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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Joburg EMS condemns video of kids smoking a fire extinguisher

South Africa

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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtabai Khamenei not interested in peace

Asia

6 months ago

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to remain KZN top cop: Fannie Masemola

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran

South Africa

6 months ago

Western Cape SAPS confirms fatal shooting of taxi boss and his wife in Cape Town

South Africa

6 months ago

Witness testifies about how Musa Khawula dodged arrest

South Africa

6 months ago

Suspect shot dead after Ntuzuma Police Station hostage situation

South Africa

6 months ago

A tense hostage situation at Ntuzuma Police Station resulted in the death of a suspect who overpowered officers, raising concerns about police training and safety.

Donald Trump "questions" why the United States is in Iran

6 months ago

Donald Trump questions US involvement in Iran following the Strait of Hormuz crisis, as fluctuating oil prices threaten global economies amid NATO's response.

Cat Matlala's wife opens case of cyberbullying against Tebogo Thobejane

South Africa

6 months ago

Tsakane Matlala has filed a case against Tebogo Thobejane, alleging online harassment and intimidation amid claims of cartel ties linked to her husband.

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Criminal expert calls for establishment of unit specalising on taxi violence

South Africa

6 months ago

Expert Dr Tinyiku Ngoveni urges a specialised police unit to combat taxi violence, citing recent murders linked to increasing illegal firearm prevalence.

1 suspect hands himself over in Rachel Kutumela insurance-killing case

South Africa

6 months ago

A man linked to the insurance killing scheme involving former officer Rachel Shokana-Kutumela has been detained in Polokwane, sparking further investigations.

Former Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is excited to be ANC deputy chief whip

Politics

6 months ago

Dr Nobuhle Nkabane reenters Parliament as Deputy Chief Whip, amid corruption allegations and public debate, following her controversial dismissal in 2025.

Eskom chairperson admits to service delivery quality challenges

South Africa

6 months ago

Eskom Chairperson Mteto Nyathi admits the power utility struggles with service delivery issues, urging patience as challenges remain despite halting loadshedding.

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Expert slams SAPS as 3 shot and killed outside Delft Taxi rank in Cape Town

South Africa

6 months ago

Three people shot dead at a Delft taxi rank in the Western Cape prompt SAPS murder investigations, amid rising taxi violence concerns and expert criticism.

Westbury community leader slammed for criticising SANDF deployment in Gauteng

South Africa

6 months ago

Community leader Jefferson Johnson criticises SANDF deployment in Westbury, Johannesburg, sparking debate on crime-fighting strategies amidst public scrutiny.

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