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

5252 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane heads to court

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Dean Macpherson to inspect Inanda retaining wall collapse that injured 8 churchgoers

South Africa

2 months ago

King Misuzulu dismisses Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as Zulu Prime Minister

South Africa

2 months ago

5 arrested in Limpopo for posing as Home Affairs official and threatening Nigerian businessman

South Africa

2 months ago

Hawks and IDAC at odds over criminal complaint against acting police commissioner Dimpane

South Africa

2 months ago

MK Party defends Jacob Zuma's trip to India as a private visit

Politics

2 months ago

Limpopo businessman suspected to be Mr Moloto arrested for arson

South Africa

2 months ago

SAPS arrested a 51-year-old Polokwane businessman linked to two arson incidents, causing R800,000 in damage, amid social media speculation of his anti-drug activism.

Western Cape councillor conveys condolences after spaza shop owner gunned down

South Africa

2 months ago

Ward Councillor Angus McKenzie confirms the fatal shooting of spaza shop owner Umar in Bonteheuwel, amid rising extortion threats targeting local businesses.

Johannesburg father denies involvement in disappearance of his 2 year-old child

South Africa

2 months ago

Teboho Tlali denies involvement in the disappearance of his son Milano, as community assaults disrupt police efforts. The family pleads for his safe return.

Three wanted suspects have been killed in a shootout with KZN Police

South Africa

2 months ago

March and March will intensify nationwide demonstrations after the murder of leader Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, urging action against extortion networks.

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins MK Party as convenor

Politics

2 months ago

Zandile Gumede joins the MK Party as KwaZulu-Natal deputy convenor, amid ongoing legal troubles, signalling her break from the ANC and upcoming municipal elections.

KZN Department of Education official responds after video trends on social media

South Africa

2 months ago

A video captures Umlazi Director Metu Mahlambi accusing her husband of selling teaching posts, raising concerns over integrity in KwaZulu-Natal's education system.

ANC, EFF and MK Party unite in mourning Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africa mourns the sudden deaths of sports stars Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini, prompting nationwide tributes from political leaders and fans alike.

Ndodana Tshuma to be tried in South Africa for firearm charge before extradition

South Africa

2 months ago

British triple murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma appears in Johannesburg court on unlicensed firearm charge; extradition delayed pending South African legal proceedings.

10 people injured in Shembe Church building collapse, 5 allegedly trapped in rubble

South Africa

2 months ago

A Shembe Church in eBuhleni Village collapsed on 13 July 2026, injuring over 10 and trapping at least 7 during a pilgrimage. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

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