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

5262 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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DIRCO declares Israel's Chargé d'Affaires persona non grata

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8 months ago

SAPS condemns xenophobic incident involving Colonel Robert Netshiunda and Durban resident

South Africa

8 months ago

Joburg's R986,129 wall scandal: How a councillor's diligence uncovered the truth

South Africa

8 months ago

Madlanga Commission made finding against Senzo Mchunu: Presidency spokesperson

Politics

8 months ago

United Nations Secretary-General weighs in on South Africa's exclusion from G20 Summit

Politics

8 months ago

Fikile Mbalula calls on arrests to be made after Cyril Ramaphosa accepts Madlanga recommendations

Politics

8 months ago

Search for Limpopo residents swept away by heavy floods continues

South Africa

8 months ago

Residents in Limpopo continue to search for loved ones missing due to devastating floods, which have left many homeless, and appealed for government aid.

South Africans rally behind KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda after viral clip

South Africa

8 months ago

Support for Colonel Robert Netshiunda grows as South Africans defend him against xenophobic remarks made during a heated confrontation in Durban.

Arrested Afrikaner's wife speaks up, accuses ICE of spreading false information

Politics

8 months ago

Jacobus Lodevickus Janse van Rensburg's wife defends him against ICE's allegations of illegal immigration and severe charges, amidst viral scrutiny.

Madlanga Commission: Suspended EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi among officers to face criminal charges

South Africa

8 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the Madlanga Commission's report, naming officials, including EMPD Chief Mkhwanazi, to face charges of corruption and fraud.

Melania Trump's movie premier cancelled in South Africa

Politics

8 months ago

Melania Trump’s documentary premiere in South Africa has been cancelled amid backlash over political sensitivity and low ticket sales. Netizens express relief.

Russian Consul General in Cape Town slams publication after naval drill saga criticism

South Africa

8 months ago

The Russian Embassy in South Africa defends its naval exercises amid criticism from GroundUp and controversy over Iran's involvement. Netizens react passionately.

Madlanga Commission: General Senona admits to giving Cat Matlala advice about cancelled SAPS tender

South Africa

8 months ago

Lesetja Senona's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals his ties to suspected cartel boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, prompting skepticism from South Africans.

ICE arrests Afrikaner illegally in the United States, SA guffaws

8 months ago

South Africans reacted with humour after an Afrikaner was arrested by ICE in the US, sparking jokes about his deportation amid claims of genocide in South Africa.

Arrested JOSCHO CEO Themba Mathibe released on R50,000, SA not impressed

South Africa

8 months ago

Themba Mathibe, acting CEO of JOSCHO, was released on R50,000 bail amid corruption concerns. Investigations reveal possible procurement irregularities.

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