Tebogo Mokwena

Education: Diploma in Journalism, ALISON (2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Reuters Introduction to Digital Journalism (2024), AWS Introduction to Responsible AI (2025)

Experience: Journalist and photographer, Daily Sun (2015-2019), Subeditor, Capricorn Post (2019), Journalist, Vutivi Business News (2020-2023), Briefly News (2023 to date)

Awards: Exclusive Comments Guru 2023 by Briefly News

Tebogo Mokwena is the Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk and a current affairs writer at Briefly News. With a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON, he has a strong background in digital journalism, having completed training with the Google News Initiative. He began his career as a journalist at Daily Sun, where he worked for four years before becoming a sub-editor and journalist at Capricorn Post. He then joined Vutivi Business News in 2020 before moving to Briefly News in 2023.

3980 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Search for Limpopo residents swept away by heavy floods continues

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South Africans rally behind KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda after viral clip

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Arrested Afrikaner's wife speaks up, accuses ICE of spreading false information

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Madlanga Commission: Suspended EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi among officers to face criminal charges

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Melania Trump's movie premier cancelled in South Africa

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Russian Consul General in Cape Town slams publication after naval drill saga criticism

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The Russian Embassy in South Africa defends its naval exercises amid criticism from GroundUp and controversy over Iran's involvement. Netizens react passionately.

Madlanga Commission: General Senona admits to giving Cat Matlala advice about cancelled SAPS tender

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a day ago

Lesetja Senona's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals his ties to suspected cartel boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, prompting skepticism from South Africans.

ICE arrests Afrikaner illegally in the United States, SA guffaws

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South Africans reacted with humour after an Afrikaner was arrested by ICE in the US, sparking jokes about his deportation amid claims of genocide in South Africa.

Arrested JOSCHO CEO Themba Mathibe released on R50,000, SA not impressed

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Themba Mathibe, acting CEO of JOSCHO, was released on R50,000 bail amid corruption concerns. Investigations reveal possible procurement irregularities.

Eskom collaborates with The Netherlands to launch horticulture farm in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga

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a day ago

Netherlands' Deputy Minister Roald Lappere highlights sustainable partnerships with South Africa at the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launch.

EFF respsonds after JDA CEO Themba Mathibe arrested for possessing large sums of money

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a day ago

EFF in Gauteng criticises Themba Mathibe after his arrest for possessing a large sum of cash, raising concerns over corruption and procurement processes.

Vaal accident: families deliver moving tributes as victims laid to rest

South Africa

4 days ago

Community members mourn the tragic loss of three children from the R553 crash in Vanderbijlpark, as heartfelt tributes fill the joint funeral service in Sebokeng.

EFF president Julius Malema speaks after postponement of pre-sentencing hearing

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6 days ago

Julius Malema, EFF President, vows prison won't deter his fight for black people's rights as he addresses supporters outside the East London Magistrates Court.

Julius Malema pre-sentencing: Social worker says Malema is not a candidate for sentencing

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6 days ago

Julius Malema's pre-sentencing hearing sees a social worker defending him at East London Magistrates Court, while public opinion calls for fairness.

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