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

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Over 716 000 graduates applied for the R350 social relief of distress grant in January 2023. The figure highlights how bad SA's unemployment crisis has become.

SA crime stats: Police Minister Bheki Cele reveals 7 555 murders and 15 545 sexual offences committed in 3 months

The latest quarterly crime stats have been released and show a troubling increase in the number of rapes and murders committed in the last three months of 2022.

DA Gauteng leader Msimanga slams Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for poor governance

The DA's Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga criticised Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for failing the province in his party's "Real State of the Province Address".

"Cheers, DP": Ramaphosa praises David Mabuza's work as SA's deputy president, Mzansi irked

President Cyril Ramaphosa bid farewell to Deputy President David Mabuza during his Sona debate response, thanking Mabuza for his unwavering support and service.

Lindiwe Zulu says R350 grant proves govt continues to protect citizens as Ramaphosa approve another extension

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu praised the R350 SRD grant as proof the government is committed to protection South Africans during Sona debate speech.

EFF slammed for forcibly removing mayoral committee from outgoing Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams’ office

The Economic Freedom Fighters in Tshwane stormed the office of outgoing Mayor Randall Williams, forcing mayoral committee members and other political staff out.

EFF leader Julius Malema doubtful that AKA and DJ Sumbody will ever get justice, leaving Mzansi divided

The leader of the EFF Julius Malema claims that because Bheki Cele is in cahoots with criminal syndicates the murders of AKA and DJ Sumbody won't be solved.

SA struggles to cope as inflation drops but food prices hit 14-year high, economist blames profit maximisation

The price of food in South Africa has reached a 14-year high as food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation hits 13.4%. An economic analyst blames middlemen.

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