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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SA Weather Service issues Yellow Level 2 warnings for Eastern Cape winds and waves

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NCC MP Fadiel Adams admits lying to Madlanga Commission about Nkabinde contact

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Crime Intelligence Head Dumisani Khumalo ready to serve after fraud charges withdrawn

South Africa

a month ago

Fadiel Adams calls Andrea Johnson a liar at Madlanga Commission over affidavit dispute

South Africa

a month ago

Cats found feasting on meat at Siesta MTN Butchery during Johannesburg CBD inspection

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2 young men died months apart at Richmond Bootcamp, families demand answers

South Africa

a month ago

Fadiel Adams admits misleading Police Minister at Madlanga Commission hearing

South Africa

a month ago

National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams faced intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission over contradictions and claims of document tampering in his testimony.

Jabulisile Tshabalala murder: Suspect to appear in Orlando Magistrate's Court on Friday

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a month ago

Jabulisile Tshabalala's body was discovered in Soweto. Her partner, Simiso Phakathi, has been arrested. Family seeks justice in this tragic case of violence.

KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi exposes how gang bosses fund R20,000-per-hour advocates

South Africa

a month ago

Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi reveals how crime syndicates exploit legal loopholes to shield operatives from prosecution, urging reform for accountability.

SAPS hunts Simiso Phakathi for murder of girlfriend in Orlando East, Soweto

South Africa

a month ago

SAPS seeks 27-year-old Simiso Silomo Phakathi after his girlfriend, Jabulisile Josephina Tshabalala, was found murdered in Orlando East. He is considered dangerous.

Dis-Chem loses R7 billion in market cap after Saltzman family exits leadership

South Africa

a month ago

Dis-Chem's share price plummets to R30.00 as Saltzman family exits board. Earnings fall 17.1% despite 9.3% revenue growth, revealing financial strain.

SAPS hunts 40-year-old Hlengiwe Buthelezi for murder of DJ Warras in Johannesburg

South Africa

a month ago

SAPS seeks Hlengiwe Goodness Buthelezi for the murder of DJ Warras. Investigators urge public assistance in locating the suspect linked to this high-profile case.

NCC MP Fadiel Adams denies state capture 2.0 claims at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

a month ago

NCC MP Fadiel Adams dismisses KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi's serious allegations at the Madlanga Commission, emphasising the need for supporting evidence.

SA electricity prices rose 907% since 2007, Minister Ramokgopa reveals at policy briefing

South Africa

a month ago

Electricity prices in South Africa surged 907% since 2007. Ramokgopa reveals plans for a revised pricing framework and expanded free basic electricity allocations.

Zwelinzima Vavi rejects calls for ethnic-based universities in South Africa

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a month ago

Zwelinzima Vavi condemns proposals for ethnicity-based universities, warning against divisive practices that threaten South Africa's national unity and integrity.

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