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

2393 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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SIU defends itself against claims that it’s being used as a political tool

The Special Investigating Unit issued a statement denying claims that it's being used as a political tool. The unit says it investigates matters without favour.

Botswana Power Corporation offers to export surplus electricity to Eskom during off-peak times

Eskom is currently in talks with Botswana Power Corporation about South Africa importing surplus power during off-peak times to help with the energy crisis.

Expert weighs in on Thabo Mbeki’s warning that South Africa will see its own Arab Spring

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Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni pleads guilty to naming protected witness, fined R120 000

Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni has pled guilty to naming a protected witness known as 'Mr X' at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry and was fined R120k.

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Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula was in Cape Town on 26 July, to mark the reopening of the Central Line, which had been closed down for three whole years.

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