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

5246 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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

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

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

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SABC appoints Heidi Giokos as weekend Fullview presenter after eNCA dismissal

South Africa

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

South Africa

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Chikunga denies knowing about taxi cartel activities raised at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

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

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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

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

TMPD officer Peter Nonyane turns back on wife in court amid R6 million fraud charges

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a month ago

TMPD officer Peter Nonyane and attorney Charlotte Tibana face serious charges of fraud and theft over R6 million from deceased estates amid tense court drama.

3 EPWP workers arrested for selling stolen termination medication at Orange Farm clinic

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Whistleblower reveals theft of Cytotec at Stretford Community Health Centre. Three EPWP workers arrested for illegal sale of termination medication in Gauteng.

Northern Cape man, 22, gets 20 years for raping his biological mother

South Africa

a month ago

Carnarvon court sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years for assaulting his mother, aged 42. DNA evidence pivotal in confirming guilt post-parole for dishonesty.

Cabinet condemns killing of 5 councillors ahead of Local Government Elections

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a month ago

Cabinet condemns violence against local councillors. Arrests made amid calls for political tolerance; Eskom celebrates 467 days without load shedding.

Gauteng's 41 brand-new ambulances sit unused for 6 years in Florida Park

South Africa

a month ago

Gauteng's 41 ambulances, bought in 2019 for R41 million, remain unused at Florida Park due to regulatory delays. Health officials seek urgent deployment approval.

SAPS reports 343 fewer murders in Q1 2026, Eastern Cape remains most dangerous province

South Africa

a month ago

SAPS reports 5,427 murders from April to June 2026, a 5.9% decline. The Eastern Cape recorded the highest murder rate, highlighting regional disparities.

NOAA warns of historic El Niño in 2026/27 that could be strongest since 1950

South Africa

a month ago

NOAA forecasts over 90% chance of a strong El Niño, impacting South Africa's summer rainfall and raising concerns over drought and water supply locally.

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