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 a senior 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. Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za

4285 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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German tourist dies after collapsing at Nelson Mandela memorial site in KwaZulu-Natal

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Community members protest outside KwaDukuza Court ahead of Monswamy massacre suspects' appearance

South Africa

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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi granted R30,000 bail

South Africa

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Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

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King Mswati II bodyguard commits suicide at 40th coronation anniversary

Africa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says government working on restoring dispossessed land to families

South Africa

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29 year-old Limpopo male assaulted by community for allegedly raping elder

South Africa

a day ago

Community vigilantes in Malamulele, Limpopo, assaulted a rape suspect after he attacked an 89-year-old woman. Police caution against mob justice in response.

Solly Malatsi withdraws faulty AI Draft Policy after hallucinations found

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Minister Solly Malatsi withdraws flawed AI policy due to inaccuracies and funded references, acknowledging the need for improved oversight in government practices.

Monswamy massacre: Thami Ntuli commends SAPS and community's work in apprehending suspects

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a day ago

Thami Ntuli commends police and community collaboration after three suspects arrested for the brutal murder of seven Monswamy family members in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mpumalanga baptism goes wrong after church members drown

South Africa

a day ago

Three women tragically drowned during a baptism in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, as rising river water caused a horrifying incident. The police issued safety warnings.

Mownsamy massacre: Relatives of slain KZN family struggle to arrange funeral for victims

South Africa

3 days ago

Relatives of the Monswamy family face struggles organising funerals after a tragic kidnapping and massacre. The service for the slain seven is on 26 April.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis jokingly calls on GNU to act on Chuckle's alleged liquidation

Politics

3 days ago

Woolworth's Chuckles chocolate faces uncertainty as DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis jokes about saving the beloved brand amid Beyers Chocolate's liquidation.

Michell's Plain school rocked by allegations of sexual allegations

Education

3 days ago

Department of Education denies rape of Grade 5 learner in Mitchell's Plain but confirms sexual assault attempt. Parents express fear for children's safety.

Madlanga Commission: TMPD Chief responds to allegations of corruption involving EFF and ActionSA

South Africa

3 days ago

Tshwane TMPD chief Umashi Dhlamini alleges ANC members impersonated EFF to disrupt procurement. He dismisses EFF corruption claims at the Madlanga Commission.

SAWS predicts rough weather weekend for Soweto Derby

South Africa

3 days ago

Expect wet conditions for the Soweto Derby on 26 April 2026, with heavy rain and thunderstorms impacting Gauteng and surrounding provinces. Prepare accordingly.

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