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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ActionSA MP Dereleen James fawns over Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Facebook post

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ActionSA MP Dereleen James praised General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during his appearance before Parliament, as South Africans unite to recognise his exemplary service.

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South African courts uphold SAPS victory over businessman Calvin Mathibeli, allowing compliance checks at his security firm amid ongoing legal troubles.

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Cyril Ramaphosa expressed displeasure over suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team without consultation.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he would dismiss the entire SAPS vetting unit

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KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi called the SAPS Vetting Unit dirty while testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament.

ANC's Nomvula Mokonyana accuses Brent Bozell III of being illegal in SA

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The ANC criticises US Ambassador Brent Bozell III for alleged diplomatic protocol breaches, igniting debate on South Africa's international relations.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi exposes relationship between Cat Matlala and prison head

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KwaZulu-Natal's General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi revealed that Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala enjoyed undue freedom in prison, sparking controversy and allegations of corruption.

President Cyril Ramaphosa reacts after successful Mankweng Hospital conjoined twins operation

South Africa

6 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds Mankweng Hospital's team for successfully separating conjoined twins in a seven-hour operation led by Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo.

Robert Marawa resurrects Patrice Motsepe’s old comments praising Donald Trump

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6 months ago

Sports presenter Robert Marawa roasts Patrice Motsepe amid CAF's AFCON decision, revisiting Motsepe's past Trump comments and sparking social media debate.

Helen Zille says illegal immigrants must be arrested and deported

Politics

6 months ago

Helen Zille, DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate, advocates a tough stance on illegal immigration, prompting debate among South Africans ahead of local elections.

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