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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Special Investigating Unit arrests 4 former Eskom contractor employees...

Energy

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United Nations predicts that the world population will surpass 8 billion by...

World

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Police Minister Bheki Cele says 5 people wanted for shooting in Soweto,...

South Africa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should not be experiencing...

Energy

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ANC reacts to tavern shootings, Pule Mabe says tavern owners are responsible for...

Politics

2 years ago

July unrest: 1 Year later the masterminds behind the riots in KZN and Gauteng are yet to be arrested

South Africa

2 years ago

In July 2021, residents in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng protested the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma who was charged with being in contempt of court.

Zimbabwe set to begin drilling for oil and gas in August, 1st Batch of equipment finally arrives

Africa

2 years ago

An Australian based oil company Invictus Energy is preparing to start drilling for oil and gas in Zimbabwe following the arrival of drilling equipment in August

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan ridiculed by Wits students while trying to warn SA of State Capture 2.0

Politics

2 years ago

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan was heckled and ridiculed by Wits students on Thursday night while giving a speech about state-owned entities.

South African politicians weigh in on Boris Johnson's resignation, some say Ramaphosa is next

Politics

2 years ago

South African politicians such as Tito Mboweni, Mmusi Maimane and Floyd Shivambu have shared their thoughts on UK PM Boris Johnson to resign as party leader.

UK prime minister Boris Johnson resigns after Conservative Party ministers turn against him in mass resignations

Europe

2 years ago

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as the Conservative Party leader after several cabinet ministers recently resigned in their masses.

Mmusi Maimane tells ANC leaders to stop using struggle credentials to avoid accountability amid Cele outburst

Politics

2 years ago

One SA leader Mmusi Maimane has reacted to Police Minister Bheki Cele's recent outburst during a community meeting in Gugulethu over ongoing issues with crime.

Action Society leader approaches IPID to lay charges against Police Minister Bheki Cele after heated debate

South Africa

2 years ago

Action Society leader Ian Cameron says he will lay charges against Police Minister Bheki Cele and a few officers after he was removed from a community meeting.

Scenery Park police conclude investigation at Enyobeni tavern where 21 teenagers mysteriously died

South Africa

2 years ago

The South African Police Service in Scenery Park have completed their investigation at Enyobeni tavern where 21 teenagers died on Sunday, 26 June in East London

Fuel prices hit commuters as taxi fares go up by R5, highest increase in a long time

South Africa

2 years ago

The increasingly high fuel prices have forced the taxi industry to increase fare prices by R5 from Friday, 1 July. This has resulted in stress for commuters.

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