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.

3901 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Devastated by their son's drowning in Durban during the festive season, the Shelembe family pleads for authorities to locate his body for a dignified burial.

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NAFU-SA condemns the murder of farmer Mbongeni Sikhakhane in Pietermaritzburg, urging government action against rising rural crime threatening farmers' safety.

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Lifesaving SA warns to exercise caution at beaches after recent drownings. Challenges of lifeguard shortages highlighted by media director Dhaya Sewduth.

Couple found dead in Margate holiday house, SAPS investigating murder

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Tragedy in Margate: A couple found dead during their holiday sparks fears of violence in KwaZulu-Natal. Police investigate amidst rising concerns over safety.

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