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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Nomvula Mokonyane's daughter ordered to return R14 million COVID tender

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Ngizwe Mchunu hits back at Penny Penny, calls him sensitive

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Another group of Afrikaners allegedly arrive in USA as refugees

South Africa

6 months ago

Iran dismisses Donald Trump's allegations that Tehran agreed to ceasefire

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6 months ago

SA government looking to ease food inflation as prices increases

South Africa

6 months ago

Body of missing woman found in freezer in Upington, Northern Cape

South Africa

6 months ago

5 killed in vehicle crash in Limpopo before Easter Weekend

South Africa

6 months ago

A horrific accident in Limpopo claims at least five lives as a bakkie and a smaller vehicle collide. Emergency services on scene; death toll could rise.

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

Money

6 months ago

South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh's sale of Jetro has elevated his net worth beyond Johann Rupert's, marking a significant milestone in his business legacy.

Economic Freedom Fighters call for arrest following Eastern Cape violent protests

Politics

6 months ago

The EFF demands justice after violence erupted in KuGompo against the Nigerian king's installation, asserting the act violates South African kingship laws.

Calvin Mathibeli suffers legal setback after losing case against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

South Africa

6 months ago

Calvin Mathibeli loses court case against KZN top cop General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as High Court dismisses his appeal on defamation claims with costs.

National Taxi Alliance to announce drastic fee increase as petrol price increase to his SA pockets

South Africa

6 months ago

The National Taxi Alliance warns commuters of potential R6 fare increases as petrol prices soar due to Middle East conflicts, raising concerns for South Africans.

Nigerian embassy responds to protestors: “Nigeria loves SA”

Politics

6 months ago

Nigerians in South Africa express love for the nation amid tensions over protests. The Nigerian Embassy highlights a deep cultural appreciation for South Africa.

Gayton McKenzie links Cape Flats gun violence to South African Police Service

Politics

6 months ago

Gayton McKenzie alleges police involvement in Western Cape gun violence as evidence surfaces. South Africans criticise his claims amid ongoing crime concerns.

Jermain Prim's family alleges he was tortured and starved

South Africa

6 months ago

Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre prisoner Jermaine Prim's family alleged that he was tortured and starved. He was recently interviewed on eNCA.

Looters target Eastern Cape butchery during anti-Nigerian King march

South Africa

6 months ago

Chaos erupted in KuGompo, Eastern Cape, as protesters looted a butchery amid opposition to the installation of a Nigerian King. This is a developing story.

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