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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KwaZulu-Natal matric boy drowned while waiting for results, SA devastated

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Operation Dudula to continue operations in schools, South Africa reacts

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Elon Musk’s recent picture with Donald Trump rekindles speculation of a friendship revival post-fallout over the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Farmers union calls for livestock protection after death of Mbongeni Sikhakhane

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NAFU-SA condemns the murder of farmer Mbongeni Sikhakhane in Pietermaritzburg, urging government action against rising rural crime threatening farmers' safety.

Members of the public urged to be cautious after Durban and Cape Town drownings

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Lifesaving SA warns to exercise caution at beaches after recent drownings. Challenges of lifeguard shortages highlighted by media director Dhaya Sewduth.

Couple found dead in Margate holiday house, SAPS investigating murder

South Africa

9 months ago

Tragedy in Margate: A couple found dead during their holiday sparks fears of violence in KwaZulu-Natal. Police investigate amidst rising concerns over safety.

SAPS arrests man for allegedly murdering girlfriend in the Free State

South Africa

9 months ago

A Senekal, Free State man faces murder charges after allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend, who died from injuries sustained during her week-long captivity.

KwaZulu-Natal family of 4 killed while celebrating New Year's Day

South Africa

9 months ago

Tragedy struck in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, as four family members were killed in a New Year's Day shooting. The motive is unknown, and South Africans reacted.

Cape Independence movement responds to Cyril Ramaphosa rejecting referendum

South Africa

9 months ago

The Cape Independence Advocacy Group responds to Ramaphosa's rejection of the Western Cape referendum, sparking intense debate among South Africans about secession.

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises South Africans in New Year message

Politics

9 months ago

South Africans dismiss Cyril Ramaphosa's New Year message, expressing discontent over socioeconomic issues and demanding leadership change amid resilience praise.

Colleagues fondly remember 20-year-old who perished with newlyweds in N3 Free State accident

South Africa

9 months ago

Tragic loss of aspiring restaurateur Ethan Lourens in a collision during the festive season. Loved ones recall his passion and dedication to the culinary arts.

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