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 the Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk and a 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.

4069 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Cyril Ramaphosa promises implementation of Madlanga Commission report amid public skepticism

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Civil society calls for Cape Flats gang violence to be declared a national disaster

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EFF President Julius Malema opens up about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi possibly returning, SA stunned

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Katiso Molefe's court case postponed as he remains out on bail

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Brian Molefe steps down as MK Party Member of Parliament to focus on Treasurer-General role

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US Politician slams South African government for expelling Israel's Ariel Seidman

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Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau welcomes AGOA extension

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16 days ago

Minister Parks Tau praises Trump's one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, amid mixed reactions from South Africans regarding AGOA’s future.

Madlanga Commission: More details emerge surrounding Musa Khawula's arrest

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16 days ago

Witness F reveals the truth behind Musa Khawula's arrest during the Madlanga Commission inquiry, exposing power abuses in South Africa's criminal justice system.

Good Samaritan rescues futsal coach after Durban robbery in broad daylight

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16 days ago

A futsal coach in Durban faced a terrifying robbery but was saved by a brave citizen. South Africans react to rising crime and police absence in the CBD.

John Steenhuisen hangs up his boots as DA leader, confirms he will not run for 3rd term

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16 days ago

DA president John Steenhuisen confirms he won't run for a third term, reflecting on achievements and warning of the EFF-MK coalition's potential violence.

Department of Correctional Services faces scrutiny over systemic failures

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16 days ago

Operational failures at Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility led to prisoner escapes and violent incidents, revealing systemic issues in the correctional system.

RAF pleads with Parliament over broken funding model, SA reacts

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16 days ago

The Road Accident Fund appeals to Parliament for funding reform amid mounting liabilities. SA weighs in on solutions as SCOPA investigates maladministration issues.

Economic Freedom Fighters roasted for congratulating Tyla on 2nd Grammy Award

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17 days ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters faced backlash for congratulating Tyla on her Grammy win, sparking jokes and criticism over their social media post and name usage.

Mpumalanga man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing 2 year-old niece

South Africa

17 days ago

A Mpumalanga man allegedly murdered his two-year-old niece in a brutal attack at Phola Park, shocking South Africans and igniting calls for justice.

DA president John Steenhuisen to quit as party president

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17 days ago

John Steenhuisen, president of the Democratic Alliance, is set to resign as the party prepares for internal elections, amidst internal party pressure.

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