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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Western Cape High Court rules property owner liable after gate crushes 8-year-old boy

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Reiger Park shooting: Families of Jaydin Magerman and Roleen Lessing demand answers

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Julius Mkhwanazi and Vusimuzi Matlala face new charges over blue lights on Matlala's vehicles, as they're to appear in court following IPID warrants.

Ndodana Tshuma plans guilty plea on SA firearm charges to fast-track UK extradition

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Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 46, faces extradition for triple murder in the UK and local firearm charges in Johannesburg, as his immigration status is revoked.

ActionSA's KwaDukuza mayoral candidate Halalisani Ndlovu defects to the DA

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Halalisani Ndlovu resigns from ActionSA to join the DA, supporting Privi Makhan for mayor in KwaDukuza. A pivotal shift before the 4 November 2026 elections.

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Former Medupi Power Station workers accuse Ronald Lamola of professional misconduct over legal fees and missed court appearances, prompting LPC review.

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 coastal wind warnings for Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal

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The South African Weather Service issues Yellow Level 2 warnings for coastal winds and high waves along Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coasts on 27 August 2026.

North West police hunt James Mohajane after 3 bodies found at Makapanstad property

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Authorities in North West seek suspect James Mohajane, 41, after three bodies were discovered in Makapanstad. Victims had fatal injuries from a spade.

Durban North human trafficking ring: Businessman gets R50 000 bail on 20 counts

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Two men face allegations of human trafficking, luring women from Eldorado Park to Durban with fake job offers. Bail granted despite serious state opposition.

BOSA targets 24 municipalities in 5 provinces ahead of November Local Government Elections

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Build One South Africa targets 24 municipalities in five provinces, fielding professionals to enhance local governance and service delivery in November elections.

Attorney and police officer face fraud charges over widow's late husband's estate

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Attorney Charlotte Tibana and TMPD officer Peter Nonyane face fraud and theft charges involving R400,000 from a widow's late husband's estate in Polokwane.

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