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

5238 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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No arrests made as police probe 2 deaths at Sabie Lodge after murder inquiry opens

South Africa

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Warrant of arrest issued for disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo after court appearance

South Africa

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UAE residence permit fees and requirements explained in South African rand

Asia

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R300,000 buffalo bull poached in Kruger National Park's Tshikuyu Block, suspects at large

South Africa

a month ago

Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala wears lawyer's gown in court, video goes viral

South Africa

a month ago

Sleeping woman wrapped in white cloth mistaken for dumped corpse in KZN's Mount Vernon

South Africa

a month ago

8-year-old boy hospitalised after dog attack in Sunford, Phoenix during morning walk

South Africa

a month ago

Two dogs attacked a father and his son on Bramford Road, leaving the boy needing surgery. Emergency services warn pet owners to secure properties effectively.

Teen girl arrested for murder of Limpopo businessman Tebogo Mothapo in Mankweng

South Africa

a month ago

A 19-year-old woman has been arrested in Mankweng for the murder of businessman Tebogo Mothapo, following a police operation that revealed crucial evidence.

MK Party's Joburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi rules out DA coalition

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a month ago

Bongani Baloyi, MK Party’s Joburg mayoral candidate, rules out a coalition with the DA, outlining priorities including a new approach to municipal debt recovery.

Eskom doubles annual profit to R30.3 billion for 2nd consecutive year in the black

South Africa

a month ago

Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for FY 2026, crediting recovery and cost discipline, as municipal debt rises to R111.6 billion amid audit concerns.

SABC appoints Heidi Giokos as weekend Fullview presenter after eNCA dismissal

South Africa

a month ago

Journalist Heidi Giokos joins SABC News as presenter for the weekend edition of Fullview, following her dismissal from eNCA over a contract violation.

Disbarred attorney Malesela Teffo stuns court at Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala trial

South Africa

a month ago

Disbarred attorney Malesela Teffo's unexpected appearance at 'Cat' Matlala's trial left defendants confused as he claimed their rights were violated.

Chikunga denies knowing about taxi cartel activities raised at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

a month ago

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni testified to the Madlanga Commission, alleging Sindisiwe Chikunga knew of cartel activities, which she denies.

Home Affairs customary marriage registration deadline falls today, urges couples to act

South Africa

a month ago

Home Affairs urges couples in unregistered customary marriages to register before today’s deadline, highlighting legal risks after a spouse's death.

Cape Town man visits Spaza Shops at night, questions foreign owners on SA employment

South Africa

a month ago

A man filmed a Cape Town spaza shop walkthrough, questioning foreign operators on local employment, BEE laws, and regulatory hurdles, sparking online debate.

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