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

4921 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Video of AmaZulu King Misuzulu shouting at wife while holding alcohol bottle sparks debate

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Soweto residents protect shops belonging to foreign nationals

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A Dobsonville homeowner defends foreign spaza shop tenants, highlighting their role in providing credit lines and essential goods amid local protests in Soweto.

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Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba hands over a new house to the mother of conjoined twins, fulfilling a promise to provide stable housing after urgent need identified.

March and March founder says June 30 deadline failed as millions of undocumented migrants remain

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March and March founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma criticises South Africa's immigration crisis, citing porous borders and insufficient deportations as ongoing challenges.

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Department of Employment and Labour warns that UIF registration for domestic workers is mandatory. Compliance is critical for employers to avoid penalties.

Katlehong protesters warn landlords during anti-illegal immigration march

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An anti-foreigner march in Katlehong, led by a man in camouflage, threatens landlords and calls for dismantling foreign-owned businesses amid rising tensions.

Former SAAF member sentenced to 6 months in American federal prison

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A former South African Air Force brigadier general faces a six-month federal prison sentence in the US, sparking debate over national security implications.

Documented Zimbabwean children drop out of South African schools amid xenophobic fears

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Edward Muchatuta urges SA and Zimbabwean governments to protect learners amid unrest, proposing joint examination hubs for pupils facing academic disruption.

Jacinta Ngobese gets court relief in battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa

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High Court grants partial relief to Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, allowing her to continue in the National Dialogue amid strong public reaction against President Ramaphosa.

JHB mayoral candidate Ntsiki Mazwai shares stance on immigration

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Ntsiki Mazwai outlines the Land Party's border and labour policy, advocating for a 90/10 local-to-foreign worker ratio, sparking mixed online reactions.

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