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

5259 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Cyril Ramaphosa and Firoz Cachalia to address the nation following Fannie Masemola court appearance

Politics

5 months ago

Eastern Cape South African Police Service officers ambushed and 1 killed

South Africa

5 months ago

SAWS issues warning for severe floods across South Africa

South Africa

5 months ago

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body was forcefully repatriated

Africa

5 months ago

Emmarentia road rage: Family of man who shot motorist speaks up, defends him

South Africa

5 months ago

Union calls for National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's suspension after court appearance

South Africa

5 months ago

Madlanga Commission: How Katiso "KT" Molefe recruited a senior SAPS member

South Africa

5 months ago

Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu's testimony reveals his connections with Katiso Molefe amid allegations of police corruption at the Madlanga Commission.

Emmarentia road rage: Experts call on South Africans to stop sharing video of incident

South Africa

5 months ago

Media expert criticises sharing road rage incident videos in Johannesburg, highlighting harm to child witnesses. Childline raises concerns over emotional impact.

Fannie Nkosi denied bail as he returns to court following his arrest

South Africa

5 months ago

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi remains in custody as his bail application is dismissed by the Pretoria court, revealing serious allegations amid ongoing investigations.

Mourners gather to remember Emmarentia victim as alleged killer walks free

South Africa

5 months ago

Friends and family mourned Faisal ul Rehman at Wespark Cemetery after his tragic death in a road rage incident in Emmarentia, sparking community outrage and sorrow.

Family has unanswered questions after woman and infant die in Ekurhuleni blaze

South Africa

5 months ago

Family demands answers after Moipone Ramasedi and her infant daughter die in a house fire in Ekurhuleni, raising questions about the boyfriend's actions.

Inside Siyabonga Nkosi's luxurious homes seized by the Special Investigating Unit

South Africa

5 months ago

The Special Investigating Unit seized homes and luxury vehicles worth over R76 million linked to corruption in Eskom, highlighting extravagant misuse of state funds.

Johannesburg SAPS launches manhunt for suspect who shot and killed informal trader

South Africa

5 months ago

The South African Police are investigating the murder of a Johannesburg informal trader after her death was captured on CCTV, sparking outrage and calls for justice.

Road rage incident: State drops case against Emmarentia suspect

South Africa

5 months ago

A Johannesburg road rage incident led to a shooting and court appearance. Suspect claims self-defence; opinions among South Africans vary on his argument.

National Commissioner Fannie Masemola breaks silence after court appearance

South Africa

5 months ago

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola defends his innocence after court charges linked to an irregularly awarded tender, sparking public debate.

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