Lerato Mutsila

Education: BA Journalism, Pearson Institute of Higher Education (2017 - 2020)

Experience: Junior Producer/Researcher, Black Stripe Foundation (The Big Debate, 2021)

Awards: Fellow of the 2021/2022 Young African Journalists Acceleration programme (for African journalists in climate journalism)

Lerato Mutsila is a journalist with 3 years of experience. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Pearson Institute of Higher Education in 2020, majoring in broadcast journalism, political science and communication. Lerato joined the Briefly News current affairs desk in August 2022. Mutsila is also a fellow of the 2021/2022 Young African Journalists Acceleration programme, which trained African journalists in climate journalism. You can contact Lerato at lerato.mutsila@breifly.co.za

1586 articles published since 01 Aug 2022

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Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s glow-up behind bars explained by Department of Correctional Services

South Africa

3 years ago

Mom given wrong baby to bury after reported stillbirth at Sebokeng hospital, family questions if baby is dead

South Africa

3 years ago

Rand weakens against dollar after SA-Russia arms deal allegations from US embassy, value plunges to record low

South Africa

3 years ago

Thabo Bester escape case: court hears how former G4S employee moved Katlego Mpholo’s corpse into Bester’s cell

South Africa

3 years ago

Julius Malema rubbishes USA’s claims of SA supplying Russia with arms, saying US’ concerns are misplaced

Politics

3 years ago

CPUT sends all student home after widespread protests turn violent, student leaders refuse to vacate campuses

Education

3 years ago

US warns countries against Russian military involvement after embassy accused SA of supplying arms to Russia

3 years ago

The US office of sanctions has warned countries not to support Russia military amid accusations that South African supplied Russia with ammunition and arms.

Vodacom argues CEO had right to determine how much Nkosana Makate deserved for ‘Please Call Me’ invention

South Africa

3 years ago

Vodacom told the Supreme Court of Appeals that the CEO had a right to determine 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate deserved R45 million for the feature.

Busisiwe Mkhwebane says R4m budget for legal team to conclude impeachment inquiry is absurd and unrealistic

South Africa

3 years ago

Suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has complained that the R4 million left in her budget for representation isn't enough to cover her legal costs.

6 young scientists head to USA to represent SA in prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair

South Africa

3 years ago

Six learners from South African High schools will be jetting off to Dallas, Texas to represent SA at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

KZN teenager dies after accidentally shooting himself while playing with relative’s firearm with friend

South Africa

3 years ago

A teenager from KwaZulu-Natal was fatally shot when the firearm he and his friend were playing with accidentally discharged. Another teen was shot in Limpopo.

One of SA’s most wanted rhino poachers rearrested after 4 years on the run for absconding trial 3 times

South Africa

3 years ago

One of South Africa's most wanted rhino poachers, Odis Malukele, was arrested by Mpumalanga police in a coordinated operation after over four years on the run.

Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Defence disputes state witness’ story about intruders during cross-examination

South Africa

3 years ago

The lawyer of two accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Sipho Ramosepele, said Mthokozisi Thwala's story about intruders did not add up with a real robbery.

Transport Department plans to take over 3 000 old taxis off SA roads in bid to make public transport safer

South Africa

3 years ago

The Department of Transport plans to take more than 3 000 taxi's old and dangerous off the roads by scrapping them through the taxi recapitalisation programme.

Soweto hospital makes history after performing first-ever heart surgery on Grade 12 stabbing victim

South Africa

3 years ago

The Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital in Soweto performed its first-ever heart surgery on a Grade 12 student who was stabbed while trying to stop a mugging.

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