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

4951 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Premier Phophi Ramathuba calls for stern action against illegal immigration

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Ethiopian man warning others to leave South Africa causes debate

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China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

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Home Affairs Minister suspends 2 senior officials for AI hallucations in immigration policy document

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Western Cape court rules that Cape Town's fixed tariff rate is unlawful

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Western Cape High Court declares City of Cape Town's tariffs unlawful, siding with Afriforum and SAPOA in a significant ruling affecting local residents.

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The Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family have settled on his remains' resting place at an AVBOB mortuary, following a high-profile court battle.

2 killed in Soweto shack fire, EMS warns residents to be cautious

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Residents of Johannesburg are warned to exercise caution following a fatal shack fire in Soweto. The cause is under investigation amid severe weather warnings.

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The DA and EFF respond to Ramaphosa's local election announcement for 4 November, expressing readiness and highlighting citizen engagement in democratic processes.

MK Party hands over homes to members of the public, South Africans react

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3 months ago

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party celebrated a community milestone by handing over new homes to families in Benoni, Ekurhuleni, amid public praise and support.

Tanzanian High Commission refutes claims of xenophobia in South Africa

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Tanzania's High Commission in South Africa defends nationals against xenophobia claims, addressing misinformation amidst anti-immigration marches in Gauteng.

Johannesburg informal traders open up after closing businesses for anti-illegal immigration march

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Informal traders in Johannesburg share concerns following an anti-illegal immigration march, highlighting the impact on their livelihoods and calling for action.

Gauteng Premier discusses illegal immigration after Johannesburg march

South Africa

3 months ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi addresses protests over illegal immigration, promising action amid tensions with marchers demanding government intervention.

NPA says that Madlanga Commission task team to make more arrests

Politics

3 months ago

NPA confirms imminent arrests linked to Madlanga Commission Inquiry as investigations into corruption intensify. Public reacts with mixed emotions and concerns.

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