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

4375 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Couple found dead in Margate holiday house, SAPS investigating murder

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SAPS arrests man for allegedly murdering girlfriend in the Free State

South Africa

4 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal family of 4 killed while celebrating New Year's Day

South Africa

4 months ago

Cape Independence movement responds to Cyril Ramaphosa rejecting referendum

South Africa

4 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises South Africans in New Year message

Politics

4 months ago

Colleagues fondly remember 20-year-old who perished with newlyweds in N3 Free State accident

South Africa

4 months ago

9 killed in horrific Eastern Cape head-on collision involving taxi

South Africa

4 months ago

A multiple-vehicle accident near Mthatha, Eastern Cape, claimed nine lives just before 2025, highlighting urgent concerns over reckless festive-season driving.

South Africans roast Afrikaner 'refugee' who wants to return to South Africa

South Africa

4 months ago

A South African woman, once a Trump Afrikaner refugee, faces ridicule as she seeks to return home after a failed marriage and grapples with her decision.

Alleged ex-girlfriend of phone snatcher accuses him of faking his nationality

South Africa

4 months ago

A woman claims her ex, the alleged phone snatcher, pretended to be South African; Social media reacts amid questions over her statements and his nationality.

SAPS opens case after video of children drinking alcohol goes viral

South Africa

4 months ago

The South African Police Service investigates a viral video of children drinking alcohol at a party, prompting calls for parental accountability and legal action.

Johannesburg MMC calls for community education after Soweto building collapse

South Africa

4 months ago

Loyiso Masuku addresses the Soweto building collapse in Doornkop, emphasising the need for community education on building regulations and safety compliance.

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga heartbroken after 2 SANDF soldiers drown

Politics

4 months ago

Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga visits Komatipoort after two SANDF members drowned in floods, expressing heartache and condolences to their families.

SAPS warns of syndicates using beautiful women to target men

South Africa

4 months ago

SAPS warns of a crime syndicate targeting men and women at entertainment venues during festive seasons, highlighting safety tips to avoid falling victim.

Cape Town communities plead with gangs over concerns for violence during the festive season

South Africa

4 months ago

Cape Town communities plead with gangs to end violence amid rising deaths, affecting women and children, as police increase efforts in the Western Cape.

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala transferred to correctional facility in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

4 months ago

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, accused of attempted murder, has been moved to eBongweni Correctional Facility. South Africans speculate on a possible escape plan.

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