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

5263 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Government of National Unity Ministers spent R450 million on travelling costs: ActionSA

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BMA intercepts 33 children at Beitbridge border, 2 arrested

South Africa

8 months ago

Body of toddler found in Mpumalanga river, South Africans horrified

South Africa

8 months ago

Authorities rescue Limpopo residents trapped at Mutale River

South Africa

8 months ago

USA approves 3-year AGOA extension, expert discusses impact on South Africa

Politics

8 months ago

Victor Majola back in court: Bail hearing for DJ Warras’ murder set for January 2026

South Africa

8 months ago

ANC delegation led by Paul Mashatile prevented by Molemo family from erecting tombstone

Politics

8 months ago

Family of Ngaka Modiri Molema confront ANC leaders over unauthorised tombstone erecting, sparking national outrage and support for their cultural rights.

SAPS shuts down 21 illegally-operating taverns during Operation Shanela

South Africa

8 months ago

Gauteng's SAPS shut down 21 illegal taverns amid rising crime, earning public praise after mass shootings claimed over 15 lives. Major crackdown underway.

Farmers demand action as foot-and-mouth disease devastates cattle in South Africa

South Africa

8 months ago

Farmers in the North West have pleaded with the government to tackle the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that caused the death of cattle in the area.

MK Party appoints Brian Molefe as Treasurer-General, Colleen Makhubele removed as Chief Whip

Politics

8 months ago

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by Jacob Zuma, announces a leadership shakeup, replacing key positions, including the Treasurer-General and Chief Whip.

Matric exam leak: Basic Education Department defends use of private investigator

South Africa

8 months ago

The Department of Basic Education used a forensic investigator to probe the matric exam paper leak, uncovering serious breaches of exam integrity involving staff.

Family questions police response after 17-Year-Old disappears during river trip

South Africa

8 months ago

Thomas Junior Sithole, 17, vanished on the Vaal River, prompting family concerns over police response and inconsistencies in the outing's account.

Western Cape authorities contain wildfires destroy 100,000 hectares, leave thousands homeless

South Africa

8 months ago

Wildfires ravaged the Western Cape, leaving thousands homeless and 90,000 hectares burnt as firefighters battled major blazes. Probes into the causes continue.

Fikile Mbalula roasted for promoting ANC-themed book cover wrap

Politics

8 months ago

Fikile Mbalula faces backlash on social media after his school book cover post goes viral, with South Africans mocking his sense of humour and political messaging.

Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya announces sale of government cars: "Too expensive to maintain"

South Africa

8 months ago

Tshwane's Mayor Nasiphi Moya announces the sale of 800 vehicles, engaging with South Africans online while aiming to boost city revenue through second-hand sales.

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