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

5258 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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

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Tanzanian High Commission refutes claims of xenophobia in South Africa

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Johannesburg informal traders open up after closing businesses for anti-illegal immigration march

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Gauteng Premier discusses illegal immigration after Johannesburg march

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5 months ago

NPA says that Madlanga Commission task team to make more arrests

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Western Cape man crashes down cliff and walks out of the wreckage, SA shook

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Department of Social Development defends Minister Sisisi Tolashe amid SUV row

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Department of Social Development defends Minister Sisisi Tolashe amid allegations of luxury SUV gifts and salary diversion concerns raised by media reports.

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela discusses NSFAS woes after chair resignation

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Gauteng's Minister Buti Manamela questions NSFAS board's legality amid resignations. Despite challenges, the financial aid scheme operates without disruption.

Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says Madlanga recommendations will be implemented

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Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane assures Parliament of SAPS's commitment to Madlanga Commission recommendations amid budget presentation.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba clashes with officials over hospital delays

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Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba threatened to fire officials over delays in the renal dialysis unit at Letaba Hospital, accusing them of sabotage.

Anti-immigration marcher accuses illegal immigrants of having sense of entitlement

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Residents in Johannesburg rally against illegal immigration, alleging entitlement among undocumented migrants and calling for government intervention.

Clayson Monyela warns SA about human trafficking, says SAPS probing Inno Morolong's post

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5 months ago

DIRCO's Clayson Monyela warns South Africans about human trafficking after influencer Inno Morolong's controversial post seeking women for overseas nightclub work.

Zambian government and Edgar Lungu's family to appear in court after remains removed from mortuary

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Family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu challenges government over funeral arrangements at Pretoria High Court, igniting public debate and concern.

Family of woman killed in Kagiso Lerutla accident calls for him to be given prison time

South Africa

5 months ago

Family demands jail time for Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla after the death of Sandra Maimala in a 2021 accident, highlighting ongoing justice concerns.

Zimbabwe Embassy issues warning to nationals living in South Africa after anti-immigration march

South Africa

5 months ago

Zimbabwe Embassy in South Africa warns citizens to remain vigilant after anti-immigration march in Pretoria, highlighting safety risks for nationals.

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