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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North West man gets 22 years in prison for throwing infant son and assaulting grandmother

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Vusimuzi Matlala and wife Tsakane go on trial for attempted murder of actress Tebogo Thobejane

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2 children rescued after married SAPS officers found dead in Gqeberha murder-suicide

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Gayton McKenzie defends R1 million personal World Cup costs amid R31 million Taxpayer Backlash

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Suspended IGI Imtiaz Fazel claims Senzo Mchunu worked to neutralise his oversight office

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Top Empowerment Awards withdraws 2020 honour from Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi

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Former Emfuleni fleet manager arrested for alleged R16 million tender fraud

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Gauteng PKTT arrests former Emfuleni Municipality Fleet Manager for fraud linked to a R16 million tender irregularity; only 7 of 18 vehicles delivered.

Jayden Adams' father shares painful details surrounding his son's death

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Jayden Adams faced escalating financial and personal struggles before his suicide. Public memorials follow condolences from the community and sports officials.

Kubayi and NDPP Mothibi hold urgent meeting with IDAC head over credibility concerns

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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and NDPP Andy Mothibi meet with IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson in Pretoria to address public trust concerns post-Madlanga Commission.

SAPS Crime Intelligence Colonel Ismael Dawood becomes fugitive after arrest warrant issued

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A warrant has been issued for Colonel Ismael Dawood of SAPS after failing to surrender. He faces extortion charges exceeding R350,000 amid ongoing investigations.

Spaza shops committing fraud, corruption and fronting: Public Protector

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Widespread irregularities in South Africa's spaza shop support fund highlighted by Vusumuzi Dlamini, revealing 121 cases of fraud and business fronting.

Warrant issued for senior crime intelligence officer after Johannesburg home raid

South Africa

22 days ago

A warrant has been issued for a senior crime intelligence officer after a police raid in Johannesburg, linked to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

2 SANDF members die after falling into mine shaft during zama zama pursuit in Johannesburg

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22 days ago

Two SANDF members died after falling into a mine shaft during an anti-illegal mining operation in Johannesburg, highlighting dangers of abandoned mines.

Gauteng operating below 30% of required food safety inspectors, Public Protector finds

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Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka discusses Gauteng's food safety crisis, revealing staffing shortages and low spaza shop compliance rates in her Section 7(9) notice.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba blames SA citizens for enabling undocumented immigrants

South Africa

23 days ago

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba accuses locals of housing undocumented migrants in backyard rooms as Polokwane authorities arrest 339 during a sweep operation.

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