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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The US accuses Russia of exploiting African countries to fund war initiatives in Ukraine & the Middle East

Africa

2 years ago

Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoend’s spiritual journey in Israel stirs mixed reactions from South Africans

South Africa

2 years ago

110-year-old grandmother evicted from Soweto after granddaughter sells it for R350k

South Africa

2 years ago

Phumzile Van Damme Slams the DA for always whining about coalition partners, says the public loves to see it

Politics

2 years ago

Nominating Ex-Health Minister Zweli Mkhize for the ANC presidency was a no-brainer, says KZN branch

Politics

2 years ago

Devon police station in Ekurhuleni robbed by three men pretending to report a hijacking, 10 guns stolen

South Africa

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on citizens to ensure schools are a no-go zone for criminals

Education

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently reflected on the rampant criminal activity and schools and stated that schools should be safe places for teachers and pupils.

Police arrest 4 men & a teen boy for the sexual assault of a 48-year-old woman in Mpumalanga

South Africa

2 years ago

The Mpumalanga police are on the hunt for three men who were involved in the alleged gang-rape of a 48-year-old woman in Mpumalanga; four are in custody.

Ex-Joburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse files court papers to get her job, ActionSA takes a break from the DA

Politics

2 years ago

The former City of Johannesburg executive mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse has launched a court application at the Gauteng High Court in an attempt to get her job back.

Hawks Gauteng team raids alleged zama zama kingpins’ homes, 6 people arrested & luxury cars seized

South Africa

2 years ago

The Hawks in Gauteng raided the homes of alleged illegal mining kingpins in Carletonville and Khutsong on Tuesday morning, 4 October, and arrested six people.

German tourist shot and killed in attempted hijacking near the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga

South Africa

2 years ago

The Masoyi police in Mpumalanga are hunting down three men who tried to hijack a group of German tourists. One of the tourists was shot and killed by a suspect.

Drunk Gauteng cop faces disciplinary action after arriving to work drunk and not obeying orders

South Africa

2 years ago

A police Rapid Railway Unit constable was caught of camera entertaining soccer fans at Soweto stadium during a drunken frenzy. He now faces disciplinary action.

President Cyril Ramaphosa gets endorsed for 2nd term as the ANC president by his hometown branch in Soweto

Politics

2 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been asked to avail himself for a second term as the president of African National Congress at the December elective conference.

Phala Phala theft: Panel assessing Cyril Ramaphosa’s motion of no confidence will start work on Friday

Politics

2 years ago

The Independent Panel of Experts hired to asses the motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa will start working from Friday, 30 September.

Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse tries to save her job by attempting to stop motion of no confidence

Politics

2 years ago

The City of Johannesburg mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse has called on the city's residents to help keep her job as a motion of no confidence was tabled against her.

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