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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Naledi Chirwa defends Julius Malema after links to Feroz Khan surface

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Ngizwe Mchunu defends himself, insists he apologised sincerely to Julius Malema

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3 months ago

Feroz Khan reportedly drafted questions that former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sent to Bheki Cele

South Africa

3 months ago

SA government to invoice African embassies for deporting illegal foreign nationals

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3 months ago

South African Police Service officer caught on camera soliciting bribe

South Africa

3 months ago

SAPS suspends 4 more officers linked to Medicare24 tender

South Africa

3 months ago

Julius Malema files additional papers against Ngizwe Mchunu after arrest warrant issued

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3 months ago

Julius Malema seeks six-month imprisonment for Ngizwe Mchunu for defying court orders. Contempt proceedings detailed in Gauteng High Court application.

Afrikaans-only settlement Kleinfontein owes municipality R22 million

South Africa

3 months ago

Kleinfontein owes Tshwane over R20 million in rates and taxes. Residents seek formal township recognition amidst financial concerns and irregular land operations.

Ronald Lamola slams Ghanaian minister's remarks about immigration in South Africa

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3 months ago

South Africa disputes Ghana's claims on repatriated citizens, with Minister Lamola addressing misinformation on documentation and xenophobic violence.

Rapist sentenced to 105 years in prison for raping and killing multiple women

South Africa

3 months ago

Simphiwe Mkhwanazi, 22, sentenced to life plus 105 years for raping and killing four women, linked through DNA analysis in a series of violent crimes.

SAPS launches investigation into SUV incident in Crocodile River after recovery of 2 victims

South Africa

3 months ago

Search operation resumes for a potential third victim after two bodies recovered from a submerged SUV in the Crocodile River, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

ActionSA, Democratic Alliance mixed reaction to Ramaphosa migration address

Politics

3 months ago

DA and ActionSA clash over Ramaphosa's immigration address, revealing deep ideological divides. While the DA supports the speech, ActionSA criticises it.

Malawians depart from South Africa following anti-illegal immigration protests

South Africa

3 months ago

International transit corridor returns displaced individuals to Malawi. Governments begin repatriation efforts; special reception plans implemented in Blantyre.

Key members elected to Ramaphosa's Impeachment Committee, high stakes ahead

Politics

4 months ago

The Impeachment Committee's formation signals a pivotal moment in the Phala Phala scandal, scrutinising Cyril Ramaphosa’s actions amid growing political tensions.

Gift of the Givers calls for flood-displaced victims to be provided with housing

South Africa

4 months ago

Gift of the Givers urges relocation for flood victims in Gqeberha as extreme weather alerts are issued. Structural rehousing strategies are essential.

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