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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The EFF accuses the ANC of border collapse and illegal migration tensions, defending its oversight role against claims of anti-immigrant mobilisation.

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Premier Thami Ntuli stressed economic stability amid unrest, highlighting risks to foreign investment and the newly formed council for social cohesion.

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Fikile Mbalula addresses the impact of anti-illegal immigration protests on voter behaviour, urging political leaders to navigate rising tensions ahead of elections.

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Ronald Lamola warns against Jacob Zuma's parallel foreign policy after controversial trip to India with state capture fugitives, raising accountability concerns.

AmaZulu King Misuzulu defends historical ties amid anti-immigration protests

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AmaZulu King MisuZulu kaZwelithini defends regional ties amid backlash over anti-immigration protests, urging tolerance for foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal.

Zimbabwean nationals set up camp in KwaZulu-Natal following anti-illegal immigration protests

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Zimbabweans camp outside Shallowcross Stadium as repatriation efforts rise amid tragic bus accident, with support from the Zimbabwean embassy and local officials.

Geordin Hill-Lewis sends warning about GNU to African National Congress

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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis warns the ANC over coalition governance, urging respect for its electoral mandate amid rising tensions and demands for transparency.

Government clarifies allegations that Ghanaian was killed during anti-illegal immigration protests

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Minister Kubayi refutes Ghana’s claims on immigrant protest fatalities, asserting the victim was shot during a robbery, not protests. Misinformation condemned.

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