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

5071 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Mzansi is confused by a head-on collision that took place on the M1 in Johannesburg, killing 4 prisoners

South Africa

2 years ago

SA relieved as Springboks to wear green and gold uniform for RWC 2023 final against New Zealand

Rugby

2 years ago

SA praises SAPS police after nabbing suspect smuggling Totoya fortuner from Gauteng to Limpopo: “Well done”

South Africa

2 years ago

SA celebrates as England referee Wayne Barnes announced to officiate Springbok vs New Zealand RWC final match

Rugby

2 years ago

Kaizer Chiefs fire Molefi Ntseki, fans celebrate and speculate on next coach: “Wow, you made my day”

Football

2 years ago

World Rugby to investigate Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi for alleged racial slur, South Africans defend him

Rugby

2 years ago

South Africans rally behind proposed RAF draft bill preventing foreign nationals from claiming

Politics

2 years ago

South Africans were in support of the Road Accident Fund's proposed new bill which sees them preventing foreign nationals from claiming in the event of an accident.

Legal expert disputes that Julius Malema must apologise for criticism of Magistrate Twanet Olivier

Politics

2 years ago

Julius Malema called Magistrate Twanet Olivier incompetent. Judges Matter wants him to apologise. A legal expert disputes the need for an apology.

Fans' excitement grows as Orlando Pirates face Richards Bay FC in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates fans are confident they'll win their Carling Knock-out Cup quarterfinal fixture against Richards Bay FC. The dates have not been announced yet.

SA struggle stalwart Allan Boesak condemns Israel as apartheid state, demands solidarity with Palestine

Politics

2 years ago

Struggle veteran Allan Boesak slammed Israel and called it an apartheid state. During a march in Cape Town, he demanded that the government cut ties with Israel.

Former ANC President Jacob Zuma under fire as netizens accuse him of dividing the party

Politics

2 years ago

South Africans believe that former ANC president Jacob Zuma is the reason why the ruling party is losing confidence and votes in the country and its strongholds.

Venomous Snakes in Cape Town: How to Avoid Deadly Snake Bites from Cape Cobra, Puff Adder, and Boomslang

Education

2 years ago

Snake catcher Gerrie Heyns gives four tips on how to avoid getting bitten by Cape Town's most common snakes, the Cape cobra, boomslang and puff adder.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng trials for England side Wolves FC, SA cheers him on

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng was celebrated after he was snatched up to go on trial for English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

November bail application expected for woman accused of faking husband's death for insurance

South Africa

2 years ago

Alleged killers Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu appeared in the Soshanguve Magistrates Court again for allegedly killing Lerato's ex-boyfriend, Sibusiso Sithebe.

3.3 metre crocodile caught at Durban Police station, SA compares it to Bheki Cele

People

2 years ago

South Africans compared a 3.3 metre crocodile which was found at a Durban North police station to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, on Facebook.

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