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.

3906 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale accuses South Africans of harbouring illegal immigrants

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Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale criticises communities harbouring illegal foreigners contributing to crime at a North West event, sparking mixed reactions.

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NSFAS introduces a new accommodation system for 2026, paying providers directly, amid backlash over previous student funding issues and access complications.

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Tragedy strikes Pennington Beach as authorities recover a young man's body part days after festive season drownings, leaving families shattered in KwaZulu-Natal.

DJ Warras: Murder accused's lawyer says nothing ties him to Warras' death

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Victor Majola appeared in court for the murder of DJ Warras. His lawyer asserts no evidence links him to the crime amid public scrutiny and ongoing debates.

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The BMA reveals illegal immigration operations at Beitbridge where facilitators charge fees for crossings, prompting calls from South Africans for government action.

Man calls for US President Donald Trump to take Cyril Ramaphosa after Maduro's abduction

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A South African man's humorous plea to Donald Trump to capture Cyril Ramaphosa goes viral, sparking mixed reactions online amid political turmoil.

Inmates accuse Correctional Services minister of racism and inhumane conditions

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Activist Miles Bhudu demands the removal of Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald, citing racism and inhumane treatment of prisoners during his tenure.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Responds Sharply to Donald Trump’s Threats

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro defends against Trump’s allegations of drug trafficking and military threats, while Marco Rubio tackles UN criticism of US actions.

KwaZulu-Natal matric boy drowned while waiting for results, SA devastated

South Africa

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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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