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

5269 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Joslin Smith: Suspect alleges that Gayton McKenzie forcefully took him to police station

South Africa

a year ago

Joslin Smith: Investigative officer suspected that 3 suspects were lying

South Africa

a year ago

CCTV footage of chaotic robbery in tavern goes viral, sparking discussions about safety

South Africa

a year ago

Transport MEC to visit scene where 8 people died in N2 KwaZulu-Natal bus crash, including toddler

South Africa

a year ago

DA councillor and Papa Penny slam R10.4 million white elephant project in the North West, SA fuming

Politics

a year ago

7107 spaza shop registration applications were from foreign nationals: Lebogang Maile

Politics

a year ago

Survivor of Sea Point crash speaks about his experiences, SA slams him

South Africa

a year ago

South Africans demanded that 3GAR BABY be arrested after he survived an accident in which he drove a supercar at 200km/h in a suburb in Sea Point.

ANC could approach EFF for votes for VAT increase if DA refuses

Politics

a year ago

The African National Congress is planning on asking the Economic Freedom Fighters to vote with it for a proposed VAT hike lesser than the initial proposed hike.

Pieter Groenewald steps down as president of the FF Plus to focus on GNU and minister role

Politics

a year ago

The Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald announced his decision to step down as the president of the Freedom Front Plus due to his duties.

Durban families mourn the loss of loved ones who died during Durban floods

South Africa

a year ago

Families in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, are crying for the remains of their relatives who disappeared during the heavy rainfalls that occurred in late January.

SA condemn driver after video of him smashing into wall at 200 km/h in sports car goes viral

South Africa

a year ago

South Africans slammed a motorist who crashed into a wall while driving in a sports car at a speed of 200km/h in a residential zone. A video of it went viral.

Senzo Mchunu challenges AfriForum for evidence after crime stats disputed

Politics

a year ago

The Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu said that AfriForum, which denied that one farmer was killed in the previous quarter, should bring evidence of their claims.

Activist calls on government to work with communities after 500 bully cases reported in 2025

Politics

a year ago

An education activist called on the government to join forces with communities to tackle bullies after almost 600 bullying cases were reported in 2025.

SANDF general blames politicians for porous borders, South Africans agree

Politics

a year ago

A high-ranking member of the SANDF said the poor condition of South Africa's borders and security is attributed to politicians, and South Africans agreed.

ANC slammed after Paul Mashatile promises to restore public confidence

Politics

a year ago

The deputy president of the African National Congress, Paul Mashatile, said the ANC will work to regain the trust of the voters after a dismal 2024 general election.

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