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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Ngizwe Mchunu ramps up criticism of Julius Malema at anti-Igbo King march

Politics

6 months ago

Bellarmine Mugabe to accept guilty plea and be deported

South Africa

6 months ago

High Court dismisses Zuma and Mbeki's bid to recuse Justice Khampepe

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6 months ago

Netizens question Gayton McKenzie's new information about Joslin Smith disappearance

Politics

6 months ago

AD Hoc Committee: BBLs, Paul O'Sullivan walking out and 2 other unforgettable moments

Politics

6 months ago

Economic Freedom Fighters to contest selected wards for 2026 Local Government Elections

Politics

6 months ago

Ekurhuleni primary school learner dies after wall falls on him during break

Education

6 months ago

Gauteng education officials investigate a primary school learner's death in Ekurhuleni after a wall collapse, raising concerns over building compliance and safety.

Magasela Mzobe resigns as MK Party Head of Presidency

Politics

6 months ago

Magasela Mzobe resigns as head of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party amid tensions, focusing on his football team. South Africans react with humour to the news.

South Africans terrified of weapons-grade enriched uranium in a secret location

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans react to Dr. Kelvin Kemm's revelation of a weapons-grade uranium stockpile, fearing US military targeting amid concerns over national security risks.

International relations expert says Cyril Ramaphosa's G7 exclusion is not a good sign

Politics

6 months ago

An international relatons expert said that the exclusion of President Cyril Ramaphosa from the G7 Summit due to pressure from Donald Trump was not good.

EFF clarifies suggestions that former member Mbuyiseni Ndlozi could run as Joburg's mayor

Politics

6 months ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini denied that Mbuyiseni Ndlozi would return to the party and run as Joburg's mayoral candidate.

Plettenberg Bay couple found murdered on farm, South Africans horrified

South Africa

6 months ago

Elderly couple murdered on their Plettenberg Bay farm sparks outrage in South Africa, reigniting debate on farm safety and justice. Suspect arrested.

Over 800 dead NSFAS students are still receiving bursaries

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans are outraged after the Auditor General revealed NSFAS continues to pay over 800 deceased students, highlighting serious irregularities.

CCTV company can have footage of slain lawyer Chinette Gallichan's killers

South Africa

6 months ago

CCTV company Vumacam may have vital footage in the investigation of lawyer Chinette Gallichan's murder, shocking South Africa and urging police action.

Ships en route to South Africa pass the Strait of Hormuz without incident

Politics

6 months ago

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe told Parliament that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, ensuring uninterrupted oil supplies to South Africa.

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