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

4906 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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ANC opposes Griffiths Madonsela as evidence Leader in Phala Phala Impeachment inquiry

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George teen Sarah Starrett still missing as police probe viral social media video

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Newcastle factories struggle to fill vacancies after foreign workers leave South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal garment factory owners report a 12%-19% workforce loss due to xenophobic protests, jeopardising operations and raising closure concerns by December.

Hlabisa proclaims 4 November 2026 as South Africa's Local Government Election date

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Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa announced 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa's Local Government Elections, triggering the closure of the voters' roll.

Ramaphosa jokes about Ronald Lamola's skin tone during Sasol Secunda visit

South Africa

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Cyril Ramaphosa light-heartedly joked about Minister Ronald Lamola's complexion during a Sasol facility tour in Mpumalanga, drawing laughter from the delegation.

Ferrel and Darren Govender murder trial postponed over WhatsApp evidence row

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Murder trial of Ferrel and Darren Govender postponed after WhatsApp evidence dispute in KZN High Court. Defence raises concerns over evidence handling.

Cato Manor Shooting: SAPS Opens attempted murder case after bullet hits motorist's car

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Unknown gunmen fired at a motorist on Wiggins Road, Cato Manor. Community leaders warn of rising hijacking risks amid growing gun violence in eThekwini.

Sea Point fire fundraiser raises over R180,000 for Lauren Strime in 4 days

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2 days ago

Tragic fire at Dorchester Court claims 92-year-old Sam Strime, leaving daughter Lauren homeless; community rallies, raising over R180,000 for recovery efforts.

DA files censure motion against Gauteng speaker over R6 million Venezuela trip

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The DA has submitted a censure motion against Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe over a costly 12-day trip to Venezuela for a 4-day conference, raising taxpayer concerns.

Gert Sibande TVET College HR manager admits employing foreign nationals illegally

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Gert Sibande TVET College's oversight visit reveals recruitment violations involving foreign nationals, raising legal concerns and public outcry over HR practices.

Limpopo grandfather, 74, arrested for allegedly raping 2 young granddaughters

South Africa

2 days ago

Limpopo police arrest a 74-year-old grandfather for allegedly assaulting his two young granddaughters. A separate case in Free State involves a 29-year-old man.

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