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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General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi files interdict against businessman Calvin Mathibeli

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SAPS seizes vehicle at Robert Mugabe's son's house and divers brought to search for vehicles

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Grace Mugabe reacts to son's arrest, South Africans criticise her

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3 months ago

Bolt reveals that family of Isaac Satlat killed in Tshwane will not be compensated

South Africa

3 months ago

Minister Ronald Lamola accuses Jacob Zuma of trafficking South African men to Donbas

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3 months ago

1 Person in critical condition after shooting at Hyde Park house of Robert Mugabe's son

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Pakistani national Imran Butt denies trafficking allegations, accuses Sibiya of extortion

South Africa

3 months ago

Imran Butt denies human trafficking allegations made by suspended General Sibiya, claiming extortion and serious crimes against him in the Madlanga Commission.

3 North West farmers convicted of murdering farm dweller in 2023, South Africans celebrate

South Africa

3 months ago

Three North West farmers were found guilty of murdering a farm dweller, igniting public demand for severe sentences as justice is sought for Dumisani Phakathi.

4 of the 19 South Africans trapped in Donbas, Ukraine arrive in the country

Europe

3 months ago

South Africans react as four of the 19 men trapped in Donbas return home after being trafficked, amidst President Ramaphosa's talks with Putin for their release.

Zimbabwe gives South African businesses 3 years to sell their shares to locals, SA reacts

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3 months ago

Zimbabwe orders foreign-owned businesses, including South African firms, to sell 75% of their shares to locals within three years, sparking debate on xenophobia.

Reshuffle flop: Opposition parties snub Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s committee changes

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3 months ago

Political parties, especially the EFF, have vehemently opposed Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza's controversial committee reshuffle and appointments.

Eastern Cape has the highest unemployment rate in South Africa, netizens disappointed

Economy

3 months ago

Statistics reveal the Eastern Cape has the highest unemployment in South Africa at 42.5%, sparking outrage as the nation calls for government accountability.

ActionSA pours cold water over Xolani Khumalo's MMC appointment

Politics

3 months ago

ActionSA distances itself from claims about Xolani Khumalo’s MMC appointment in Ekurhuleni, as the party clarifies its rejection of an offered portfolio.

Eastern Cape COGTA dismisses King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo "removing" chiefs including Mandla Mandela

Politics

3 months ago

Eastern Cape COGTA rejects King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s removal of traditional leaders, including Mandla Mandela, sparking public debate on royal authority.

Rifles and assault weapons stolen after KZN K9 offices in Ulundi broken into

South Africa

3 months ago

Thugs broke into the SAPS K9 Unit in Ulundi, stealing firearms and equipment, raising suspicions of an inside job amid disbelief from South Africans.

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