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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Thug holds on to dear life after truck hijacking goes wrong

South Africa

6 months ago

SAWS warns of week-long heatwave for parts of South Africa

South Africa

6 months ago

Arrive Alive CEO discusses accident prevention after 6 killed in head-on collision in Eastern Cape

South Africa

6 months ago

2 bodies found as car with 8 passengers swept away in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

7 months ago

SAPS establishes 2 specialised units to fight crime in Gauteng, SA reacts

South Africa

7 months ago

SAWS warns of flood-level rainfall across South Africa

South Africa

7 months ago

Patrice Motsepe once again denies running for ANC Presidency

Politics

7 months ago

CAF president Patrice Motsepe denies running for ANC presidency amid campaign speculations. He clarifies his lack of interest despite a dedicated website launch.

KwaMashu scholar transport driver hands himself in after fatal accident

South Africa

7 months ago

Scholar transport driver involved in KwaMashu accident turns himself in after one child died and 14 were injured, as police continue investigation.

SAPS confirms 9 taxis set alight at Nyanga Taxi Rank in Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

7 months ago

A fire at Nyanga Taxi Rank in Cape Town destroyed nine taxis. The cause remains unknown, though no injuries were reported. Updates on this developing story.

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Funzi Ngobeni calls for transparency in Gautrain governance amid new ownership

Politics

7 months ago

ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni stresses the need for accountability and transparency as Gauteng takes full ownership of the Gautrain to ensure efficient transport.

Judge slams Former ANC MP Vincent Smith who was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment

Politics

7 months ago

Former ANC MP Vincent Smith sentenced to seven years for corruption. Judge condemns actions as SA reacts positively to the ruling upholding the rule of law.

NPA confirms that Vanderbijlpark accident murder accused Ayanda Dludla remains behind bars

South Africa

7 months ago

Ayanda Dludla, remanded in custody for the deaths of 14 learners in Vanderbijlpark, faces serious charges as South Africans express little sympathy.

National Consumer Commission recalls over 25,000 Polo Vivos

South Africa

7 months ago

Over 25,000 VW Polo Vivo vehicles recalled by the NCC due to manufacturing faults. Owners advised to visit dealerships for inspection to ensure safety standards.

Taxi driver on the run after causing deadly scholar transport accident

South Africa

7 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma urges a taxi driver involved in a fatal scholar transport accident to surrender, as calls for accountability mount from netizens.

Taxi driver shot and killed in Evaton, South Aficans shaken

South Africa

7 months ago

South Africans express concern over taxi-related violence after a driver was shot dead on the Golden Highway. SAPS investigates the murder amid rising tensions.

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