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 the Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk and a 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.

3486 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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City Power reveals 99% of vending prepaid meters in Johannesburg upgraded

South Africa

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Family reeling after Diepkloof child dies allegedly after eating snacks bought from a spaza shop

South Africa

9 months ago

South African Government declares food-borne deaths a national disaster

South Africa

9 months ago

Democratic Alliance Durban councillor in hot water for alleged racist comments

South Africa

9 months ago

DA in Johannesburg calls for Joburg Water Board to be dissolved amid water crisis

Politics

9 months ago

MK Party targeting key KZN municipalities in 2026 Local Government Elections

Politics

9 months ago

Mpumalanga doctor shot dead outside Gym, SAPS investigating

South Africa

9 months ago

A female doctor in her mid-30s was shot and killed outside a gym in Mbombela in Mpumalanga on 20 November 2024. South Africans suspected foul play.

SIU welcomes the removal of National Lotteries Commission officials for corruption

South Africa

9 months ago

The National Lotteries Commission dismissed two of its senior officials after an investigation by the SIU found them guilty of financial misconduct.

Gauteng Department of Education says schools must obtain certificate of acceptability to sell food

South Africa

9 months ago

The Gauteng Department of Education has announced that vendors, tuck-shops and informal traders must obtain certificates of acceptability to sell at schools.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announces that Lily Mine operations to resume

Politics

9 months ago

The Minister of Minerals and Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced that operations at the Lily Mine in Mpumalanga will resume after eight years of non-operation.

SARS confirms that R35 billion withdrawn from 2-pot retirement system

South Africa

9 months ago

The South African Revenue Services revealed that R35 billion has been withdrawn from the two-pot retirement system and over one million applications were approved.

Soshanguve couple found guilty of killing woman's ex-boyfriend for insurance

South Africa

9 months ago

A couple from Soshanguve in Gauteng was found guilty of killing the woman's ex-boyfriend and claiming money for insurance. South Africans rejoiced.

Western Cape child shot dead on their way to school, South Africans devastated

South Africa

9 months ago

The South African Police Service are investigating a shooting incident that led to the death of a 14-year-old high school learner in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Abathembu King Dalindyebo's 6th wife Nolubabalo Mcinga resigns as EFF NCOP member

Politics

9 months ago

Nolubabalo Mcinga, the wife of the Abathembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, resigned as an National Council Of Provinces member of the Economic Freedom Fighters.

Errol Musk opens up about impregnating stepdaughter, SA stunned

South Africa

9 months ago

Errol Musk, the father of the world's wealthiest billionaire Elon Musk, revealed on Podcast and Chill that he has two children with his ex-wife's daughter.

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