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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Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau welcomes AGOA extension

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Madlanga Commission: More details emerge surrounding Musa Khawula's arrest

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John Steenhuisen hangs up his boots as DA leader, confirms he will not run for 3rd term

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Department of Correctional Services faces scrutiny over systemic failures

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Operational failures at Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility led to prisoner escapes and violent incidents, revealing systemic issues in the correctional system.

RAF pleads with Parliament over broken funding model, SA reacts

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The Road Accident Fund appeals to Parliament for funding reform amid mounting liabilities. SA weighs in on solutions as SCOPA investigates maladministration issues.

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The Economic Freedom Fighters faced backlash for congratulating Tyla on her Grammy win, sparking jokes and criticism over their social media post and name usage.

Mpumalanga man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing 2 year-old niece

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A Mpumalanga man allegedly murdered his two-year-old niece in a brutal attack at Phola Park, shocking South Africans and igniting calls for justice.

DA president John Steenhuisen to quit as party president

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3 months ago

John Steenhuisen, president of the Democratic Alliance, is set to resign as the party prepares for internal elections, amidst internal party pressure.

Cape Town woman implicated in Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking emails

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3 months ago

A Cape Town woman and a model agency are linked to the Epstein files released by the US DOJ, revealing troubling correspondence dating back to 2014.

Please-Call-Me: Black Rock Mining calls for arbitrator to argue its alleged 40% stake

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Nkosana Makate's legal team rebuffs Black Rock Mining's claims over his Vodacom payout, alleging fraud as South Africans rally in support of Makate.

ANC's Zweli Mkhize cautions members against using money to campaign ahead of Elective Conference

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3 months ago

Dr Zweli Mkhize warns ANC members against financial campaigning for votes, stressing the need for honest leadership ahead of the 2027 elective conference.

Journalist clarifies Jacob Zuma's alleged meeting with Jeffrey Epstein

South Africa

3 months ago

SABC News journalist clarifies that Jacob Zuma did not meet Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit. The allegations are deemed unsubstantiated, sparking reactions.

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