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

5260 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Cyril Ramaphosa's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Puting sparks a conversation online

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South Africa's military strength ranked 40th in the world and 4th in Africa

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7 months ago

Ad Hoc Committee: Paul O'Sullivan says there were 10 attempts on his life

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South African woman opens up about surviving Epstein Island

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EFF's Sinawo Thambo says SAPS was not present at Xolani Khumalo raid

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7 months ago

North West SAPS officer shot and killed in tavern brawl over spilled beer

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7 months ago

A South African Police officer was killed over a spilled beer at a tavern in Christiana. Two suspects arrested as authorities condemn violence against police.

City of JohaCity of Johannesburg MMC distances JMPD from Xolani Khumalo drug operation

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7 months ago

Tensions rise as Johannesburg MMC Dr Mgcini Tshwaku denies JMPD’s involvement in a shooting linked to ActionSA councillor Xolani Khumalo, sparking public outrage.

Challenges of Johannesburg's hijacked buildings: Mayor Morero faces social backlash

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7 months ago

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's comments on hijacked buildings spark outrage as he highlights criminal syndicates behind the city's growing crisis in the CBD.

SAWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Parts of South Africa As High Temperatures Persist

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7 months ago

South Africa braces for severe rainfall and thunderstorms after a heatwave, as the SA Weather Service issues Yellow Level warnings across multiple provinces.

Aiports Company South Africa denies Cat Matlala's plan for R70 million OR Tambo airport terminal

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7 months ago

ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu denies allegations linking Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala to a private terminal at OR Tambo Airport amid ongoing scrutiny over his criminal connections.

Cape Town woman fatally attacked by her own pit bulls, South Africans incensed

South Africa

7 months ago

A Cape Town woman, mauled by her pit bulls, died from her injuries, prompting JustAdvocacy to demand stricter regulations on pit bull ownership in South Africa.

PA president Gayton McKenzie defends pro-ICE statements, gets roasted

Politics

8 months ago

Gayton McKenzie, PA president, stands by his pro-ICE statements amid scrutiny, clarifying he speaks as PA leader, not a government minister on immigration.

uMkhonto weSizwe: Zuma's new task team faces scrutiny as elections approach

Politics

8 months ago

Jacob Zuma establishes a Presidential Task Team within uMkhonto weSizwe to prepare for the local government elections, facing criticism over Duduzane's inclusion.

SAWS explains reasons behind excessive heat affecting parts of SA

South Africa

8 months ago

Parts of South Africa, especially KwaZulu-Natal, face rising temperatures following a heatwave. Authorities urge hydration as residents share their heat experiences.

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