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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Nigerian government working to repatriate citizens who want to leave South Africa

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SA mourns as identity of SAPS officer killed in KZN revealed

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Premier Phophi Ramathuba calls for stern action against illegal immigration

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Iran threatens to launch attacks on US operations if Washington strikes Iran

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Iran warns of retaliatory strikes against US positions following military threats, reaffirming control over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising global concerns.

Ethiopian man warning others to leave South Africa causes debate

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Ethiopian nationals in South Africa urged to leave amid anti-illegal immigration protests. Tensions rise after five Ethiopians linked to organised crime killed.

China ships 24 tonnes of apples from South Africa, netizens excited

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5 months ago

China's 0% tariff on imports from Africa is praised after South Africa received 24 tonnes of apples, strengthening trade ties amid positive public sentiment.

Home Affairs Minister suspends 2 senior officials for AI hallucations in immigration policy document

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Senior officials suspended after AI hallucinations in immigration policy. 102 out of 148 references in the Revised White Paper are unverifiable, prompting backlash.

Western Cape court rules that Cape Town's fixed tariff rate is unlawful

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5 months ago

Western Cape High Court declares City of Cape Town's tariffs unlawful, siding with Afriforum and SAPOA in a significant ruling affecting local residents.

Former Zimbabwean president Edgar Lungu's remains to be taken to Avbob

Africa

5 months ago

The Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family have settled on his remains' resting place at an AVBOB mortuary, following a high-profile court battle.

2 killed in Soweto shack fire, EMS warns residents to be cautious

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5 months ago

Residents of Johannesburg are warned to exercise caution following a fatal shack fire in Soweto. The cause is under investigation amid severe weather warnings.

Political parties react as Cyril Ramaphosa sets Local Government Elections date for 4 November

Politics

5 months ago

The DA and EFF respond to Ramaphosa's local election announcement for 4 November, expressing readiness and highlighting citizen engagement in democratic processes.

MK Party hands over homes to members of the public, South Africans react

Politics

5 months ago

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party celebrated a community milestone by handing over new homes to families in Benoni, Ekurhuleni, amid public praise and support.

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