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

4373 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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South Africans roast Amerikaners after photo of American food parcel goes viral

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Expert discusses impact of Budget Speech for South African citizens

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Members of Parliament roast Ashley Sauls after "hero" Paul O'Sullivan walks out

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DIRCO confirms that 2 South Africans who fought in Russia-Ukraine war have died

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Suspended Gauteng judge Tinswalo Makhubele takes JSC to court, SA discusses

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Western Cape court rules that maintenance order was incorrectly calculated, slashes it to half

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King Misuzulu kaZwelethini meets with bilionaire Robert Gumede to save Tongaat-Hulett

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Zulu King Misuzulu and billionaire Robert Gumede meet to address Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation, aiming to protect jobs and farmers in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Expert weighs in ahead of Musa Khawula’s Madlanga Commission appearance

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Crime expert Dr Tinyku Ngoveni discusses Musa Khawula's potential testimony at the Madlanga Commission, highlighting political influence on the justice system.

EFF welcomes tax relief but slams Enoch Godongwana's budget speech

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2 months ago

The EFF criticises Godongwana's budget speech, claiming it ignores South Africa's economic crisis, despite personal tax relief measures and increased tax revenues.

Minister Gwede Mantashe accuses Lesotho Prime minister of meeting illegal miners

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Minister Gwede Mantashe links Lesotho’s PM Sam Matekane to illegal miners, prompting calls for an investigation as Parliament addresses illegal mining challenges.

Economic Freedom Fighters issues Enoch Godongwana warning ahead of Budget Speech

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2 months ago

The EFF warns Minister Enoch Godongwana against tax increases ahead of the 25 February 2026 budget speech, advocating for fairness and infrastructure funding.

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Dr. Kenneth Creamer discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on South African exports

Economy

2 months ago

US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs won't affect South African firms exporting to the US, says Dr. Kenneth Creamer, amidst significant policy changes.

National Consumer Commission to launch probe into sanitary pad suppliers, SA demands recalls

South Africa

2 months ago

The National Consumer Commission investigates nine sanitary pad companies after a study reveals harmful chemicals, raising urgent concerns among South African women.

Ad Hoc Committee: Brown Mogotsi denies receiving money from Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala

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2 months ago

Brown Mogotsi's testimony on his ties with suspected cartel boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala raises eyebrows as doubts about his claims linger among South Africans.

South Africans roast L. Brent Bozell III's message after presenting his credentials

South Africa

2 months ago

Brent Bozell III, the new US Ambassador to South Africa, expresses excitement for collaboration while facing humorous roasts and survival tips from South Africans.

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