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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R350 SRD grant gets another 1-year extension in Godogwana's mid-term budget

Politics

3 years ago

Mzansi pays tribute to Senzo Meyiwa on the 8th annivesary of his passing: "sad day for Bucs fans"

South Africa

3 years ago

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United States embassy raises alarm on possible terrorist attack in Sandton Johannesburg

South Africa

3 years ago

10 Undocumented foreign nationals arrested at landfill during joint operation in Nelson Mandela Bay

South Africa

3 years ago

Phala Phala Saga: Former spy boss Fraser points finger at Ramaphosa's advisor

Politics

3 years ago

Transnet to fork out at least R24 million to replace cables stolen during wage strike

Industry

3 years ago

A widow's wish: Mother wants earnest apology from man who allegedly killed soulmate in drunk driving incident

South Africa

3 years ago

A Johannesburg widow and mother of two wants an earnest apology from the man who allegedly killed her cyclist husband in a drunk driving incident in June 2020.

Thuli Madonsela grateful for role she played in bringing light to state capture

Politics

3 years ago

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela thanked President Ramaphosa for acknowledging her contribution to the state capture inquiry in his feedback address.

Opposition still gunning for Executive Mayor Phalaste as power struggle for Joburg persists

Politics

3 years ago

The court has reinstated Mpho Phalatse as the executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg, but opposition parties have warned that the victory is short-lived.

Stellenbosch couple: heartbroken grandfather says Leila Lees’ death has traumatised family

South Africa

3 years ago

The family of Leila Lees, part of the Stellebosch couple who was found dead in a quarry, says the loss of their loved one is a devastating and traumatic blow.

Mantashe U-turns on SA's energy transition, calling for shift to lower carbon emissions

Energy

3 years ago

Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, who is notoriously against rushing into a just energy transition, has called for the shift to lower-carbon emissions in SA.

WhatsApp back online, and SA has theories on what went wrong: “They are trying to bring back Mxit”

South Africa

3 years ago

WhatsApp's messaging and calling services went offline on Tuesday morning, 25 October, leaving countless South Africans unable to communicate for over an hour.

Diepsloot congregation torn apart by murder of pastor, traumatised worshipers fear attending church

South Africa

3 years ago

The Holiness Christian Revival Ministries congregation is struggling to come to terms with the murder of its pastor who was gunned down while begging for mercy.

First black Ukrainian MP visits South Africa, seeks support for Ukraine

Europe

3 years ago

A Ukrainian MP, Zhan Beleniuk, has called on South Africa ends its neutral stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and condemn the war that has displaced many.

Makhanda Prison Break: Tight-knit farming community's tip-off leads to arrest of 3rd escapee

South Africa

3 years ago

Eastern Cape police arrested the third of seven inmates who escaped from a Makhanda prison. Trymore Chauke was caught while begging for food 30km from Makhanda.

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