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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Pregnant South African woman detained by ICE at Las Vegas Airport, fiancé pleads for release

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Xolani Khumalo defends Sizok'thola methods after murder and assault acquittal

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Eskom warns of extended power outages as snow blankets parts of Eastern Cape

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Woman strangled by boyfriend in front of 12-year-old son at Cornubia Flats, KZN

South Africa

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SAPS vehicle falls into Gqeberha pothole weeks after deputy mayor raised alarm

South Africa

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E-hailing driver fights off would-be hijackers in dashcam video circulating online

South Africa

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12 SA military personnel charged in murder of Hawks detective Frans Mathipa

South Africa

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Eight soldiers face charges in the murder of Lt Colonel Frans Mathipa, linking them to an abduction probe and prompting refusal to surrender despite a court order.

SAWS issues severe weather warnings for snow, damaging winds across 5 provinces

South Africa

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The South African Weather Service warns of damaging winds, disruptive snow, and severe thunderstorms affecting multiple provinces this week, causing disruptions.

Political Killings Task Team arrests 7 suspects ahead of November 2026 elections

South Africa

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Seven suspects have been arrested for politically motivated murders in South Africa, as officials heighten security ahead of the 4 November elections.

DA slams SAPS Amendment Bill for sidelining Metro Police powers

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The DA criticises the SAPS Amendment Bill for neglecting metro police's capabilities, limiting their powers despite urgent policing reforms needed in South Africa.

ANC calls for security review after ward councillor shot dead at Sizakala Centre

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ANC demands eThekwini municipality enhance security at Sizakala centres following the tragic shooting of ward councillor Sibusiso Khwela in Klaarwater, Durban.

KZN factory worker Nokhanji Cele earns R300 a week despite night shifts and heavy labour

South Africa

a month ago

A factory worker in KwaZulu-Natal, reveals her R300 weekly wage amidst South Africa's immigration protests, highlighting low pay and demanding conditions

ANC opposes Griffiths Madonsela as evidence Leader in Phala Phala Impeachment inquiry

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ANC raises conflict of interest concerns over Griffiths Madonsela's appointment as evidence leader in Phala Phala inquiry, citing prior legal advice as unethical.

George teen Sarah Starrett still missing as police probe viral social media video

South Africa

a month ago

The Southern Cape Police FCS Unit investigates the disappearance of Sarah Rose Starrett from Blanco, linked to a circulating video and unconfirmed reports.

Newcastle factories struggle to fill vacancies after foreign workers leave South Africa

South Africa

a month ago

KwaZulu-Natal garment factory owners report a 12%-19% workforce loss due to xenophobic protests, jeopardising operations and raising closure concerns by December.

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