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.

4070 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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A multiple-vehicle accident near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, claimed nine lives just before 2025, highlighting urgent concerns over reckless festive-season driving.

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A South African woman, once a Trump Afrikaner refugee, faces ridicule as she seeks to return home after a failed marriage and grapples with her decision.

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A woman claims her ex, the alleged phone snatcher, pretended to be South African; Social media reacts amid questions over her statements and his nationality.

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The South African Police Service investigates a viral video of children drinking alcohol at a party, prompting calls for parental accountability and legal action.

Johannesburg MMC calls for community education after Soweto building collapse

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Loyiso Masuku addresses the Soweto building collapse in Doornkop, emphasising the need for community education on building regulations and safety compliance.

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Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga visits Komatipoort after two SANDF members drowned in floods, expressing heartache and condolences to their families.

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