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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Thoko Didiza denies protecting Brown Mogotsi after Malema slams her decision to block subpoena

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8 months ago

China signs landmark trading duty-free deal with South Africa

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8 months ago

Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly running KwaZulu-Natal sweatshop with tourist visas

South Africa

8 months ago

Kenny Kunene criticises Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's leadership skills

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8 months ago

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Cyril Ramaphosa promises implementation of Madlanga Commission report amid public skepticism

Politics

8 months ago

Civil society calls for Cape Flats gang violence to be declared a national disaster

South Africa

8 months ago

EFF President Julius Malema opens up about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi possibly returning, SA stunned

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8 months ago

Julius Malema praises former EFF member Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi during a recent interview, sparking social media reactions about his surprise remarks and party dynamics.

Katiso Molefe's court case postponed as he remains out on bail

South Africa

8 months ago

Katiso "KT" Molefe appeared in court over charges for the murders of DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart. His trial is postponed while he remains on bail.

Brian Molefe steps down as MK Party Member of Parliament to focus on Treasurer-General role

Politics

8 months ago

Brian Molefe resigns as uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP to focus on his role as Treasurer-General, amid public amusement at the party's leadership instability.

US Politician slams South African government for expelling Israel's Ariel Seidman

Politics

8 months ago

US official Tommy Pigott criticises South Africa's expulsion of Israeli diplomat Ariel Seidman, igniting debate over diplomatic relations and hypocrisy.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau welcomes AGOA extension

Politics

8 months ago

Minister Parks Tau praises Trump's one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, amid mixed reactions from South Africans regarding AGOA’s future.

Madlanga Commission: More details emerge surrounding Musa Khawula's arrest

South Africa

8 months ago

Witness F reveals the truth behind Musa Khawula's arrest during the Madlanga Commission inquiry, exposing power abuses in South Africa's criminal justice system.

Good Samaritan rescues futsal coach after Durban robbery in broad daylight

South Africa

8 months ago

A futsal coach in Durban faced a terrifying robbery but was saved by a brave citizen. South Africans react to rising crime and police absence in the CBD.

John Steenhuisen hangs up his boots as DA leader, confirms he will not run for 3rd term

Politics

8 months ago

DA president John Steenhuisen confirms he won't run for a third term, reflecting on achievements and warning of the EFF-MK coalition's potential violence.

Department of Correctional Services faces scrutiny over systemic failures

South Africa

8 months ago

Operational failures at Pollsmoor Remand Detention Facility led to prisoner escapes and violent incidents, revealing systemic issues in the correctional system.

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