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

5246 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Three individuals, including two Congolese nationals, were arrested for attempting to enter the SADC Summit with fraudulent accreditation in Durban.

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Seven officers acquitted of misconduct linked to the R228 million Medicare24 contract amid serious procurement concerns, with ongoing issues for senior management.

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President Ramaphosa emphasises regional unity on migration at UKZN, urging SADC nations to address immigration issues collectively ahead of the 46th SADC Summit.

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Mass sardine mortality in the Western Cape prompts DFFE investigation; pilchard herpesvirus confirmed in dead sardines, impacting the fishing industry.

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Parliament reviewed concerns over grant allocation, confirming R57 million in funding for South African-owned businesses. No funds reached foreign nationals .

Reservoir Hills man shot dead in garage hijacking, community calls for street patrols

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A Durban man was shot during a hijacking at home, prompting the Reservoir Hills Community Police Subforum to urge residents to join street patrols for safety.

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Social Development Minister Dina Pule visits SASSA offices amid payment delays, outlines plans for library kiosks, and addresses concerns over increasing recipients.

Constitutional Court overturns Shell's Wild Coast exploration lifeline in final ruling

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Constitutional Court rules against Shell's offshore oil exploration along the Wild Coast, ending years of legal disputes amid community and environmental concerns.

SAPS body-worn camera rollout stalled as SITA forced to re-advertise bid

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Body-worn cameras for SAPS officers face delays after SITA's procurement setback, leaving KZN officers without equipment as deployment timelines remain uncertain.

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