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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Western Cape government suspends primary school teacher for humiliating learner

Education

6 months ago

African National Congress distances itself from Bernice Swarts donating bread in Gauteng

Politics

6 months ago

Brent Bozell III backtracks on his "Kill the Boer" stance

Politics

6 months ago

US Ambassador Brent Bozell slams SA government for Iran stance

Politics

6 months ago

White South Africans in US plan to return amid Trumps white genocide allegation

South Africa

6 months ago

Iranian Embassy emphasises historical friendship with South African government

Politics

6 months ago

Donald Trump expresses disappointment in election of Iran's new Supreme Leader

6 months ago

Donald Trump expresses discontent with Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, sparking South Africans' theories on his motivations.

Video of ANC members preparing to dish out "loaves for votes" causes outrage

Politics

6 months ago

ANC campaigners faced backlash after a viral video showed them using loaves of bread to sway voters, prompting criticism from netizens regarding their tactics.

IEC Announces Voter Registration Weekend Dates, South Africans Excited

Politics

6 months ago

The IEC announced voter registration dates for the 2026/2027 Local Government Elections, sparking excitement among South Africans eager for political change.

Ormonde building owner repeat offender, allegedly encroached on another's property

South Africa

6 months ago

Owner of the collapsed Ormonde building, New Order Investment 90 (PTY) Ltd, faces scrutiny as a repeat offender with a history of legal violations and encroachments.

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Cape Town activates heatwave plan amid record temperatures expected this week

South Africa

6 months ago

Cape Town prepares for an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. The City outlines safety measures and extended pool hours for residents this week.

Limpopo SAPS arrests more suspects linked to alleged insurance killer Rachel Kutumela

South Africa

6 months ago

More suspects linked to insurance killer Rachel Shokane-Kutumela have been arrested. This developing case involves multiple murders for insurance payouts.

Mpumalanga SAPS applauds community for helping apprehend man accused of raping, killing 7 year-old

South Africa

6 months ago

The South African Police Service commended community efforts in the arrest of a suspect charged with the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a little girl in Mpumalanga.

Remains of one of 5 miners trapped in Ekapa Mine retrieved

South Africa

6 months ago

Tragedy at Ekapa Mine: One miner recovered after being trapped 1,000 metres underground following a mudslide. Gwede Mantashe raised concerns over others’ fate.

BMA cracks down on corrupt officials as 50 dismissed for illegal immigration offences

South Africa

6 months ago

The BMA dismisses over 50 employees for corruption amid ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration and enhance border security in South Africa.

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