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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KZN MEC Siboniso Duma condemns attacks on e-hailing drivers

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MPs slam officials who fail to report statutory rape

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4 months ago

SAWS issues multiple weather warnings as temperatures continue to drop

South Africa

4 months ago

NPA lifts suspension of Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni case

South Africa

4 months ago

Western Cape provincial government slams attacks on illegal immigrants

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4 months ago

City of Johannesburg 'too broke' to fight hijacked buildings

South Africa

4 months ago

US government to impose fresh tariffs on countries including South Africa

4 months ago

US hits 60 nations, including SA, with new forced labor trade taxes. Meanwhile, President Ramaphosa welcomes Donald Trump's one-year AGOA trade deal extension.

Mmusi Maimane calls for Wicknell Chivayo's arrest after allegedly posting picture in Sandton

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4 months ago

Mmusi Maimane calls for the immediate arrest of Wicknell Chivayo in South Africa, linking the Zimbabwean businessman to corruption and President Ramaphosa.

US government remains resolute in trade conditions

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4 months ago

The US stands firm on trade rules for SA, demanding BEE exemptions and foreign policy neutrality despite political pushback from Pretoria over asset security.

KwaZulu-Natal artists demand end to factionalism before supporting ANC's election campaign

Politics

4 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal artists demand an end to ANC political favouritism before supporting election campaigns, highlighting concerns over inclusion and factionalism.

Malawi to commence repatriating citizens from South Africa

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4 months ago

The Malawian government initiates a voluntary evacuation for citizens in South Africa amid unrest, following Ghana's repatriation and ongoing diplomatic talks.

17 year-old sentenced to 25 years for rape and murder of 71 year-old farm dweller

South Africa

4 months ago

A teenager receives a 25-year prison sentence for the rape and murder of 79-year-old Valerie Enziar, highlighting the vulnerabilities of elderly rural residents.

Western Cape MEC responds to complaints on municipal property management in Stellenbosch

South Africa

4 months ago

MEC Anton Bredell orders assessments into Stellenbosch property leasing complaints, highlighting governance and compliance concerns amid political controversy.

NPA plans to re-enrol corruption case against former JOSHCO CEO Themba Mathibe

South Africa

4 months ago

NPA plans to re-enrol corruption case against former JOSHCO CEO Themba Mathibe after cash discovery. Investigations continue following court's ruling.

Liam Jacobs opens up about defecting back to the DA from the PA

Politics

4 months ago

Former MP Liam Jacobs returns to the DA, criticising the PA's lack of democracy and accountability, while apologising for his previous departure.

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