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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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma names political parties March and March supporters can vote for

Politics

a month ago

Residents of Lebowakgomo demolish shacks where undocumented foreign nationals allegedly dwell

South Africa

a month ago

Protesters plead with SAPS members not to throw children in van in viral video

South Africa

a month ago

Ngizwe Mchunu pleads for help to maintain crowds during anti-illegal immigration shutdown

South Africa

a month ago

South African informal trader opens up about why he wants undocumented foreign nationals to leave

South Africa

a month ago

Emmerson Mnangagwa ally pledges R50 million to repatriate Zimbabweans from SA

South Africa

a month ago

Five people arrested for looting shops in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

a month ago

KwaZulu-Natal police issue a warning ahead of the June 30 protests against undocumented foreign nationals, amid recent burglaries and rising tensions.

SAPS officer in the spotlight after video of him saying Abahambe in state vehicle goes viral

South Africa

a month ago

SAPS officer under investigation after anti-immigration remarks; Phakel’umthakathi praises him, while PA leader opposes protests amid mixed public reactions.

Tshwane wins court battle to remove unlawful occupiers of Centurion Taxi Rank land

South Africa

a month ago

High Court ruling enables Tshwane International Convention Centre development as City evicts unlawful occupiers at Centurion Taxi Rank, enhancing safety and growth.

A quarter of a million security personnel prepared for 30 June protests in Gauteng

South Africa

a month ago

Businesses urged to stay confident amid June 30 protests against illegal immigration as 250,000 law enforcement personnel deploy to secure Gauteng's infrastructure.

Zimbabwean nationals seek refuge as anti-immigration protests trigger mass displacement in Polokwane

South Africa

a month ago

Upcoming anti-immigration protests in South Africa provoke mass displacement of Zimbabweans, prompting urgent repatriation efforts amid rising violence fears.

No severe weather warnings for June 30, but caution urged amid frost and fog across South Africa

South Africa

a month ago

SAWS confirms no severe weather warnings for 30 June 2026, yet warns of morning frost, fog, and coastal rain affecting visibility and travel across South Africa.

National Consumer Commission recalls Range Rover vehicles

South Africa

a month ago

Jaguar Land Rover recalls select SUVs due to airbag risks. A defective clockspring connector may hinder deployment. Free inspections and repairs offered.

eThekwini Municipality misses deadline to clear Malawian nationals from Durban repatriation site

South Africa

a month ago

eThekwini Municipality misses the deadline to clear Malawian nationals from Durban's repatriation site, as over 15,000 are processed amid logistical challenges.

Shops in parts of South Africa shut down ahead of 30 June protest

South Africa

a month ago

Johannesburg shop owners and street vendors shut down amid fears of looting ahead of protests, prioritising safety over daily income despite government assurances.

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