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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Video of ANC members preparing to dish out "loaves for votes" causes outrage

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IEC Announces Voter Registration Weekend Dates, South Africans Excited

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Ormonde building owner repeat offender, allegedly encroached on another's property

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2 months ago

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Cape Town activates heatwave plan amid record temperatures expected this week

South Africa

2 months ago

Limpopo SAPS arrests more suspects linked to alleged insurance killer Rachel Kutumela

South Africa

2 months ago

Mpumalanga SAPS applauds community for helping apprehend man accused of raping, killing 7 year-old

South Africa

2 months ago

Remains of one of 5 miners trapped in Ekapa Mine retrieved

South Africa

2 months ago

Tragedy at Ekapa Mine: One miner recovered after being trapped 1,000 metres underground following a mudslide. Gwede Mantashe raised concerns over others’ fate.

BMA cracks down on corrupt officials as 50 dismissed for illegal immigration offences

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2 months ago

The BMA dismisses over 50 employees for corruption amid ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration and enhance border security in South Africa.

Thug holds on to dear life after truck hijacking goes wrong

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2 months ago

South Africans debate a viral video showing a truck driver evading a hijacker, prompting discussions on crime and the driver's actions in this shocking encounter.

SAWS warns of week-long heatwave for parts of South Africa

South Africa

2 months ago

Heatwave alert: The South African Weather Service warns of soaring temperatures reaching 42°C in the Western and Northern Capes this week, following heavy rainfall.

Arrive Alive CEO discusses accident prevention after 6 killed in head-on collision in Eastern Cape

South Africa

2 months ago

Arrive Alive CEO Johan Jonck discusses the Eastern Cape bus crash that killed six, highlighting how fleet management tools can improve road safety.

2 bodies found as car with 8 passengers swept away in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

2 months ago

A flooded bridge in KwaZulu-Natal swept away a vehicle with eight occupants. Search efforts continue for six missing individuals amid heavy rainfall warnings.

SAPS establishes 2 specialised units to fight crime in Gauteng, SA reacts

South Africa

2 months ago

The South African Police Service launches two specialised units in Gauteng, applauded by the public for addressing crime like political killings and extortion.

SAWS warns of flood-level rainfall across South Africa

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africa braces for a wet weekend as heavy rainfall and weather warnings impact provinces like KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Free State. Flood risks persist.

Patrice Motsepe once again denies running for ANC Presidency

Politics

2 months ago

CAF president Patrice Motsepe denies running for ANC presidency amid campaign speculations. He clarifies his lack of interest despite a dedicated website launch.

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