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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EFF welcomes tax relief but slams Enoch Godongwana's budget speech

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Minister Gwede Mantashe accuses Lesotho Prime minister of meeting illegal miners

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Economic Freedom Fighters issues Enoch Godongwana warning ahead of Budget Speech

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Dr. Kenneth Creamer discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on South African exports

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National Consumer Commission to launch probe into sanitary pad suppliers, SA demands recalls

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7 months ago

Ad Hoc Committee: Brown Mogotsi denies receiving money from Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala

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South Africans roast L. Brent Bozell III's message after presenting his credentials

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Brent Bozell III, the new US Ambassador to South Africa, expresses excitement for collaboration while facing humorous roasts and survival tips from South Africans.

SAPS reacts to video of police officers allegedly accepting money in Johannesburg

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7 months ago

The SAPS is investigating corruption claims against police in Johannesburg after a viral video showed officers allegedly accepting cash from undocumented immigrants.

Ad Hoc Committee: Brown Mogotsi says Mkhwanazi's suspects denied fair trial

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7 months ago

Brown Mogotsi criticises General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over fatal shootouts in KZN. Discover his allegations and insights into police brutality and justice issues.

ActionSA, EFF condemn Panyaza Lesufi's State of the Province Address

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7 months ago

Political parties, including the EFF and ActionSA, condemn Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's SOPA for empty promises amidst governance and service delivery issues.

Cash-in-Transit heist suspects killed in shootout with South African Police Service

South Africa

7 months ago

SAPS engaged in a shootout with cash-in-transit heist suspects in KZN after tracking them down post-robbery. South Africans warn criminals of police resilience.

Department of Home Affairs to take action against officials implicated in SIU report

South Africa

7 months ago

Leon Schreiber responds to the SIU's corruption report, revealing gross maladministration in the Department of Home Affairs and actions against implicated officials.

L. Brent Bozell III presents credentials to South African government, SA roasts him

Politics

7 months ago

L. Brent Bozell III, the new US Ambassador to South Africa, presents credentials amid mixed reactions and diplomatic tensions regarding race relations.

SIU reveals that Tim Omotoso and Shepherd Bushiri had fraudulent visas and permits

South Africa

7 months ago

The SIU exposes corruption in the Department of Home Affairs, revealing fraudulent residency permits obtained by Tim Omotoso and Shepherd Bushiri.

Pakistani national Imran Butt accuses General Shadrack Sibiya of threatening him

South Africa

7 months ago

Imran Butt claims threats from suspended Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, as tensions rise ahead of his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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