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

5257 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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National Coloured Congress secures court order to view Fadiel Adams' arrest warrant

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Kenyan High Commission in South Africa issues advisory following anti-illegal immigration protests

South Africa

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Fadiel Adams sends General Dumisani Khumalo cryptic message as he was arrested

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5 months ago

Madlanga Commission hears how South African ports are exploited for international drug trade

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Fadiel Adams defends himself after SAPS issues warrant of arrest

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Nigeria foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu confirms number of citizens who want to leave SA

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5 months ago

Nigerian government seeks answers after two citizens killed in South Africa; 130 Nigerians to be repatriated amid rising tensions from anti-immigration protests.

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South Africa faces severe weather alerts for May, with Orange Level 6 warnings in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape due to heavy rain and potential flooding hazards.

Cruise passenger opens up after 3 passengers killed by hantavirus

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Passengers aboard the MV Hondius express fear and uncertainty after a hantavirus outbreak leads to multiple deaths, highlighting the urgent need for safety.

Home Affairs admits that the number of undocumented foreign nationals is unknown

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5 months ago

Njabulo Nzuza highlights challenges in tracking undocumented foreign nationals amid rising tensions from anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa.

MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after meeting with Afriforum

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5 months ago

MK Party clarifies its ideology remains unchanged after Jacob Zuma meets with Afriforum, focusing on majority governance and economic benefits for black people.

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela places NSFAS under administration

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5 months ago

Buti Manamela places NSFAS under administration amid ongoing management challenges, appointing Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator to improve governance.

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Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi becomes the first black advocate appointed to the Constitutional Court. His expertise is celebrated across South Africa.

Marikana massacre: Julius Malema warns Cyril Ramaphosa, promises justice

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5 months ago

Julius Malema asserts that President Cyril Ramaphosa must answer for the Marikana massacre, vowing to uphold the miners' memory and fight for workers' rights.

Minister of Women and Youth Sindiswe Chikunga calls for protection of female journalists

South Africa

5 months ago

Minister Chikunga emphasises protection for female journalists, declaring them vital to democracy as harassment and threats to their safety rise in South Africa.

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