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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Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala transferred to correctional facility in KwaZulu-Natal

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Kallie Kriel condemns murder of AFASA chairperson, calls for farm murder probe

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Afrikaner detained in USA for applying for asylum on tourist visa

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Dada Morero says Doornkop building which collapsed was illegal

South Africa

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South African National Defence Force officer swept away by floods in Mpumalanga, search continues

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Search continues for a missing SANDF member swept away by floods in Mpumalanga, as weather warnings predict more severe storms impacting the region.

Economic Freedom Fighters slam United States President Donald Trump

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The EFF criticises Trump’s airstrike in Nigeria, calling it an escalation of military imperialism and questioning the Nigerian government's response.

USA carries out air strikes in Nigeria at Islamic State targets

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US President Donald Trump authorised an airstrike in Nigeria against ISIS targets, responding to the systematic targeting of Christians in the region.

714 children were born on Christmas across South Africa, South Africans react

South Africa

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On Christmas Day 2025, over 700 births occurred in South Africa, with Gauteng leading. Concerns rise over teenage pregnancies amid mixed public reactions.

Limpopo Christmas Day accident kills 2 and injures 7 after bus overturns

South Africa

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A tragic accident in Limpopo on 25 December 2025 claimed two lives and injured several others, prompting calls for increased law enforcement on festive season roads.

Mpumalanga DJ shot and killed for switching music off on Christmas Eve

South Africa

a month ago

A festive night in Mpumalanga turned tragic as a DJ was shot dead by a patron at a tavern, raising concerns over rising tavern violence in South Africa.

Anglican archbishop concerned about gambling in South Africa, SA roasts him

South Africa

a month ago

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba raises concerns over online gambling addiction in South Africa, triggering backlash and commentary from citizens on social media.

Over 95 people killed in car accidents in Mpumalanga during festive season

South Africa

a month ago

Nearly 100 fatalities on Mpumalanga roads this festive season prompt government action, issuing 20,000 fines amidst alarming accident causes revealed in a report.

City of Johannesburg closes down illegal chicken farm in hijacked building

South Africa

a month ago

Johannesburg's raid on hijacked buildings revealed an illegal chicken farm, sparking outrage over health violations. MMC Tshwaku highlights public safety risks.

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