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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Gqeberha woman opens up after son allegedly murdered by brother and father

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Former MK Party convenor Mary Phadi opens up about joining ActionSA

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Jacob Zuma slams ANC, accuses it of gatekeeping Solomon Mahlangu's legacy

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German tourist dies after collapsing at Nelson Mandela memorial site in KwaZulu-Natal

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Community members protest outside KwaDukuza Court ahead of Monswamy massacre suspects' appearance

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Community members in KwaDukuza demand no bail for Monswamy massacre suspects at court. Protests include political parties supporting victims' families.

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi granted R30,000 bail

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Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi released on bail after fraud charges. Co-accused Kagiso Lerutla also granted bail by court.

Siviwe Gwarube says National Treasury to investigate R1.6 billion textbook tender

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Siviwe Gwarube urges Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to investigate a R1.6 billion textbook tender awarded to Lighthouse Publishers amid corruption concerns.

King Mswati II bodyguard commits suicide at 40th coronation anniversary

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Bodyguard of King Mswati II allegedly commits suicide during the king's 40th anniversary, sparking reactions over low salaries amid royal celebrations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government working on restoring dispossessed land to families

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5 months ago

South Africans questioned President Ramaphosa’s Freedom Day claims on land reform, citing delays and past empty promises amid disputes over the Expropriation Bill.

29 year-old Limpopo male assaulted by community for allegedly raping elder

South Africa

5 months ago

Community vigilantes in Malamulele, Limpopo, assaulted a rape suspect after he attacked an 89-year-old woman. Police caution against mob justice in response.

Solly Malatsi withdraws faulty AI Draft Policy after hallucinations found

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5 months ago

Minister Solly Malatsi withdraws flawed AI policy due to inaccuracies and funded references, acknowledging the need for improved oversight in government practices.

Monswamy massacre: Thami Ntuli commends SAPS and community's work in apprehending suspects

Politics

5 months ago

Thami Ntuli commends police and community collaboration after three suspects arrested for the brutal murder of seven Monswamy family members in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mpumalanga baptism goes wrong after church members drown

South Africa

5 months ago

Three women tragically drowned during a baptism in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, as rising river water caused a horrifying incident. The police issued safety warnings.

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