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

4373 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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ANC's Nomvula Mokonyana accuses Brent Bozell III of being illegal in SA

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General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi exposes relationship between Cat Matlala and prison head

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President Cyril Ramaphosa reacts after successful Mankweng Hospital conjoined twins operation

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Robert Marawa resurrects Patrice Motsepe’s old comments praising Donald Trump

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Sports presenter Robert Marawa roasts Patrice Motsepe amid CAF's AFCON decision, revisiting Motsepe's past Trump comments and sparking social media debate.

Helen Zille says illegal immigrants must be arrested and deported

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2 months ago

Helen Zille, DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate, advocates a tough stance on illegal immigration, prompting debate among South Africans ahead of local elections.

Joburg EMS condemns video of kids smoking a fire extinguisher

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2 months ago

A video of South African boys smoking a fire extinguisher sparks outrage. Joburg EMS warns of health risks while condemning the dangerous trend of chuffing.

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtabai Khamenei not interested in peace

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2 months ago

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire proposals, vowing revenge against Israel and the US after recent attacks, escalating regional tensions.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to remain KZN top cop: Fannie Masemola

South Africa

2 months ago

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola confirms General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's continued role, following support from KZN Premier Thami Ntuli.

South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africa’s DIRCO upholds ties with Iran amid US pressure, highlighting sovereignty. Citizens express support for the government's principled stance.

Western Cape SAPS confirms fatal shooting of taxi boss and his wife in Cape Town

South Africa

2 months ago

An elderly couple was shot dead in Delft, Western Cape, in a taxi-related incident. The South African Police Service is investigating two murder cases.

Witness testifies about how Musa Khawula dodged arrest

South Africa

2 months ago

Witness testimony at the Madlanga Commission alleges businessman Ze Nxumalo interfered in Musa Khawula's arrest, sparking public outrage in South Africa.

Suspect shot dead after Ntuzuma Police Station hostage situation

South Africa

2 months ago

A tense hostage situation at Ntuzuma Police Station resulted in the death of a suspect who overpowered officers, raising concerns about police training and safety.

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