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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Forensic consultant Paul O’Sullivan rubbishes Fraser’s Phala Phala allegations as “figment of his imagination”

South Africa

3 years ago

Sandton terror attack didn't happen, but expert claims US warning served its purpose; SA thinks its "nonsense"

South Africa

3 years ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi calls for Soweto's R5bn Eskom debt to be forgiven

Energy

3 years ago

Sandton City bomb threat rumours rubbished after evacuation drill sparked widespread panic

South Africa

3 years ago

Ramaphosa opens SA to business with Spain during Spanish prime minister’s state visit

Politics

3 years ago

"#wewillmarch" vows Johannesburg Pride, event moves ahead despite terrorist attack warnings

South Africa

3 years ago

SA bags R9bn deal from climate investment funds to wean off dependence on coal

South Africa

3 years ago

South Africa has secured R9 billion in concessional funding for the energy transition. The funding forms part of the SA's Just Energy Transition Partnership.

Sandton Terrorist Attack: Ramaphosa clears the air claiming US Embassy’s warning is unfounded

South Africa

3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has rubbished the warning of a terrorist attack issued by the US Embassy. Ramaphosa also slammed the embassy for skipping protocol.

Mayor Mpho Phalatse's first council meeting went off without a hitch, says it's good to be back

Politics

3 years ago

The newly reinstated executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, said it's good to be back in office during the first council meeting as mayor.

Hawks nab 8 people for R2 billion corruption case involving irregular Eskom contracts

South Africa

3 years ago

The Hawks have apprehended eight people suspected of being involved in R2 billion fraudulent contracts awarded for the construction of the Kusile Power Station.

Sandton terrorist threat: Organisers mull cancelling events as UK joins in on raising alarm

South Africa

3 years ago

Organisers are considering cancelling events in the greater Sandton area this weekend as warnings from the US embassy of a possible terror attack sparks fear.

Grade 1 pupil tragically killed in freak accident when speeding woman lost control of car during drop-off

South Africa

3 years ago

A Grade 1 pupil was killed by a speed car in the parking lot of Curro Thatchfeild during morning drop-off on Wednesday, 26 October. Children saw the accident.

NPA nabs former Eskom boss Koko, his wife and stepdaughter for state-capture related corruption

South Africa

3 years ago

Ex-Eskom boss Matshela Koko, his wife Mosima, and his stepdaughter Koketso Choma have been arrested on corruption charges by the National Prosecuting Authority.

Self-proclaimed prophet Mboro distances himself from Bokgabo Poo's alleged killer

South Africa

3 years ago

Self-proclaimed Prophet Mboro has distanced himself from Bokgabo Poo's alleged murderer, Ntokozo Zikhali, after allegedly saying Zikhali was his spiritual son.

Presidency responds to Fraser’s fresh Phala Phala allegations, says Ramaphosa won’t comment on speculation

Politics

3 years ago

The office of President Cyril Ramaphosa says it will not entertain or comment on former spy boss Arthur Fraser's fresh allegation about the Phala Phala scandal

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