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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Bongani Dlomo hit-and-run: SAPS opens docket as R320 million Gumede Trial adjourned

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New Apostolic Church Towerby destroyed by fire in Johannesburg South District

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DA supporter rises from grave in viral campaign video ahead of 4 November vote

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South African man Marcell Meyer sentenced to 12 years in US prison for child sex abuse

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Prince Mokotedi accuses DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach of corrupt ties to Nathan Kirsh

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Former Gauteng Hawks head Prince Mokotedi accuses DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach of corruption linked to billionaire Nathan Kirsh, claims she denies as fabrications.

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 wind warning for Southern Cape coast on 26 August 2026

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The South African Weather Service warns of damaging winds along the southern coastline on 26 August 2026, affecting navigation and causing potential disruption.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma withdraws voice note attribution against Ronald Lamola

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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma retracts her claim on a voice note attributed to Ronald Lamola, amid legal threats, while reiterating concerns over ANC leadership influence.

Human foetus found inside portable chemical toilet in Bhambayi, Inanda

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a month ago

Sanitation workers in Inanda discovered a foetus lodged in a chemical toilet's suction system during routine maintenance, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Ramaphosa announces R264 billion infrastructure pipeline with 170 projects up for procurement

South Africa

a month ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveils a R264 billion infrastructure project pipeline, expanding South Africa's strategic portfolio from R340 billion to R1.67 trillion.

Musina Repatriation Centre decommissioned after processing nearly 49,000 foreign nationals

South Africa

a month ago

Government shuts Musina Repatriation Processing Centre after processing 49,000 individuals, warns against unlawful identity checks and vigilante deportations.

Attorney Charlotte Tibana denies 3 suicide attempts as bail hearing continues in Polokwane

South Africa

a month ago

Charlotte Tibana, denied suicide attempts, faces fraud and money laundering charges with husband Peter Nonyane as a court hears witness interference concerns.

Reiger Park murder accused Reagan Collis claims police tortured him into confessing

South Africa

a month ago

Reagan Cheslin Collis, accused in the Reiger Park murder case, argues for bail, claiming an alibi and alleging police torture during interrogation.

Global ocean temperatures hit record 21.1°C, Copernicus warns of growing risk

South Africa

a month ago

Global ocean temperatures reached a record 21.1°C, driven by human-induced warming and El Niño, raising concerns for marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

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