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

Author's articles

ANCYL rejects Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's cabinet reshuffle

Politics

a month ago

Emmanuel Macron responds to Trump's allegations of spousal abuse by his wife

Europe

a month ago

SAPS raids the house of a police officer linked to the Madlanga Commission

South Africa

a month ago

Leader of religious organisation defends lifestyle of isolation

South Africa

a month ago

Nomvula Mokonyane's daughter ordered to return R14 million COVID tender

Politics

a month ago

Ngizwe Mchunu hits back at Penny Penny, calls him sensitive

South Africa

a month ago

Another group of Afrikaners allegedly arrive in USA as refugees

South Africa

a month ago

Allegations of Afrikaners arriving in the US spark debate over refugee status, as social media reactions reflect mixed sentiments on their new beginning in Georgia.

Iran dismisses Donald Trump's allegations that Tehran agreed to ceasefire

Politics

a month ago

Iran has refuted Trump's claims of a ceasefire request, amid conflicting narratives on the war. Netizens express confusion over diverging reports from both sides.

SA government looking to ease food inflation as prices increases

South Africa

a month ago

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced that a significant portion of the fuel levy has been sacrificed to cushion consumers.

Body of missing woman found in freezer in Upington, Northern Cape

South Africa

a month ago

SAPS investigates a murder case after a missing woman was found dead in a freezer in Upington. Public assistance sought as autopsy and investigations proceed.

5 killed in vehicle crash in Limpopo before Easter Weekend

South Africa

a month ago

A horrific accident in Limpopo claims at least five lives as a bakkie and a smaller vehicle collide. Emergency services on scene; death toll could rise.

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

Money

a month ago

South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh's sale of Jetro has elevated his net worth beyond Johann Rupert's, marking a significant milestone in his business legacy.

Economic Freedom Fighters call for arrest following Eastern Cape violent protests

Politics

a month ago

The EFF demands justice after violence erupted in KuGompo against the Nigerian king's installation, asserting the act violates South African kingship laws.

Calvin Mathibeli suffers legal setback after losing case against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

South Africa

a month ago

Calvin Mathibeli loses court case against KZN top cop General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as High Court dismisses his appeal on defamation claims with costs.

National Taxi Alliance to announce drastic fee increase as petrol price increase to his SA pockets

South Africa

a month ago

The National Taxi Alliance warns commuters of potential R6 fare increases as petrol prices soar due to Middle East conflicts, raising concerns for South Africans.

Tebogo Mokwena

Tebogo Mokwena

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories