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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Zandile Gumede reelected as ANC Chairperson in eThekwini despite facing corruption allegations

Politics

4 years ago

Diepsloot unrest: Over 50 people arrested amid protests against foreigners, 2 nabbed for domestic violence

South Africa

4 years ago

Gauteng Premier David Makura says Township Economy Bill is for South Africans and foreign nationals

South Africa

4 years ago

US Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as 1st black woman to join Supreme Court

4 years ago

Over 300 dogs found dead in Ukrainian animal shelter, 150 recused by animal rights group

World

4 years ago

Cape Independence Advocacy Group receives backlash over "racist" tweet, issues an apology, SA weighs in

South Africa

4 years ago

Gauteng woman survives attempted hijacking in Cullinan, new hijacking hotspot identified

South Africa

4 years ago

A woman in the Gauteng province was shot on Saturday in Cullinan after her car was almost hijacked. Paramedics on the scene found her in a critical condition.

EFF's Julius Malema says Operation Dudula is merely imitating him and will not engage with the organisation

Politics

4 years ago

Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, says he will not engage with Operation Dudula members because they speak like him and imitate him.

National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole's last day in office after 35 years of service in SAPS

South Africa

4 years ago

Khehla Sitole, the National Police Commissioner is retiring after 35 years in the South African Police Service at the request of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Former President Jacob Zuma loses Supreme Court of Appeal bid to remove Billy Downer from arms deal case

Politics

4 years ago

Former President Jacob Zuma is expected to stand trial in his arms deal trial after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed his application to remove Billy Downer

NSFAS Theft: Sibongile Mani still out on bail of R1 500, legal team prepares to appeal sentence and conviction

South Africa

4 years ago

Sibongile Mani, the former Walter Sisulu University student is still out on bail after her legal team expressed intentions to appeal her conviction and sentence

High emotions in court as Sibongile Mani gets sentenced to 5 years in prison for theft of R800k NSFAS funds

South Africa

4 years ago

Sibongile Mani, the former Walter Sisulu University student who was a NSFAS beneficiary has been given a sentence of 5 years for the theft of more than R800 000

Showmax lists 11 of the best documentaries to add to your watchlist

Feature

4 years ago

Showmax is offering the South African audience the chance to indulge in world-class documentaries from wildlife to true crime doccie series you can stream.

Elderly Soweto man speaks out after Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini ransacked his home

South Africa

4 years ago

Victor Ramerafe, the 59-year-old man whose home was ransacked by Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini and members says he has been left traumatised.

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South Africa's unemployment rate increases to 35.3% in the 4th quarter, 7.6 million people without jobs

Economy

4 years ago

South Africa's unemployment rate has increased from 34.9% to 35.3% according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey that was issued by Stats SA on Tuesday.

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