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

4906 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Presidency reacts as Western Cape High Court halts Ramaphosa Phala Phala impeachment proceedings

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Suliman Carrim admits Western Cape mall visit while claiming medical inability to testify

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Home Affairs arrests employers hiring undocumented workers in Tshwane factory raids

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ANC expels eThekwini Ward 8 councillor Marco Mbambo for alleged DA spying

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15 days ago

IDAC head admits approving Dineo Mokwele arrest without checking her qualifications

South Africa

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Jacob Zuma takes direct control of MK Party finances, strips officials of signing powers

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Jacob Zuma revokes all financial signing authority from MK Party officials amid fund theft accusations, aiming to restore governance and address unpaid rent issues.

Western Cape High Court grants Cyril Ramaphosa interdict to halt Phala Phala impeachment hearings

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16 days ago

Western Cape High Court interdicts impeachment committee's inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm scandal, pending judicial review decision.

Netizens slam MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas over anti-xenophobia speech at migration seminar

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Mcebisi Jonas discusses anti-immigrant violence's impact on South Africa's economy at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation seminar, facing online backlash.

DA's secret R7.8 million Consulum contract with Dubai firm raises conflict of interest questions

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The DA paid R7.8 million to firm Consulum, raising concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest in South Africa's Government of National Unity.

Phala Phala interdict bid 'will fail', Says Vuyo Zungula Ahead of Court Date

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16 days ago

ATM's Vuyo Zungula claims President Ramaphosa's court bid to halt the Section 89 impeachment committee is likely to fail, questioning his motives amid delays.

Madlanga Commission rejects Suliman Carrim's bid for secret postponement hearing

South Africa

16 days ago

North West businessman Suliman Carrim's request to hold his postponement hearing in private was denied, prioritising public interest in the upcoming proceedings.

Cat Matlala trial day 4: Defence accuses eyewitness Bethwell Cele of lying to court

South Africa

16 days ago

Bethwell Cele faced rigorous cross-examination in the Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala attempted murder trial, casting doubt on his testimony amid new witness revelations.

UNISA cum laude graduate begs at traffic lights to feed 3 children after 18 months without work

South Africa

16 days ago

A 47-year-old UNISA cum laude graduate struggles for food for her children after 18 months of job searching, highlighting the challenges of graduate unemployment.

MK Party spinoff LLE claims 70 jobs created after Durban march against illegal foreign workers

South Africa

16 days ago

The Labour Laws Enforcement Siyofesa campaign has secured 70 local jobs in Durban, promoting accountability, while rallying for stricter labour law enforcement.

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