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

5255 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Dada Morero's infrastructure failures in the spotlight ahead of State of the City Address

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Consumer price inflation increases to 4%, the highest in 20 years

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North West SAPS launch manhunt after community activist murdered

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3 kidnapping suspects killed in shootout with police after high-speed Mariannhill chase

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Firoz Cachalia unveils R127 billion police budget to boost crime intelligence

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4 months ago

Eskom to cut power to Johannesburg and City Power over R5.2 billion debt

South Africa

4 months ago

Gayton McKenzie says Patriotic Alliance will not vote against Cyril Ramaphosa in impeachment

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Gayton McKenzie asserts the Patriotic Alliance's support for Cyril Ramaphosa amid impeachment proceedings, highlighting constitutional respect and unity.

Government extends Social Relief of Distress Fund to 2027

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Minister Sindiswa Chikunga announces over R36 billion allocated for the SRD grant, extended until March 2027, amidst key budget allocations for social development.

Ngizwe Mchunu tells court he has evidence Julius Malema is protecting illegal immigrants

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4 months ago

Ngizwe Mchunu alleges Julius Malema protects illegal immigrants. The Pretoria Court case unveils claims of political intimidation and illegal immigration agendas.

Foreign nationals flee to Durban police station and ask SAPS for protection

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4 months ago

Foreign nationals in Durban camp at police station amid anti-illegal immigration marches, facing threats and loss of income, with a looming eviction deadline.

Mmusi Maimane questions Cyril Ramaphosa after controversial video with Zimbabwean businessman

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4 months ago

Mmusi Maimane challenges President Ramaphosa on his controversial ties with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo amid rising concerns over illegal immigration.

South Africans slam 2 women arrested for allegedly raping Tembisa man

South Africa

4 months ago

Two women in Tembisa arrested for allegedly raping a man. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, highlighting male victims of sexual assault.

Mixed reactions as anti immigration activist Phakel’umthakathi called out for alleged scamming

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africans debate allegations against anti-illegal immigration activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba, as accusations of scamming surface amidst recent controversies.

Trump administration targets increased refugee admissions for Afrikaners

4 months ago

Trump administration proposes increased refugee admissions for Afrikaners, citing safety risks in South Africa amid claims of persecution and genocide allegations.

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu "fearless" as Vuzimusi "Cat" Matlala turns state witness

Politics

4 months ago

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu remains unfazed as businessman Vusimuzi Matlala seeks a deal with IDAC amid corruption allegations involving police tenders.

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