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

2592 articles published since 17 Jun 2021

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Disgraced doctor Nandipha Magudumana seemingly turned to God and prayed while awaiting her fate at her bail hearing at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.

Zimbabwean parents lose legal bid to gain South African citizenship for 3 children

The Limpopo High Court in Polokwane has ruled against Zimbabwean parents who tried to gain South African citizenship for their three children born in Mzansi.

Cape Town woman shares details of horrifying road rage incident on TikTok, Mzansi shows support

A Cape Town woman, Sharon Van Wyk, shared her terrifying road rage incident after a Mercedes Benz driver almost crashed into her. The perpetrator shot at her.

KZN teacher brutally attacked by boyfriend on school grounds in front of pupils, SA horrified

A teacher at Ncwabakazi Upper Primary School in KwaHlabisa, KwaZulu-Natal was brutally attacked by her boyfriend on school grounds on Monday, 5 September.

Criminals in South Africa using 3 new hijacking trends, South Africans call police out for not adapting

Criminals in South Africa are using three new hijacking trends. These trends include targeting victims at the drive-thru of fast food outlets or on the road.

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane tells President Cyril Ramaphosa she's going back to work

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to get back to work. She says her suspension has lapsed.

Helen Suzman Foundation receives backlash over court bid to stop Home Affairs from deporting ZEP holders

The Helen Suzman Foundation approached the Pretoria High Court to stop the Department of Home Affairs from mass deporting Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders.

Joburg fire: Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says giving illegal immigrants housing is not government’s job

The Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the national government is prepared to help the City of Johannesburg in the aftermath of the fire.

University of Cape Town warns Parliament of potential Fees Must Fall protests if funding crisis is not solved

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has pleaded with the government to resolve the funding crisis swiftly. The university predicts protests over fees are looming.

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