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

2383 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Special tribunal rules ex-SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng and ex-execs unlawfully gave 53 music legends R50k each

South Africa

2 years ago

Bokgabo Poo’s father, Irvin Ndlovu says he was overcome by rage when he tried to attack her alleged killer

South Africa

2 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal police kill 4 suspects during shootout in Inanda after receiving a tip-off, 1 on the run

South Africa

2 years ago

EFF member advocate Dali Mpofu says the ANC will be making a mistake by giving Ramaphosa a 2nd term

Politics

2 years ago

7 accused rhino poachers escape from Grahamstown Correctional Facility in Makhanda

South Africa

2 years ago

Mzansi weighs in on Dis-Chem’s controversial hiring policy as AfriForum says its racial discrimination

South Africa

2 years ago

Minister Senzo Mchunu calls for calm as Rand Water implements Stage 2 water-shedding in Gauteng

Politics

2 years ago

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says Gauteng residents should not be worried about Rand Water's decision to implement Stage 2 water restrictions.

Over 10 years of looting, Minister Lindiwe Zulu confirms R500m was stolen from SASSA by officials

South Africa

2 years ago

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu recently stated that over R500 million was stolen from the South African Social Security Agency in the past 10 years

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

Politics

2 years ago

The former Minister of Home Affairs and Public Enterprises, Malusi Gigaba, plans to make a political comeback and wants to be the ANC's next secretary-general.

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

Politics

2 years ago

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has been called out for laughing off the idea of ministers using public healthcare instead of paying exorbitant fees

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

Explainer

2 years ago

Transnet workers have been striking for better wages for over a week and the protests will only intensify and will impact consumers, businesses and the economy.

ANC wants Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell out for racialising service delivery

Politics

2 years ago

The African National Congress has tabled a motion of no confidence against City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell for allegedly racialising service delivery.

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

Politics

2 years ago

The death of a 67-year-old German tourist has prompted the Department of Tourism to take the safety of tourists more seriously as the festive season approaches.

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

South Africa

2 years ago

A former female police officer has been arrested in relation to the gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp in July after police found stolen items were found.

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

Politics

2 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.

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