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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4 of the 19 South Africans trapped in Donbas, Ukraine arrive in the country

Europe

7 months ago

Zimbabwe gives South African businesses 3 years to sell their shares to locals, SA reacts

Africa

7 months ago

Reshuffle flop: Opposition parties snub Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s committee changes

Politics

7 months ago

Eastern Cape has the highest unemployment rate in South Africa, netizens disappointed

Economy

7 months ago

ActionSA pours cold water over Xolani Khumalo's MMC appointment

Politics

7 months ago

Eastern Cape COGTA dismisses King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo "removing" chiefs including Mandla Mandela

Politics

7 months ago

Rifles and assault weapons stolen after KZN K9 offices in Ulundi broken into

South Africa

7 months ago

Thugs broke into the SAPS K9 Unit in Ulundi, stealing firearms and equipment, raising suspicions of an inside job amid disbelief from South Africans.

uMkhonto weSizwe Party launches mobile game, netizens make jokes

Politics

7 months ago

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party stuns South Africa by launching the MK Krush mobile game, a match-3 puzzle featuring Jacob Zuma and vibrant MK themes.

Landslide traps mineworkers underground in Kimberly, workers unaccounted for

South Africa

7 months ago

Emergency services are at the Ekapa Mining Joint Shaft, Kimberley, where 5-8 miners are trapped underground after a mudslide. Rescue efforts are underway.

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JMPD arrests drunk taxi driver operating an overloaded vehicle in TikTok video, SA unimpressed

South Africa

7 months ago

JMPD arrests a taxi driver for drunk driving, caught on video drinking while at the wheel. South Africans applaud the action amid growing concerns over road safety.

Grade 5 Tembisa learner dies after goal post falls on him, South Africans horrified

Education

7 months ago

Tragedy at Reagile Primary School in Thembisa as a learner dies after a goalpost falls during playtime. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane expresses condolences.

4th Atteridgeville e-hailing driver murder suspect hands himself over

South Africa

7 months ago

A fourth suspect in the murder of Tshwane e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat has surrendered. Three others are charged, as South Africans react to the shocking crime.

Dr Malusi Gigaba hits back after EFF MP Carl Niehaus demands his removal as committee co-chair

Politics

7 months ago

Dr. Malusi Gigaba defends against EFF’s Carl Niehaus, addressing corruption charges linked to Transnet tenders, amidst calls for his resignation in Parliament.

SAPS officer promoted after timeously intercepting robbery off-duty, SA applauds

South Africa

7 months ago

Warrant Officer TM Mnisi from SAPS was promoted to Captain after bravely preventing a robbery in Orange Farm, earning praise from South Africans for his courage.

SA unimpressed with Senzo Mchunu's Chief of Staff Cedrick Nkabinde's singing

South Africa

7 months ago

South Africans roasted Cedric Nkabinde for his viral gospel video with his kids, labelling his singing as 'corrupt' amid controversy surrounding Senzo Mchunu.

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