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

4369 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo stirred controversy by leaking salaries of Parliament members, revealing shocking deductions and sparking fierce online debate.

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Enoch Godongwana and Lesetja Kganyago are excluded from the G20 meeting in Washington, sparking debates on South Africa's diplomatic standing and implications.

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A tech company launched a platform where users can converse with an AI version of Jesus Christ. Christians on social media rejected the platform's Jesus.

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Martha Rantsofu's brother reveals his heartbreak after her murder, discussing the investigation into her death and the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

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Clayson Monyela rebukes Elon Musk over tweets regarding KwaZulu-Natal's crosses, clarifying their symbolic nature linked to rural crime, not murders.

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a month ago

A tragic accident in Vryburg claims the life of high school learner Enica Nombela, bringing the death toll of learners to three, following a collision with a truck.

Professor Thuli Madonsela hits back after Elon Musk accuses South Africa of having racist laws

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Thuli Madonsela rebukes Elon Musk for spreading disinformation on South Africa's laws, addressing accusations of racism and economic stagnation amid heated debate.

Corruption revealed: Key actions taken against police officers at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

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The Madlanga Commission reveals police corruption within the South African Police Service, prompting suspensions and legal actions against implicated officers.

Three-legged pot causes kidney illnesses: government

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a month ago

Government warns against informally-manufactured three-legged pots due to potential lead poisoning risks. Certified pots are essential for health safety.

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