court bid to return to work and probe Phala Phala theft

Politics

3 years ago

The suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not be returning to work until the Constitutional Court confirms her suspension was indeed invalid.

Brave parent shot & killed bravely trying to stop a hijacking at child's school

South Africa

3 years ago

The Department of Education in Gauteng MEC Matome Chiloane is expected to visit Faranani Primary School in Protea Glen, Soweto, where a parent was shot dead.

NPA Charges Alleged Joburg Serial Killer With One Count of Murder Despite Six Bodies Being Found

South Africa

3 years ago

The 20-year-old man linked to the bodies of six decomposing bodies in Johannesburg had his first court date. The NPA will only be charged with one murder.

Video of Carl Niehaus being forced to give up seat next Zuma leaves Mzansi in stitches: “Step-aside rule applied”

Politics

3 years ago

A video of former uMkhonto we Sizwe spokesperson Carl Niehaus being asked to give up his seat next to former President Jacob Zuma is the latest internet meme.

Father of suspected Joburg serial killer says he will disown his 21-year-old son if found guilty of 6 murders

South Africa

3 years ago

The 21-year-old man accused of killing six women in Johannesburg is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, 11 October. His father plans to disown him if guilty

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