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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Calvin Mathibeli suffers legal setback after losing case against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

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National Taxi Alliance to announce drastic fee increase as petrol price increase to his SA pockets

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Gayton McKenzie links Cape Flats gun violence to South African Police Service

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Gayton McKenzie alleges police involvement in Western Cape gun violence as evidence surfaces. South Africans criticise his claims amid ongoing crime concerns.

Jermain Prim's family alleges he was tortured and starved

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4 months ago

Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre prisoner Jermaine Prim's family alleged that he was tortured and starved. He was recently interviewed on eNCA.

Looters target Eastern Cape butchery during anti-Nigerian King march

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Chaos erupted in KuGompo, Eastern Cape, as protesters looted a butchery amid opposition to the installation of a Nigerian King. This is a developing story.

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Maskandi musician Ngizwe Mchunu criticises Julius Malema, declaring him unwelcome in KwaZulu-Natal amid heated social media reactions regarding his statements.

Bellarmine Mugabe to accept guilty plea and be deported

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4 months ago

Bellarmine Mugabe faces possible deportation after his arrest for attempted murder in Johannesburg. Legal negotiations may lead to a plea deal to avoid jail time.

High Court dismisses Zuma and Mbeki's bid to recuse Justice Khampepe

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4 months ago

The South Gauteng High Court rejects Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki’s bid to remove Judge Sisi Khampepe from the TRC inquiry amid ongoing allegations.

Netizens question Gayton McKenzie's new information about Joslin Smith disappearance

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4 months ago

South Africans question Minister Gayton McKenzie’s insight into Joslin Smith's disappearance, sparking calls for investigation amid renewed police search efforts.

AD Hoc Committee: BBLs, Paul O'Sullivan walking out and 2 other unforgettable moments

Politics

4 months ago

The Ad Hoc Committee's probe into justice system corruption features dramatic witness outbursts, emotional moments, and memorable confrontations.

Economic Freedom Fighters to contest selected wards for 2026 Local Government Elections

Politics

4 months ago

The EFF will not contest all wards in the local elections. Deputy President Gardee explains voter registration and membership issues affecting campaign strategy.

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