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

5248 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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IDAC head admits approving Dineo Mokwele arrest without checking her qualifications

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Jacob Zuma takes direct control of MK Party finances, strips officials of signing powers

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Western Cape High Court grants Cyril Ramaphosa interdict to halt Phala Phala impeachment hearings

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2 months ago

Netizens slam MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas over anti-xenophobia speech at migration seminar

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2 months ago

DA's secret R7.8 million Consulum contract with Dubai firm raises conflict of interest questions

Politics

2 months ago

Phala Phala interdict bid 'will fail', Says Vuyo Zungula Ahead of Court Date

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2 months ago

Madlanga Commission rejects Suliman Carrim's bid for secret postponement hearing

South Africa

2 months ago

North West businessman Suliman Carrim's request to hold his postponement hearing in private was denied, prioritising public interest in the upcoming proceedings.

Cat Matlala trial day 4: Defence accuses eyewitness Bethwell Cele of lying to court

South Africa

2 months ago

Bethwell Cele faced rigorous cross-examination in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala attempted murder trial, casting doubt on his testimony amid new witness revelations.

UNISA cum laude graduate begs at traffic lights to feed 3 children after 18 months without work

South Africa

2 months ago

A 47-year-old UNISA cum laude graduate struggles for food for her children after 18 months of job searching, highlighting the challenges of graduate unemployment.

MK Party spinoff LLE claims 70 jobs created after Durban march against illegal foreign workers

South Africa

2 months ago

The Labour Laws Enforcement Siyofesa campaign has secured 70 local jobs in Durban, promoting accountability, while rallying for stricter labour law enforcement.

Nnete Leotlela: BackaBuddy raises R112,785 for boy mauled by 5 dogs in Maseru

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2 months ago

A 12-year-old boy, Nnete Leotlela, fights for recovery after a brutal German Shepherd attack in Maseru left him severely injured. A BackaBuddy campaign aids him.

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi challenges IDAC's Andrea Johnson over Ad Hoc Committee testimony

South Africa

2 months ago

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi interrogates Andrea Johnson on her misleading testimony regarding the timing of the investigation into MP Fadiel Adams' complaints.

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi rejects 'crucifixion' framing of Andrea Johnson, calls for her resignation

Politics

2 months ago

Former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi dismisses support for IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson, demanding accountability after her controversial commission testimony.

Ronald Lamola says ICC case over attacks on foreign nationals in SA lacks jurisdiction

Politics

2 months ago

Minister Ronald Lamola defends South Africa's judiciary against an ICC petition by Ghanaian nationals over violence against foreigners in South Africa.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe speaks out against illegal migration and unemployment

South Africa

2 months ago

Patrice Motsepe addressed illegal immigration and job creation in South Africa at a press briefing, facing skepticism from social media users on his motives.

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