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 joined Briefly News in 2023 and is a Current Affairs writer. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za

3421 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

Author's articles

President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed for saying migration is not a threat

President Cyril Ramaphosa slammed for saying migration is not a threat

Politics

24 days ago

Johannesburg police officer kills girlfriend, her brother, and himself, South Africans horrified

Johannesburg police officer kills girlfriend, her brother, and himself, South Africans horrified

South Africa

24 days ago

South Africans laugh as Julius Malema invites General Mkhwanazi to join the EFF

South Africans laugh as Julius Malema invites General Mkhwanazi to join the EFF

Politics

24 days ago

Zimbabwe politicians debate covering medical costs of Zimbabweans in South Africa

Zimbabwe politicians debate covering medical costs of Zimbabweans in South Africa

South Africa

25 days ago

Democratic Alliance welcomes Kenny Kunene's resignation after suspension

Democratic Alliance welcomes Kenny Kunene's resignation after suspension

Politics

25 days ago

Dada Morero says City of Johannesburg cannot investigate Kenny Kunene

Dada Morero says City of Johannesburg cannot investigate Kenny Kunene

Politics

25 days ago

Gayton McKenzie reacts to Kenny Kunene's resignation as MMC of Transport and Johannesburg councillor

Gayton McKenzie reacts to Kenny Kunene's resignation as MMC of Transport and Johannesburg councillor

Politics

25 days ago

The Patriotic Alliance's deputy president Kenny Kunene resigned from his position as the Johannesburg MMC for Transport and a Patriotic Alliance councillor.

Economic Freedom Fighters Celebrates 12 years in Cape Town, South Africans reacts

Economic Freedom Fighters Celebrates 12 years in Cape Town, South Africans reacts

Politics

25 days ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters are celebrating its 12th anniversary in Khayelitsha in the Cape Flats, Cape Town on 26 July. South Africans shared their views.

Dr Malusi Gigaba secures PhD: former minister hopes it inspires South African youth

Dr Malusi Gigaba secures PhD: former minister hopes it inspires South African youth

Politics

26 days ago

Dr Malusi Gigaba, former Minister of Public Enterprises and Home Affairs, has earned a PhD in Public Management and Governance from the University of Johannesburg.

Western Cape police arrest 2 suspects in connection with Khayelitsha child's murder

Western Cape police arrest 2 suspects in connection with Khayelitsha child's murder

South Africa

28 days ago

The South African Police Service arrested a man and a woman at the house of a little girl who was killed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. South Africans were hurt.

Bloemfontein woman convicted of culpable homicide after her pitbull kills a child

Bloemfontein woman convicted of culpable homicide after her pitbull kills a child

South Africa

28 days ago

The Bloemfontein Magistrates Court was found guilty after her pit bull mauled a little boy to death in 2022. South Africans were happy that she was convicted.

Tiffany Meek's lawyer grills investigating officer in cross examination during bail hearing

Tiffany Meek's lawyer grills investigating officer in cross examination during bail hearing

South Africa

28 days ago

Tiffany Meek appeared before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court for her bail hearing after she was arrested and charged with killing her son, Jayden-Lee.

FlySafair defends salary offer as it meets with CCMA after pilots on strike demand 10.5% increase

FlySafair defends salary offer as it meets with CCMA after pilots on strike demand 10.5% increase

South Africa

28 days ago

FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, spoke to Briefly News about its pilots' salary demands and FlySafair's counter-offer as the strike continues.

StatsSA reveals that Consumer Price inflation increases as food prices increase

StatsSA reveals that Consumer Price inflation increases as food prices increase

Economy

29 days ago

Statistics South Africa published its latest Consumer Price Inflation report, which showed that food and beverage inflation increased compared to the previous year.

Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie suspends Kenny Kunene from his position

Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie suspends Kenny Kunene from his position

Politics

29 days ago

Patriotic Alliance President Gayton McKenzie suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene from party duties and his role as Johannesburg's Transport MMC for one month.

Tebogo Mokwena