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 joined Briefly News in 2023 and is a Current Affairs writer. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za

3054 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Mzwanele Manyi's appointment as MK Party's chief whip raises eyebrows

Mzwanele Manyi's appointment as MK Party's chief whip raises eyebrows

Politics

8 months ago

Department of Education in the Western Cape to shed 2 400 jobs, SA stunned

Department of Education in the Western Cape to shed 2 400 jobs, SA stunned

Education

8 months ago

Gayton McKenzie celebrates losing 300g, Mzansi happy for him

Gayton McKenzie celebrates losing 300g, Mzansi happy for him

Politics

8 months ago

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson reveals 338 government buildings hijacked

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson reveals 338 government buildings hijacked

South Africa

8 months ago

John Steenhuisen defends the appointment of right winger Roman Cabanac

John Steenhuisen defends the appointment of right winger Roman Cabanac

Politics

8 months ago

EFF calls for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to resign following VBS Mutual Bank implication

EFF calls for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to resign following VBS Mutual Ba...

Politics

8 months ago

"Snake" seemingly seen outside Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s house, South Africans wide-eyed

"Snake" seemingly seen outside Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s house, South Africans wide-eyed

Politics

8 months ago

A snake was seen moving toward former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's house on the day she handed herself in. South Africans have theories.

Fake SAPS officers kidnap pastor and his wife, SAPS rescues them

Fake SAPS officers kidnap pastor and his wife, SAPS rescues them

South Africa

8 months ago

Four men were arrested in Evaton and Sharpeville in Gauteng after kidnapping a pastor and his wife who were on their way to attend a conference in the Free State.

City of Cape Town the only City to receive clean audit: Auditor General

City of Cape Town the only City to receive clean audit: Auditor General

South Africa

8 months ago

The City of Cape Town is the only city that received a clean audit for the 2022-23 financial year period. South Africans praised the Democratic Alliance.

Inkatha Freedom Party and supporters wish Mangosuthu Buthelezi a happy heavenly birthday

Inkatha Freedom Party and supporters wish Mangosuthu Buthelezi a happy heavenly birthday

Politics

8 months ago

The founder and former president of the Inkatha Freedom Party Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi died one year ago on this day. The party paid tribute to him.

SAWS warns of colder weather conditions in Gauteng this week

SAWS warns of colder weather conditions in Gauteng this week

South Africa

8 months ago

The South African Weather Service warned Gauteng residents to expect colder weather conditions this week as a cold front proceeds through the southern parts of SA.

Thabo Mbeki slams Gayton McKenzie, accuses him of weaponising Afrophobia, McKenzie hits back

Thabo Mbeki slams Gayton McKenzie, accuses him of weaponising Afrophobia, McKenzie hits back

Politics

8 months ago

Former president Thabo Mbeki accused Gayton McKenzie of being a counter-revolutionary and weaponising Afrophobia. McKenzie replied to his criticism.

Human Settlements Minister Mamoloko Kubayi worried about rate of home loan application rejections

Human Settlements Minister Mamoloko Kubayi worried about rate of home loan application rejections

South Africa

8 months ago

The Minister of Human Settlements Mamoloko Kubayi is worried that more historically disadvantaged people's home loans were rejected in a five-year period.

SIU issues lawyers who submitted fraudulent claims 14-day deadline to withdraw them

SIU issues lawyers who submitted fraudulent claims 14-day deadline to withdraw them

South Africa

8 months ago

The Special Investigating Unit has given lawyers who submitted fraudulent claims to the Department of Health nationwide to the value of over R3 billion.

Dada Morero apologises for his JMPD suggestion, ANC welcomes his apology

Dada Morero apologises for his JMPD suggestion, ANC welcomes his apology

Politics

8 months ago

The mayor of the City of Johannesburg Dada Morero apologised for suggesting that the JMPD should employ foreign nationals to fight crime in the City.

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