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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NDPP Andy Mothibi confirms criminal case against Fannie Masemola is under Review

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Cabinet welcomes white South Africans rejected by the US back home

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Over 50 undocumented immigrants arrested in Limpopo during Operation Shanela

South Africa

2 months ago

Julius Malema defends Winnie Mandela comparison, clarifies remarks were about Parliament committee

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2 months ago

2-year-old girl killed, father injured after bakkie hits pedestrians in Margate

South Africa

2 months ago

9 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in Joburg Mall counterfeit goods raid

South Africa

2 months ago

ANCWL to question Limpopo Premier Ramathuba over Ben 10 remarks about women leaders

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2 months ago

ANC Women's League distances itself from Limpopo Premier Ramathuba's controversial remarks about women in politics and younger partners, amid internal backlash.

Eastern Cape snowfall traps 7 vehicles on R58, SAWS issues Orange Level 6 warning

South Africa

2 months ago

Severe weather in Eastern Cape halted R58 traffic due to heavy snow, impacting travel and prompting weather alerts. Authorities urge caution amid ongoing conditions.

Tshwane Mayor Moya finds mortuary running next to spaza shop in Ekangala

South Africa

2 months ago

Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya's inspection reveals a mortuary and illegal backrooms at spaza shops in Ekangala, leading to multiple arrests and closures.

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma sues EFF MP Naledi Chirwa for defamation

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2 months ago

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has filed a defamation case against EFF MP Naledi Chirwa over claims linking her to Nhlamulo Sambo's death, sparking widespread reactions.

Department of Water and Sanitation sues 53 municipalities, refers 42 cases to NPA

South Africa

2 months ago

Department of Water and Sanitation takes legal action against 53 authorities over plummeting compliance in water delivery, linked to financial misconduct.

Mapisa-Nqakula trial: Defence challenges state witness over coded 'sangoma' language claims

Politics

2 months ago

Defence questions Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu on missing details in her statements, raising doubts on credibility amid corruption charges against Mapisa-Nqakula.

IEC declares full readiness for Local Government Elections as 620 parties register

South Africa

2 months ago

The Electoral Commission of South Africa is fully prepared for the Local Government Elections with 620 registered parties. Final voter registration occurs in August.

Martha Rantsofu's mother speaks out after daughter's murder linked to Emfuleni Corruption

South Africa

2 months ago

Maureen Rantsofu expresses relief and heartbreak after her daughter's murder linked to municipal corruption. Two suspects face court amid calls for accountability.

Justice Madlanga joint corruption trial was designed to taint police Commissioner Fannie Masemola

South Africa

2 months ago

Advocate Madlanga argued that Fannie Masemola's PFMA charges should not be linked to the Matlala corruption case, asserting that it harms his reputation.

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