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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Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

Politics

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Department of Correctional Services raids Saint Albans Correctional Centre

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4 months ago

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

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4 months ago

Brent Bozell says the US has a problem with South Africa's BBBEE policy

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4 months ago

Freedom Front Plus grills Mama Joy after World Cup ticket drama

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4 months ago

L Brent Bozell III responds to question about white genocide

Politics

4 months ago

EFF president Julius Malema compared to Kanye West after UK bans him from entry

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4 months ago

A netizen's comparison of Julius Malema to Ye, following their UK entry bans, ignited debate online, reflecting wider political tensions in South Africa.

Iran and United States reach ceasefire deal, netizens celebrate

4 months ago

Iran and the US agree to a two-week ceasefire after intense negotiations. The international community responds positively amid varied netizen reactions.

Gayton McKenzie calls for clubs to nominate top fan for World Cup trip

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4 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie's proposal for top football fans to win a World Cup trip sparks debate in South Africa, highlighting mixed reactions.

More details emerge of items found in Sergeant Fannie Nkosi's house

South Africa

4 months ago

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi faces multiple charges after a police raid revealed firearms and cash. South Africans react on social media to his arrest and allegations.

Cyril Ramaphosa to receive Brent Bozell III's credentials

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4 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa to receive US Ambassador Brent Bozell III, amidst controversy over his remarks on local policies and the Kill the Boer song.

Dereleen James concerned about rise in smash-and-grab crimes after fatal incident

South Africa

4 months ago

ActionSA MP Dereleen James critiques public responses to violent crime, highlighting the growing despair in communities and the urgent need for policing reform.

Former EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi posts message about Nkululeko Dunga

South Africa

4 months ago

Former EFF MP Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi praises Nkululeko Dunga's appointment as Gauteng Finance MEC, amid varied reactions from South Africans and political parties.

SAPS officer arrested for defrauding police's Protection Security Services for millions of rand

South Africa

4 months ago

A senior SAPS officer was arrested for allegedly defrauding the police force by manipulating its financial system. He faces court on 7 April 2026.

SANCO calls for removal of Panyaza Lesufi after cabinet reshuffle

Politics

4 months ago

SANCO condemns Gauteng Premier Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle, criticising EFF's Dunga appointment. Key leaders express concerns over political integrity.

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