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

South Africa

2 years ago

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

Politics

2 years ago

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

South Africa

2 years ago

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

Politics

2 years ago

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

South Africa

2 years ago

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

South Africa

2 years ago

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

Politics

2 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

2 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

Court vindicates father who was denied access to his children, mom gets 1 month prison sentence

South Africa

2 years ago

The Johannesburg High Court has handed down a one-month suspended prison sentence to a Gauteng mom who kept her children away from their father for a week,

Jacob Zuma gets his groove back and sings 'uMshini Wam; for loyal supporters

Politics

2 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma was in good health on Monday, 10 October, at the Pietermaritzburg High Court for a private prosecution matter against Billy Downer.

ANC presidency hopeful Zweli Mkhize takes jabs at Ramaphosa as he makes promises to SA

Politics

2 years ago

Former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has accepted the nomination from various KwaZulu-Natal branches to run for the presidency at the December conference.

Russia launches massive revenge air strike on 4 Ukrainian cities for allegedly bombing Crimea bridge

Europe

2 years ago

The Russian military has launched air strikes on four Ukrainian cities in an apparent revenge attack. This comes after the Crimea-Russia bridge was bombed.

21-year-old man arrested after police find 6 dead bodies in Johannesburg building

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African Police Service in Johannesburg has apprehended a 21-year-old man after the bodies of six women were found inside a building in the city.

Jacob Zuma is officially a free man, DSC Services confirms 15-month sentence is expired

Politics

2 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma is now a free man. The Department of Correctional Services confirmed on Friday, 7 October that his 15-month sentence has expired.

FNB debuts new logo after 35 years, SA confused by design: “Spending my bank fees on stuff like this”

Industry

2 years ago

First National Bank's redesigned logo has confused many. Some feel the bank should have prioritised customer experiences and considered reducing fees first.

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