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

4366 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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20 people trapped in the Eastern Cape due to severe floods

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EFF president Julius Malema defends NCC president Fadiel Adams after arrest

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Mmusi Maimane was a victim of crime in France, SA reacts

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Political drama: Dereleen James jabs at Fadiel Adams following his arrest in Western Cape

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Dereleen James mocks Fadiel Adams after his arrest in the Western Cape, referencing a tense exchange in Parliament over alleged political interference.

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President Trump warns of intensified bombing on Iran if peace deal fails, amidst negotiations to end the war impacting global oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz.

Fadiel Adams' Arrest: NCC claims police mishandled the situation amid concerns

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NCC raises concerns over President Fadiel Adams’ arrest and whereabouts following accusations related to a high-profile murder case in KwaZulu-Natal.

Enoch Godongwana tells Dada Morero that funding to Johannesburg may be halted

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Minister Enoch Godongwana criticises Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero over an unaffordable R10.3 billion wage deal, threatening city funding amid financial crises.

Foreign nationals reject criminal involvement claims as anti-illegal immigration marches continue

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Foreign nationals reject crime allegations as protests against illegal immigration intensify. Voices amidst marches stress safety and community involvement.

President Cyril Ramaphosa weighs in on anti-illegal immigration protests

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Cyril Ramaphosa defends South Africans against xenophobia claims amid anti-illegal immigration protests, urging unity and addressing socioeconomic struggles.

2 SAPS officers due to testify in cases die in car accident in Mpumalanga, SA suspects foul play

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Two South African Police Service officers from KwaZulu-Natal died in Witbank, raising suspicions of foul play as they were set to testify in key cases.

No threat to Nigerians in South Africa: High Commissioner addresses recent protests

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Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner denies that recent anti-illegal immigration marches in South Africa targeted Nigerians, assuring their safety.

Severe weather forces school closures in Eastern and Western Cape amid growing flood concerns

South Africa

13 days ago

Heavy rainfall led to school closures in the Eastern and Western Cape on 5 and 6 May. Flooding caused fatalities, with continued weather warnings in place.

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