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

4538 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Julius Malema's court case against Kenny Kunene was struck off due to an admin error, resulting in Malema owing Kunene's legal costs. A developing story.

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Naledi Chirwa defends Julius Malema amid his controversy with Feroz Khan, highlighting their history and Malema's commitment to addressing misuse of power.

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Maskandi musician Ngizwe Mchunu responds to Julius Malema's court application, affirming his sincere apology amid ongoing legal challenges and serious allegations.

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Court papers reveal Major General Feroz Khan drafted questions for former MP Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, linked to controversial police issues and alleged misconduct.

SA government to invoice African embassies for deporting illegal foreign nationals

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South Africa to invoice foreign embassies for deportation costs, as over 110,000 undocumented migrants are repatriated amid rising enforcement expenses.

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