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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The African National Conference National Disciplinary Committee has expelled former NEC member Carl Niehaus and found him guilty on six counts of misconduct.

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Former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser says he has not seen his family since reporting the Phala Phala farm theft to the police earlier this year.

Tolokazi Beer brand founder Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela almost lost her business due to the pandemic

Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, the Tolokazi Beer founder, has defied the odds to be a successful woman and is one of the Briefly News Women of Wonder 2022 recipients.

"Already fed up": 24 hours old baby frowns, her facial expression in hospital surprises many

A short video of a kid who was just born in 24 hours has got people making funny comments about her facial expression online. The mum said the kid came early.

EFF leader Julius Malema fires shots at ANC top dogs, from Cyril Ramaphosa to Gwede Mantashe

EFF leader Julius Malema held a press conference on Monday, 5 December to address the Phala Phala report and called out Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe.

South Africans laugh off Carl Niehaus’ claim Ramaphosa paid people with KFC to attack him

Suspended MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus believes that the crowd of people that attacked him at Nasrec in Johannesburg, was hired by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Owners of Hank’s Olde Irish pub in Cape Town file assault charges against man who accused them of racism

The owners of Hank's Old Irish Pub in Cape Town have decided to file a criminal complaint of assault against the man who confronted them for racist policies.

Lindiwe Mazibuko asks South African citizens if they are ready for “President David Mabuza”

Former Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says South Africa will have a difficult 18 months if President Cyril Ramaphosa resigns.

South Africans call out ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba for saying 2024 general elections should be moved up

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says South Africa should have early General Elections because the country cannot afford to have another compromised president.

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