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 the Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk and a 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.

3490 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Bheki Cele had secret meetings with attempted murder-accused Cat Matlala at tenderpreneur's house

Politics

4 days ago

KZN SAPS kill alleged hijacking suspect in shooting, South Africans weigh in

South Africa

4 days ago

Julius Malema demands that General Mkhwanazi be subpoenaed before Ad Hoc Committee

Politics

5 days ago

Cape Flats learner stabs 3 fellow pupils, South Africans shaken

South Africa

5 days ago

SAHRC engaged with Fannie Masemola to protect foreign nationals' rights to healthcare

South Africa

5 days ago

Cheating and paternity revelation allegedly behind fatal Mamelodi SAPS hostage situation

South Africa

5 days ago

Suspected cop killer gunned down in KZN shootout with SAPS

South Africa

5 days ago

The South African Police Service in KwaZulu-Natal shot and killed a suspect linked to a string of murders, including the death of a police officer in 2023.

Shadrack Sibiya continues in bid to be reinstated, South Africans not impressed

Politics

13 days ago

The suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya has filed an additional affidavit to challenge his suspension. South Africans reacted.

Alleged killer couple arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africans disgusted

South Africa

13 days ago

A couple from Shakaskraal in KwaZulu-Natal was arrested after they allegedly hacked a man to death in front of his child. South Africans were horrified.

Survey reveals that unemployed South Africans' distrust of immigrants could lead to instability

South Africa

14 days ago

A survey conducted by the Inclusive Society Institute showed that over 70% of unemployed and employed South Africans harbour mistrust for African immigrants.

Former Western Cape Police Commissioner defends Fannie Masemola's decision to release 121 dockets

South Africa

14 days ago

The Western Cape's former Provincial Commissioner, Dr Lennit Max, defended Fannie Masemola's decision to return 121 dockets to the Political Killings Task Team.

Cwecwe's mother slammed for allegedly using donations to pay off debts

South Africa

14 days ago

South Africans were fuming after allegations that Cwecwe's mother used the money the public donated to her to settle her debts. Many called for her arrest.

2 Alleged robbers killed in shootout with KwaZulu-Natal SAPS

South Africa

14 days ago

The South African Police Service shot and killed two foreign national suspects in KwaMashu, Durban on 1 September 2025. They were linked to a string of robberies.

2 KwaZulu-Natal officers arrested for drunk driving, South Africans disappointed

South Africa

14 days ago

Two members of the South African Police Service were arrested for drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal during a roadblock over the weekend. South Africans discussed.

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia unhappy that 121 dockets returned to the Political Killings Task Team

Politics

16 days ago

The Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, said that he was not happy that Fannie Masemola returned the 121 dockets to the Political Killings Task Team.

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