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

2373 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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London Bridge has fallen: What happens now that Queen Elizabeth II is dead

Explainer

3 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96, surrounded by close family members in Scotland

Europe

3 years ago

The Hawks Hunt down 3 fake doctors from Cape Town, 2 suspects on the run since getting bail, 1 untraceable

South Africa

3 years ago

KwaZulu-Natal High School pupil allegedly sets teacher’s car on fire over a cellphone

South Africa

3 years ago

North-West University leads South Africa’s 1st environmental social work study

Education

3 years ago

EFF MP Naledi Chirwa hits back at a troll who Criticised Julius Malema's work history

Politics

3 years ago

Tiger Brands recalls Purity and Elizabeth Anne baby powder products after finding traces of asbestos

Business and Economy

3 years ago

Manufacturing company Tiger Brands has recalled Purity and Elizabeth Anne baby powder products after finding trace levels of asbestos. Offers customers refunds.

NPA accuses Jacob Zuma of using intimidation tactics against Advocate Billy Downer

Politics

3 years ago

The National Prosecuting Authority says it intends to fully support lead prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer as he is hauled to court by ex-president Jacob Zuma.

Pucto threatens to fire over 1000 bus drivers if they continue with illegal protest action over 2020 bonuses

South Africa

3 years ago

Putco has asked bus drivers stationed in Soweto and Roseville to stop their illegal protest over unpaid bonuses and salary increases or risk being fired soon.

EFF leaders blast President Cyril Ramaphosa for fixing a pothole on “non-existent” road in Mpumalanga

Politics

3 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters leaders Julius Malema and Flyod Shivambu says President Cyril Ramaphosa pothole fixing exercise in Mpumalanga was embarrassing.

ZEP extension welcomed by Zim Immigration Federation, ActionSA says it is a mockery of the constitution

Politics

3 years ago

The Department of Home Affairs' decision to extend the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits grace period by six months has been welcomed by a Zim civil society group.

EFF slams Advocate Teffo for accusing Julius Malema of defamation, says Teffo is attention seeking

Politics

3 years ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters has lambasted Advocated Malesela Teffo for launching legal action against the party's leader Julius Malema for defaming his name.

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to fallen SAPS officers, addresses the killing and intimidation of cops

Politics

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to police officers who were killed during the line of duty at the SAPS National Commemoration Day on Sunday, 4 September.

No, 80% of women who give birth at Musina Hospital are not illegal Zimbabweans, stats unconfirmed

Fact check

3 years ago

A man recently claimed that 80% of pregnant women who go to Musina Hospital for medical attention are illegal Zimbabwean nationals without providing evidence.

Pucto bus drivers go on strike over unpaid bonuses since 2020, passengers left stranded

South Africa

3 years ago

Putco employees have been picketing outside various offices due to unpaid bonuses since 2020. Bus drivers say they will not be working until demands are met.

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