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

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City of Cape Town plans to sue Santaco for damage during 8-day strike, Mzansi supports plan: “Excellent”

The City of Cape Town's Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the municipality is planning to hold the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) for the eight-day protest.

EFF’s Julius Malema rubbishes DA’s idea to dissolve City of Joburg Council: "Johannesburg is stable"

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema slammed the Democratic Alliance for trying to dissolve the City of Johannesburg in hopes of fresh elections.

Pretoria shack fire: 5 kids killed in blaze after moms left them alone and grooved at nearby tavern

Two mothers were arrested for leaving their five children to go out partying at a nearby tavern at an informal settlement in Pretoria. The kids died in a fire.

Penthouse living: Unveiling the most expensive rooftop retreats in South Africa, from R37 million to R250 million

The wealthy in South Africa are buying penthouses, driven by the allure of luxury and spending anything from R37 million to R250 million for the best views.

Eastern Cape man who tried to scam Road Accident Fund of R2.2 million slapped with R100K fine

Mzwandile Patrick Msutwana was fined R100 000 for fraud after he tried to scam the Road Accident Fund of R2.2 million after claiming a hit-and-run injury.

Dr Nandipha issues statement from prison, makes scathing accusations against “powerful” families

Thabo Bester's girlfriend, Dr Nandipha Magudumana, has issued a statement claiming that she's been abused by several government officials and powerful families.

Man arrested after 2 people died in deadly fire linked to gas leak at Atteridgeville’s Zodwa Special School

A suspect has been arrested for causing the deadly fire that lead to deaths of two contractors and four others injured at Zodwa Special School in Atteridgeville

Justice served: Nhlanhla 'Lux' sentenced for breaking into elderly man’s house, Mzansi celebrates

Former Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi has a criminal record after he was convicted of housebreaking after he broke into an elderly man's house.

Brics Summit: SA Government denies claims India’s PM Narendra Modi felt snubbed upon arrival

News reports allege that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was displeased with his welcome wagon when he landed in South Africa for the 15th Brics Summit.

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