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

4370 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Former EFF MP Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi praises Nkululeko Dunga's appointment as Gauteng Finance MEC, amid varied reactions from South Africans and political parties.

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A senior SAPS officer was arrested for allegedly defrauding the police force by manipulating its financial system. He faces court on 7 April 2026.

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SANCO condemns Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle, criticising EFF's Dunga appointment. Key leaders express concerns over political integrity.

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South Africans condemned a taxi driver after he seriously injured a cyclist in Cape Town. Netizens demand stricter laws for reckless taxi drivers.

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South Africa’s SANSA plays a vital role in NASA’s Artemis II mission, monitoring astronaut journeys around the moon, amid humorous local reactions.

Northern Cape woman whose body was found in a freezer identified

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Missing Persons South Africa demands justice for Carla Engelbrecht, found dead in a freezer in Upington, as tributes pour in for the tragic victim.

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi arrested, expected to appear in court on firearm charges

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Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, a SAPS officer, was arrested for various charges following a raid at his home, linked to his brother's security firm. Developing story.

Panyaza Lesufi defends Nkululeko Dunga after his qualifications questioned

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a month ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi defends EFF chairperson Nkululeko Dunga's MEC appointment amid qualification debates, sparking public and political reactions.

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