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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EFF, DA express disappointment in Ramaphosa's choice for SA's new electricity minister

Politics

3 years ago

HPCSA defends trending doctor’s lifestyle choices, says it regulates integrity or dignity, not dress code

South Africa

3 years ago

Venda police officer who allegedly tried to kill his wife and crime was out on bail at time of murder attempt

South Africa

3 years ago

Phala Phala scandal: Sars has no record Sudanese businessman declared $580k Ankole money, DA confirms

Politics

3 years ago

Fikile Mbalula slams claims ANC is trying to silence André de Ruyter for speaking up on corruption at Eskom

Politics

3 years ago

Pregnant woman and 2 others critically injured when runaway truck ploughs through 47 cars on Durban’s M41

South Africa

3 years ago

Limpopo CIT robbers who injured 2 and damaged 14 houses still at large, police launch hunt

South Africa

3 years ago

A cash-in-transit robbery in Limpopo has resulted in two people being shot and 14 houses damaged by explosives. Police are searching for the robbers involved.

DP drama: Mashaba thinks it’s unbelievable ex-DP Mabuza will continue to earn R3m salary

Politics

3 years ago

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has spoken out against former deputy president David Mabuza retaining his R3m parliamentary salary, VIP protection and perks.

Gumede’s corruption case shows courts don’t discriminate when holding politicians accountable, expert claims

South Africa

3 years ago

Former mayor of eThekwini Zandile Gumede faces charges of money laundering, fraud and corruption to the tune of over R300 million in the Durban High Court.

EFF’s Julius Malema turns 45, SA wishes him “Happy revolutionary birthday” as he celebrates with Bapedi Queen

Politics

3 years ago

Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Julius Malema celebrated his 42nd birthday on 3 March. South Africans paid tribute to Malema with touching messages.

21 People including schoolchildren die in Limpopo crash involving 2 taxis and heavy motor vehicle

South Africa

3 years ago

A horrific accident between two minibus taxis and a cement-mixing truck has claimed the lives of 21 people in Limpopo. Schoolchildren were among the victims.

Wits retaliates to fees protest by serving “disruptors” with suspension letters, Nehawu workers join protest

Education

3 years ago

The Wits university fees protest has entered its third day, and tensions are escalating outside the university's Great Hall. Nehawu has joined the protest.

Mpumalanga businessman gets slap on the wrist for defrauding Eskom of R2.6m, court suspends entire sentence

South Africa

3 years ago

The Nelspruit Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has entirely suspended the eight-year sentence of a Mpumalanga businessman who defrauded R2.6m from Eskom.

22 Afghan refugees reconsider calling SA home following insurmountable public backlash

South Africa

3 years ago

The 22 Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan are considering abandoning applying for asylum in South Africa after mounting public backlash.

UCT VC Phakeng’s “forced” retirement raises red flags about transformation for Black Academic Caucus

Education

3 years ago

Mamokgethi Phakeng's early retirement as UCT VC will come into effect on Friday, 3 March. UCT's BAC is concerned about how it will affect racial transformation.

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