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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Melania Trump's movie premier cancelled in South Africa

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Russian Consul General in Cape Town slams publication after naval drill saga criticism

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3 months ago

Madlanga Commission: General Senona admits to giving Cat Matlala advice about cancelled SAPS tender

South Africa

3 months ago

ICE arrests Afrikaner illegally in the United States, SA guffaws

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Arrested JOSCHO CEO Themba Mathibe released on R50,000, SA not impressed

South Africa

3 months ago

Eskom collaborates with The Netherlands to launch horticulture farm in Grootvlei, Mpumalanga

South Africa

3 months ago

EFF respsonds after JDA CEO Themba Mathibe arrested for possessing large sums of money

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3 months ago

EFF in Gauteng criticises Themba Mathibe after his arrest for possessing a large sum of cash, raising concerns over corruption and procurement processes.

Vaal accident: families deliver moving tributes as victims laid to rest

South Africa

3 months ago

Community members mourn the tragic loss of three children from the R553 crash in Vanderbijlpark, as heartfelt tributes fill the joint funeral service in Sebokeng.

EFF president Julius Malema speaks after postponement of pre-sentencing hearing

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3 months ago

Julius Malema, EFF President, vows prison won't deter his fight for black people's rights as he addresses supporters outside the East London Magistrates Court.

Julius Malema pre-sentencing: Social worker says Malema is not a candidate for sentencing

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3 months ago

Julius Malema's pre-sentencing hearing sees a social worker defending him at East London Magistrates Court, while public opinion calls for fairness.

A look inside the house forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan is selling

South Africa

3 months ago

Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan lists his R12.5 million house for sale amid fears for his safety following corruption allegations and accusations against cops.

Julius Malema defence team argues for leniency, says tough sentence will affect his children

Politics

3 months ago

Julius Malema's pre-sentencing hearing sees his legal team argue for leniency after his firearm conviction, but South Africans demand equal treatment under the law.

Julius Malema pre-sentencing: Security tightened outside East London Magistrates Court

Politics

3 months ago

Julius Malema awaits sentencing after his firearm conviction. As EFF supporters rally outside, tensions rise over potential imprisonment or a suspended sentence.

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Heartbreak in Tshepisong: Families mourn matriculants lost in horrific Vaal crash

South Africa

3 months ago

Families mourn best friends Thato Mcira and Sagwadi Mathe, tragically lost in the R553 accident in Vanderbijlpark, as loved ones demand accountability.

John Steenhuisen appoints council to combat Foot-and-Mount Disease outbreak in SA

Politics

3 months ago

Minister John Steenhuisen announces the FMD Industry Coordination Council to tackle Foot-and-Mouth Disease, addressing farmers' urgent pleas amidst livestock loss.

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