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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Expert slams SAPS as 3 shot and killed outside Delft Taxi rank in Cape Town

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Three people shot dead at a Delft taxi rank in the Western Cape prompt SAPS murder investigations, amid rising taxi violence concerns and expert criticism.

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Community leader Jefferson Johnson criticises SANDF deployment in Westbury, Johannesburg, sparking debate on crime-fighting strategies amidst public scrutiny.

Western Cape government suspends primary school teacher for humiliating learner

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The Western Cape Department of Education suspended a teacher after public outrage over a video of alleged humiliation of a learner, prompting community protests.

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The ANC disapproves of Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts' unauthorised bread donation to Gauteng's informal settlements, condemning it as a misleading campaign stunt.

Brent Bozell III backtracks on his "Kill the Boer" stance

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United States Ambassador Brent Bozell III reconsiders his stance on the "Kill the Boer" song, highlighting the US view amid South Africa's judicial findings.

US Ambassador Brent Bozell slams SA government for Iran stance

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US Ambassador Brent Bozell critiques South Africa's stance on Iran and President Cyril Ramaphosa's condolences, igniting debate and mixed reactions.

White South Africans in US plan to return amid Trumps white genocide allegation

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White South Africans are returning home despite US refugee efforts. Many cite better quality of life in South Africa compared to violence in the US.

Iranian Embassy emphasises historical friendship with South African government

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Iran's Embassy in South Africa defends its historical ties with SA, igniting debate on Iran’s apartheid-era relations amidst escalating Middle Eastern conflicts.

Donald Trump expresses disappointment in election of Iran's new Supreme Leader

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Donald Trump expresses discontent with Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, sparking South Africans' theories on his motivations.

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