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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Organisations call for Thabo Mbeki to apologise HIV/AIDS "denialist" remarks

Politics

2 years ago

"Not Guilty": EFF leaders Julius Malema and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi beat common assault charge

Politics

2 years ago

Bheki Cele will attend court hearing of nephew arrested for Magistrate Romay van Rooyen's murder

South Africa

2 years ago

Start the new month the right way at Hollywoodbets Durbanville

Entertainment

2 years ago

Two Nigerian nationals arrested by the Hawks and Interpol for running online scams

South Africa

2 years ago

A VinDocs History Report will tell you all the important facts you need to know before buying a used car

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Inmate in trouble after pimping out prison uniform and posting pics on social media

South Africa

2 years ago

The Department of Correctional Services is taking action against an Eastern Cape prisoner who posted images of himself in altered prison uniform on social media

Police Minister Bheki Cele warns police officers not to turn away victims of gender based-violence

Politics

2 years ago

The Minister of Police Bheki Cele recently warned police officers during an Imbizo YaMadoda not to turn away victims of gender-based violence seeking help.

Jacob Zuma jumps back into politics, avails himself for ANC national chairperson position alongside ex-wife

Politics

2 years ago

Jacob Zuma says he is available for the African National Congress national chairperson position and wants Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to run for the presidency.

Labour department’s mega blitz inspection leads to arrests of 8 undocumented foreigners and 2 employers

South Africa

2 years ago

The Department of Employment and Labour's mega blitz inspection kicked off on Monday, 26 September resulting in the arrests of eight undocumented foreigners.

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Accused number 2 applies for bail after being identified by eyewitness

South Africa

2 years ago

Bongani Ntanzi, one of the five people accused of murdering the late Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa will apply for bail on Thursday, 22 September.

Minister Gwede Mantashe dispels allegations that his family steals, says they are just entrepreneurs

Politics

2 years ago

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe has denied allegations that his family members use his name to get ahead in business ventures.

Thabo Mbeki says SA is not xenophobic but foreign nationals are benefitting from social grants

Politics

2 years ago

Former President Thabo Mbeki has noted that foreign nationals from Lesotho and eSwatini cross the border and use fake credentials to benefit from social grants.

Be a winner on Heritage Day with Hollywoodbets

Entertainment

2 years ago

Cape Racing and Hollywoodbets will be hosting a Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, 24 September and will give South Africans the opportunity to win big.

Advocate Billy Downer files court papers asking Zuma to cough up R1 million as security for legal costs

Politics

2 years ago

State prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer wants Jacob Zuma to pay R1 million as security for his legal costs should the private prosecution case against him fail.

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