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

2387 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Eyobeni tavern: Blood results rule out alcohol and carbon monoxide as cause of...

South Africa

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Crime expert says recent mass shootings are organised crime, contrary to what...

South Africa

2 years ago

EFF leader Julius Malema appears on MacG's 'Podcast and Chill', says South...

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2 years ago

Kestell farm murders: 2 Accused plan to plead guilty of vicious murders of 7...

South Africa

2 years ago

Prominent South African politicians pay tribute to the late ANC deputy...

Politics

2 years ago

From boxing belts to the Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela was honoured with...

Editorial

2 years ago

Nelson Mandela's grandchildren live by his principles and are continuing his amazing legacy

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2 years ago

The late Nelson Mandela has left behind a massive legacy to his nation. At least four of his grandchildren have taken it upon themselves to continue his legacy.

How ordinary Ukrainian citizens have been fighting for their country as Russia continues to invade

Editorial

2 years ago

On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, however, many citizens have not taken the invasion lying down and are fighting back against Moscow's military.

Department of Social Development plans to increase R350 SRD grant and change regulations

South Africa

2 years ago

The Department of Social Development has approved three amendments that will help previously rejected beneficiaries qualify for the much-needed R350 SRD grant.

South African National Defence Force says US military is not in SA to protect government officials

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African National Defence and the United States of America military are taking a part in a joint exercise called Exercise Shared Accord 2022 in KZN.

From fuel hikes to high utility bills: How South Africa's cost of living compares to neighbouring countries

Explainer

2 years ago

The world has been met with an increase in prices for things such as food and fuel. South Africa's middle class is struggling to cope with the steep increases.

July unrest: Concerns about more unrest arise as government tries to heal communities impacted by the violence

Explainer

2 years ago

South Africans are now looking back at the July unrest that occurred for over a week in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, which highlighted glaring issues.

South African Police Union calls out Bheki Cele for linking tattoos to gangsterism, plans to challenge SAPS

Politics

2 years ago

The Minister of Police recently received backlash from the South African Police Union for saying that the police service does not hire people with tattoos.

Sri Lanka's president flees the country for the Maldives, state of emergency implemented as protests escalate

Asia

2 years ago

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has now fled to the Maldives following protestors storming his residential home. A state of emergency has been issued.

Eastern Cape police arrest Enyobeni tavern owner and 2 employees following deaths of 21 teenagers

South Africa

2 years ago

The police in the Eastern Cape have arrested the Enyobeni tavern owner alongside two of his employees for selling alcohol to minors after 21 teenagers died.

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