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

4937 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Malawian man promises to return after 30 June shutdown

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Community leader slams government as 2 Malawians give birth in Durban refugee camp

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Forum for South Africa calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa resignation

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IDC may take Tongaat stake as bail out talks continue

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Gauteng Traffic Chief Mashaba placed on suspension

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Bruce Nimmerhoudt Denies DA's Claims over Emfuleni Mayoral Committee appointment error

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Bruce Nimmerhoudt criticises the DA for exploiting an administrative error involving his Emfuleni mayoral committee appointment amid ongoing political tensions.

President establishes committee to deal with immigration issues

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Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration confirms 40,000 arrests of illegal immigrants, focusing on enhanced enforcement and collaborative repatriation.

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Finland offers skilled South African professionals a 4-week summer holiday and fast-track permits to fill critical vacancies in engineering and healthcare sectors.

Thoko Didiza rejects Cyril Ramaphosa's attempt to prevent impeachment committee work

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Thoko Didiza rejects Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment pause request, sparking ANC tensions as legal battles loom over the Phala Phala report's validity.

Aaron Motsoaledi addresses allegations that Lenacapavir causes cancer

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The government rolls out lenacapavir, an HIV prevention drug, across six provinces. Health Minister Motsoaledi addresses misinformation and supply concerns.

Alleged illegal immigrants who tried to flee roadblock arrested in viral video

South Africa

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SAPS arrest illegal immigrants fleeing from a roadblock in Johannesburg amidst ongoing anti-immigration protests, highlighting heightened tensions in South Africa.

ActionSA MP Athol Trollip slams Woolworths for charging R17 for a teabag

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Athol Trollip expresses outrage over a R17 teabag charge at Woolworths, igniting discussions on expensive dining in Cape Town amidst social media reactions.

President of political party goes to airport to bid Nigerians farewell following repatriation

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2 months ago

Thabile Sibeko, president of the Inizwe Nathi Party, bids farewell to 270 departing Nigerians at OR Tambo International Airport amid rising repatriation efforts.

SAPS defends recent anti-illegal immigration protests: "No violence"

South Africa

2 months ago

SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal denied violence during anti-illegal immigration protests. Police ensure a peaceful approach amid rising community tensions.

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