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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L. Brent Bozell III, the new US Ambassador to South Africa, presents credentials amid mixed reactions and diplomatic tensions regarding race relations.

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The SIU exposes corruption in the Department of Home Affairs, revealing fraudulent residency permits obtained by Tim Omotoso and Shepherd Bushiri.

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Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party following her removal as Chief Whip. Netizens react to the unexpected announcement.

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CBS’s 60 Minutes segment scrutinised white genocide claims against Afrikaner farmers, sparking heated debate among South Africans over farm murder allegations.

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South African Police continue to investigate Robert Mugabe's son, Bellarmine, after his arrest for allegedly shooting a gardener in Hyde Park amid mounting tensions.

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Trump reacts with disgust as the US Supreme Court blocks his tariffs imposed on over 100 countries, claiming he has a backup plan despite the ruling.

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Imran Butt writes letter to Madlanga Commission of Inquiry requesting to testify

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Imran Butt's lawyers seek his appearance before the Madlanga Commission to address allegations made by suspended Deputy Commissioner Sibiya. Public scepticism grows.

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Trapped for days in the Ekapa Minerals Mine, five miners are presumed dead following a mudslide. Minister Gwede Mantashe arrives as rescue efforts unfold.

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