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

4935 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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NFP president Ivan Barnes disappointed after court overturns Mbali Shinga's removal from legislature

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Over 50% of South African police stattions do not answer their phones

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Dumisani Khumalo's arrest allegedly delayed over upcoming March and March

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Ngizwe Mchunu loses hate speech case, ordered to apologise and pay substantial fine

South Africa

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Woman hospitalised after Ugandan man scams her of large sums of money

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eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba defends himself after facing accusations of racism

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a month ago

ZANU-PF defends bill to extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential term

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ZANU-PF defends the vote extending Mnangagwa's presidency to 2030, while opposition voices concern over elitist motives and citizen hardship in Zimbabwe.

Julius Malema defends Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla after she was expelled from MK Party

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Julius Malema supports expelled Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla post-MK Party departure, stirring South African reactions on power dynamics and political alliances.

Zimbabweans in South Africa also want to be repatriated

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Zimbabwean citizen Spray Vandai urges urgent repatriation as over 300 foreign nationals seek refuge in Cape Town amidst escalating xenophobic violence.

Elon Musk recruits South African for Space X board

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SpaceX appoints Roelof Botha as independent director, reuniting him with Elon Musk post IPO. Botha's expertise enhances governance at the aerospace company.

MK Party SG Sibonelo Nomvalo discusses Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's powers in the party

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a month ago

uMkhonto weSizwe Party's Sibonelo Nomvalo discusses Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's unauthorized powers and recent expulsion for undermining leadership structures.

Widow of slain Uber driver relives memories of seeing his remains

South Africa

a month ago

Nomcebo Zondi reflects on her husband's murder in court as Ayanda Zulu receives a life sentence. Trauma and financial strain deeply impact her family's future.

Arrest made in fatal Kruger National Park shooting of Canadian tourist

South Africa

a month ago

A Canadian tourist was fatally shot in Kruger National Park due to an accidental firearm discharge by a concession operator. Arrest made by SAPS; details inside.

Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo processed at police station

South Africa

a month ago

Crime Intelligence boss Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo arrested in Pretoria. His charges remain unclear as investigations continue. A developing story.

Malawians moved from Sherwood Hall to Durban Central after tensions flare

South Africa

a month ago

Government relocates over 1,400 Malawian refugees in Durban following clashes. Temporary centre established as aid sought for repatriation amidst local tensions.

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