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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Johannesburg MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku denies that Alexandra pimp held him hostage

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Gautrain to continue operating under Public-Private Partnership model: Gauteng Government

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Experts assure consumers that sanitary pads safe to use after UFS report published

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DIRCO working to identify South Africans stuck in Middle East

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Cape Town car owner chases suspects who try to hijack him in viral video

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COPE Founder Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota dies at age 77

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Us-Iran Conflict: Drone strikes United States Consulate in Dubai

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7 months ago

A missile hit the US Consulate in Dubai amid escalating Middle East tensions, with no injuries reported as personnel were evacuated. Iran's assault continues.

Newly-appointed Johannesburg Deputy Mayor defends her position, residents laugh

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7 months ago

Loyiso Masuku, Johannesburg's new Deputy Mayor, defends her role amid criticism and questions about budget priorities, office costs, and future plans for the city.

USA says it cannot assist its citizens evacuate Israel as conflict with Iran continues

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7 months ago

The US urges citizens to leave the Middle East amid escalating conflict with Iran and Israel, facing backlash for failing to facilitate evacuations.

Democratic Alliance launches billboard mocking Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi

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7 months ago

The DA faced backlash after unveiling a billboard mocking Panyaza Lesufi over Gauteng's water crisis, prompting social media users to criticise it.

Julius Malema threatens legal action against Musa Khawula over divorce allegations

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7 months ago

Julius Malema and wife Mantwa Matlala threaten legal action against Musa Khawula over cheating claims, as support for Malema grows among South Africans.

Johannesburg building collapse: Death toll rises as investigations continue

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7 months ago

Tragic building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, claims eight lives. Investigation reveals planning irregularities as President Ramaphosa calls for accountability.

6 Confirmed dead After Johannesburg building collapses

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7 months ago

Emergency services respond to a building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, trapping over 12 people. Witnesses recount the chaos as rescue operations begin.

3 National Health Department officials arrested for corruption in Tshwane released on bail

South Africa

7 months ago

Three senior officials from the National Department of Health were released on bail after being arrested for corruption, as South Africa reacts to the ongoing case.

Afrikaner shares video as bombs drop in Dubai, South Africans worried

Asia

7 months ago

A South African near Dubai pleads for prayers as bombs hit Ras Al Khaimah amid US-Iran tensions, sparking political outrage and deep concerns from netizens.

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