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

4938 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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SAPS launches inquest into death of Parklands College headboy

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EFF intervenes in investigation of Cartrack employee Gcina Dhladhla's death

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma gives marching orders for 30 June

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Nigerian repatriation hits a snag after difficulties encountered at OR Tambo

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MK Party to announce position on March and March's 30 June shutdown

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UMkhonto weSizwe Party supports March and March's stance on illegal immigration and plans to weigh in on the June 30 national shutdown amid government criticism.

Nigerian government to begin repatriating citizens following anti-illegal immigration protests

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Nigerian government to evacuate 500 citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic concerns, with repatriation flights set to commence on 10 June 2026.

Cartrack responds after call centre agent collapses and dies

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Cartrack faces backlash after Gcina Dhladhla’s death in Rosebank office. The company defends itself amid allegations of leave denial and ongoing investigation.

Malawians fearing xenophobic attacks flee to community centre in KZN

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Malawians fleeing xenophobic threats sought refuge at Sherwood Hall in Durban, while the South African government considers invoicing embassies for deportations.

Donald Trump vows to respond after Apache plane shot down

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Uncrewed drone recovers two US pilots after Iran downs Apache helicopter near Strait of Hormuz. Tensions rise as Trump vows retaliation amidst ongoing conflict.

Julius Malema takes aim at Madlanga Commission commissioner Matthew Chaskalson

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Julius Malema faced backlash after mocking Advocate Matthew Chaskalson's appearance, igniting criticism on social media during the Madlanga Commission inquiry.

Julius Malema feeds calf milk in viral video amid legal battles

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Julius Malema's viral video of feeding a calf ignites mixed responses from netizens, reflecting his controversial public persona amidst ongoing legal battles.

Criminal case opened against Icebolethu Funerals and late Inyoni Emhlophe church leader's girlfriend

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2 months ago

Family of Dr Thamsanqa Nkonyane files case against Icebolethu Funeral Home after his body went missing, replaced by bricks, amid funeral drama in Newcastle.

CCTV footage captures the moment Limpopo bakery robbery takes place

South Africa

2 months ago

Employee at Punda Maria Bakery experiences trauma during a robbery in Limpopo. CCTV footage reveals shocking moments with armed suspects. Investigation underway.

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