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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Government moves a step closer towards decriminalising sex work in South Africa

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1 Patient dead as ambulance collides with light motor vehicle in the Free State

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Paul Mashatile maintains he has never met Cat Matlala

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5 months ago

Iranian Ambassador says Islamic laws do not permit possessing a nuclear weapon

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2 Vryburg high school learners killed on N12 on first day back at school

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Dereleen James and SAPS rescue children from a drug den in Mitchell’s Plain, exposing unsanitary conditions

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Dereleen James, ActionSA's new Western Cape Chairperson, exposed an unsanitary drug den with undocumented children, sparking public outrage against negligence.

Department of Correctional Services raids Saint Albans Correctional Centre

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Department of Correctional Services conducts a surprise raid at St Albans Correctional Centre amid gang control and contraband smuggling allegations against warders.

EFF welcomes Constitutional Court's date for giving Phala Phala report ruling

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The EFF welcomes the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Phala Phala saga, as supporters chant for justice outside the courthouse in Johannesburg.

Brent Bozell says the US has a problem with South Africa's BBBEE policy

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6 months ago

US Ambassador Brent Bozell III criticises South Africa's BBBEE policy, sparking backlash from locals. He stresses the need for respect for private property.

Freedom Front Plus grills Mama Joy after World Cup ticket drama

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6 months ago

Corné Mulder criticises superfan Mama Joy for her remarks on Minister McKenzie’s sponsorship policy, as public support for Mulder grows amidst the controversy.

L Brent Bozell III responds to question about white genocide

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6 months ago

US Ambassador Brent Bozell addresses white genocide allegations and presents credentials to President Ramaphosa, who emphasises diplomatic discretion and equality.

EFF president Julius Malema compared to Kanye West after UK bans him from entry

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6 months ago

A netizen's comparison of Julius Malema to Ye, following their UK entry bans, ignited debate online, reflecting wider political tensions in South Africa.

Iran and United States reach ceasefire deal, netizens celebrate

6 months ago

Iran and the US agree to a two-week ceasefire after intense negotiations. The international community responds positively amid varied netizen reactions.

Gayton McKenzie calls for clubs to nominate top fan for World Cup trip

Politics

6 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie's proposal for top football fans to win a World Cup trip sparks debate in South Africa, highlighting mixed reactions.

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