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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SAPS arrests landlord for harbouring undocumented foreign nationals in viral video

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SAPS defends police actions during eviction of 200+ undocumented immigrants in Limpopo

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President Ramaphosa plans financial equity for traditional leaders and chiefs

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SAPS launches investigation after Malawian national dies on repatriation bus

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Cyril Ramaphosa weighs in on Madlanga Commission of Inquiry extension

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Metropolitan creates new life insurance for financially-struggling South Africans

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Former State Security minister Ayanda Dlodlo to replace Nathi Mthethwa as Ambassador to France

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Ayanda Dlodlo has been appointed as South Africa's ambassador to France, succeeding Nathi Mthethwa. This appointment coincides with Ramaphosa's upcoming visit.

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Faraday Taxi Association suspends foreign drivers amid protests. Gauteng MEC Diale-Tlabela addresses licensing issues and violence in Johannesburg's taxi industry.

Tony Leon insists Resolve Communications operates legally amid state capture accusations

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Tony Leon defends his firm against improper lobbying allegations as tensions rise in the DA, highlighting concerns over ethical practices and state capture claims.

Undocumented siblings face deportation amid protests in Limpopo community

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Undocumented Zimbabwean siblings in Limpopo face deportation amid protests, fearing lost educational opportunities and separation from school environments.

Malawian who was in SA illegally for a month says he will return

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a month ago

An undocumented migrant on a cross-border bus admits to living illegally in South Africa, plans to return legally after fixing his documentation.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma sharply responds to Zimbabwean journalist in viral video

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma urges African governments to repatriate nationals from South Africa, citing rising tensions amid a regional migration crisis and protests.

Cat Matlala's Madlanga Commission appearance postponed

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Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's appearance at the commission is deferred amid safety concerns as inquiries into police corruption and tender fraud continue.

South African Police Involved in anti-migrant protests, claims Basotho National Party leader

South Africa

a month ago

Machesetsa Mofomobe alleges South African government support for anti-migrant protests against Basotho nationals, amidst rising diplomatic tensions over migration.

Malawian government tells Malawians not to go to Durban drive-in site

South Africa

a month ago

Over 600 stranded Malawian men face urgent repatriation transport shortages in Durban, while Gift of the Givers secures buses for vulnerable women and children.

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