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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6 Eastern Cape municipalities under pressure after National Treasury cuts funding

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Dashcam footage captures taxi ramming stationary car at Mitchell's Plain traffic lights

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At the NATO Ankara Summit, Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, igniting fears of renewed conflict and global oil price spikes as tensions escalate.

EFF slams Zimbabwe's presidential term extension, Zimbabweans hit back

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EFF condemns Zimbabwe's constitutional amendment extending Mnangagwa's term to 2030, urging focus on economic renewal amidst discontent and migration tensions.

AfriForum CEO calls for Julius Malema's imprisonment amid Madlanga Commission revelations

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AfriForum's Kallie Kriel demands Julius Malema's imprisonment, linking him to allegations of racketeering and political interference at the Madlanga Commission.

Emmerson Mnangagwa signs bill to extend his term into law

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Zimbabwe abolishes direct presidential elections, shifting power to Parliament. Learn how the new law alters electoral processes and extends presidential terms.

SA government misses deadline to provide 50GB free data to households

South Africa

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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies faces criticism for failing to meet free internet access targets, impacting millions of South Africans.

Public Protector finds Cape Town guilty of neglecting townships

South Africa

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Cape Town's Mayor must report on service delivery improvements after the Public Protector found maladministration, ensuring basic services for all residents.

Herman Mashaba responds as South Africans celebrate Sixty60 hiring SA drivers

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Herman Mashaba celebrates a viral video of Sixty60 drivers, showcasing national pride and unity during a joyful event in Gauteng amidst international tournaments.

Julius Malema denies plotting against former intelligence boss at Madlanga Commission

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Julius Malema denies conspiracy allegations involving Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan in the Madlanga Commission's inquiry into political corruption.

Illegal business hub found during raid of property in Tshwane

South Africa

a month ago

Tshwane disconnects electricity and shuts down illegal businesses, including unlicensed operations, in a bid to curb utility theft and recover R208,000 owed.

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