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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Dean Macpherson criticises illegal occupation of a dilapidated police station in Carletonville, vowing action against involved officials amidst community concerns.

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Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the IPID report on Phala Phala theft during his visit to Kusile Power Station, emphasising the need for proper investigation processes.

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Tension escalates as EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo criticises Newzroom Afrika’s defence amid debates on the party's media relations in South Africa.

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A robbery at a Gqeberha coffee shop sparked nationwide debate on crime in South Africa, as a viral video showed suspects targeting laptops amid growing concerns.

Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

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South Africa reacted to the government’s plan to decriminalise sex work, with a bill in progress following extensive consultations with the sex work community.

1 Patient dead as ambulance collides with light motor vehicle in the Free State

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A hospital patient tragically died in a Free State ambulance accident, leaving over 12 injured and prompting heartbreak among South Africans over reckless driving.

Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile denies links to attempted murder-accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala amidst public scrutiny and testimonies at the Madlanga Commission.

Iranian Ambassador says Islamic laws do not permit possessing a nuclear weapon

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Iranian Ambassador Shakib Mehr defends his country's nuclear stance amid US military actions. South Africans react with mixed responses to his assertions.

2 Vryburg high school learners killed on N12 on first day back at school

South Africa

4 months ago

Two high school learners died in a tragic accident on the N14 in Vryburg while on their way to school. A case has been opened as the community mourns their loss.

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