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

5253 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi weighs in on 30 June shutdown

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IEC opens criminal case against officer who allegedly registered voters in absentia

South Africa

3 months ago

Dumisani Khumalo and General Madondo file complaint against IDAC after arrest threat

South Africa

3 months ago

Ngizwe Mchunu reiterates call for undocumented foreigners to leave ahead of shutdown

South Africa

3 months ago

Estranged wife denied access to husband’s R3.5m estate as girlfriend gets 15% share

South Africa

3 months ago

Leon Schreiber discusses Malawian repatriation efforts

South Africa

3 months ago

SA Government to spend R600 million on shutdown security

South Africa

3 months ago

Police Minister Cachalia warns R600 million redirected from safety for anti-immigrant protests. Authorities prepared to address potential violence and uphold law.

South Africa Responds to Potential PEPFAR funding cuts, eyes health self-reliance

South Africa

3 months ago

South Africa faces cuts to PEPFAR funding for HIV programmes. Government asserts readiness for self-reliance as Lenacapavir injection rollout aims for 2028.

Bankrupt Emfuleni municipality wants SA homeowners to pay them for solar

South Africa

3 months ago

Freedom Front Plus criticises Emfuleni's solar power levy ahead of elections, citing unfair fees and financial mismanagement amidst R694 million overtime spending.

Number of displaced Malawians in Pietermaritzburg dramatically increases after murder of Malawian

South Africa

3 months ago

Mob violence in Pietermaritzburg has displaced Malawian nationals. Urgent calls for new facilities and international support for repatriation efforts are underway.

Dereleen James visits 14 year-old Cape Flats teen who survived head gunshot

South Africa

3 months ago

Dereleen James urges urgent plans to combat gang violence in Hanover Park, highlighting youth-led solutions and the need for sustainable safety amid gun incidents.

South African government to meet to discuss 30 June shutdown

South Africa

3 months ago

Firoz Cachalia and Angie Motshekga coordinate security for the 30 June national shutdown as protests over illegal immigration loom across South Africa.

Mmamoloko Kubayi weighs in after buses full of Malawians found in Newlands

South Africa

3 months ago

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi addresses viral video of undocumented nationals in Johannesburg, confirming action against unlawful bus operations for repatriation.

Tensions rise in Newlands as residents threaten action over undocumented foreign nationals' arrival

South Africa

3 months ago

Newlands residents demand removal of undocumented foreign nationals at a local business, raising health concerns amid rising immigration tensions in Johannesburg.

King Mswatii III hands controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo diplomatic passport

Africa

3 months ago

King Mswati III grants Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo a diplomatic passport, enhancing regional ties and raising concerns over potential corruption.

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