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

5247 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Ngizwe Mchunu urges community leaders to prioritise governance over short-term politics

South Africa

2 months ago

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Zimbabwe farmers illegally mixing human ARV drugs into chicken feed to boost profits

Africa

2 months ago

EFF Slams MTN and Vodacom for challenging ICASA data consumer protection rules

Politics

2 months ago

KZN PKTT links second suspect to MK Party official ambush, man found shot dead

South Africa

2 months ago

Cyril Ramaphosa calls for humane immigration management, South Africans push back online

Politics

2 months ago

Groenewald plans to deport 28,000 foreign prisoners, saving SA R13.5 million daily

Politics

2 months ago

SA Police Reset Agenda endorsed nationwide, 140 high-crime stations targeted

South Africa

2 months ago

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia announces the endorsed Police Reset Agenda, spearheaded by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, tackling national organised crime.

SA pet owners face R50,000 bill to relocate animals to US under Trump refugee programme

South Africa

2 months ago

Refugees relocating pets to the US face costs of R35,000 to R50,000, leading to increased animal surrenders at shelters in South Africa amid urgent circumstances.

Fadiel Adams lays charges against IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal over Madlanga Commission testimony

Politics

2 months ago

Fadiel Adams files criminal charges against IDAC investigator Dylan Perumal for alleged misconduct in the Madlanga Commission, amidst mounting accusations.

Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

Politics

2 months ago

Western Cape High Court grants President Ramaphosa interim interdict halting impeachment proceedings pending a September review over the panel report's legality.

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2 wind warning for KwaZulu-Natal on 24 July

South Africa

2 months ago

The South African Weather Service warns of damaging winds in KwaZulu-Natal on 24 July 2026, with gusts up to 80 km/h impacting transport and maritime activities.

Suliman Carrim admits Western Cape mall visit while claiming medical inability to testify

South Africa

2 months ago

Businessman Suliman Carrim's health claims scrutinised as legal counsel confirms mall visit; CCTV footage debate raises questions at the Madlanga Commission inquiry.

Home Affairs arrests employers hiring undocumented workers in Tshwane factory raids

South Africa

2 months ago

Home Affairs and Labour's inspections in Tshwane led to arrests of employers and undocumented workers, highlighting penalties for non-compliance.

ANC expels eThekwini Ward 8 councillor Marco Mbambo for alleged DA spying

Politics

2 months ago

The ANC eThekwini Region has expelled councillor Marco Mbambo, citing espionage for the DA. His immediate recall underscores the party's commitment to integrity.

IDAC head admits approving Dineo Mokwele arrest without checking her qualifications

South Africa

2 months ago

Andrea Johnson admits under oath she approved Brigadier Mokwele's arrest without reviewing her CV, raising questions about IDAC's practices and decision-making.

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