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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Challenges of Johannesburg's hijacked buildings: Mayor Morero faces social backlash

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SAWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Parts of South Africa As High Temperatures Persist

South Africa

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Aiports Company South Africa denies Cat Matlala's plan for R70 million OR Tambo airport terminal

South Africa

3 months ago

Cape Town woman fatally attacked by her own pit bulls, South Africans incensed

South Africa

3 months ago

PA president Gayton McKenzie defends pro-ICE statements, gets roasted

Politics

3 months ago

uMkhonto weSizwe: Zuma's new task team faces scrutiny as elections approach

Politics

3 months ago

SAWS explains reasons behind excessive heat affecting parts of SA

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3 months ago

Parts of South Africa, especially KwaZulu-Natal, face rising temperatures following a heatwave. Authorities urge hydration as residents share their heat experiences.

Thoko Didiza denies protecting Brown Mogotsi after Malema slams her decision to block subpoena

Politics

3 months ago

Thoko Didiza defends blocking the Ad Hoc Committee's subpoena of Brown Mogotsi amid Julius Malema's criticism. South Africans weigh in on accountability concerns.

China signs landmark trading duty-free deal with South Africa

Economy

3 months ago

China and South Africa forge a trade partnership, boosting the local economy through duty-free access for South African exports. Mixed reactions arise.

Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly running KwaZulu-Natal sweatshop with tourist visas

South Africa

3 months ago

Immigration police arrested Chinese nationals and South Africans in Durban for alleged sweatshop operations, drawing attention to exploitative wages.

Kenny Kunene criticises Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's leadership skills

Politics

3 months ago

Kenny Kunene criticises Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's leadership, sparking backlash from South Africans amid his campaign for the upcoming local elections.

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Cyril Ramaphosa promises implementation of Madlanga Commission report amid public skepticism

Politics

3 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Madlanga Commission's interim report, promising implementation amid public scepticism over potential delays.

Civil society calls for Cape Flats gang violence to be declared a national disaster

South Africa

3 months ago

As gang violence escalates in Cape Flats, civil society demands military intervention, prompting an inquiry into rising fatalities and police challenges.

EFF President Julius Malema opens up about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi possibly returning, SA stunned

Politics

3 months ago

Julius Malema praises former EFF member Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi during a recent interview, sparking social media reactions about his surprise remarks and party dynamics.

Katiso Molefe's court case postponed as he remains out on bail

South Africa

3 months ago

Katiso "KT" Molefe appeared in court over charges for the murders of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart. His trial is postponed while he remains on bail.

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