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

5264 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

Author's articles

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

South Africa

9 months ago

9 killed in horrific Eastern Cape head-on collision involving taxi

South Africa

9 months ago

South Africans roast Afrikaner 'refugee' who wants to return to South Africa

South Africa

9 months ago

Alleged ex-girlfriend of phone snatcher accuses him of faking his nationality

South Africa

9 months ago

SAPS opens case after video of children drinking alcohol goes viral

South Africa

9 months ago

Johannesburg MMC calls for community education after Soweto building collapse

South Africa

9 months ago

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga heartbroken after 2 SANDF soldiers drown

Politics

9 months ago

Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga visits Komatipoort after two SANDF members drowned in floods, expressing heartache and condolences to their families.

SAPS warns of syndicates using beautiful women to target men

South Africa

9 months ago

SAPS warns of a crime syndicate targeting men and women at entertainment venues during festive seasons, highlighting safety tips to avoid falling victim.

Cape Town communities plead with gangs over concerns for violence during the festive season

South Africa

9 months ago

Cape Town communities plead with gangs to end violence amid rising deaths, affecting women and children, as police increase efforts in the Western Cape.

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala transferred to correctional facility in KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

9 months ago

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, accused of attempted murder, has been moved to eBongweni Correctional Facility. South Africans speculate on a possible escape plan.

Kallie Kriel condemns murder of AFASA chairperson, calls for farm murder probe

South Africa

9 months ago

Kallie Kriel condemns the murder of AFASA's Mbongeni Sikhakhane, sparking debate on farm murders and rural safety following his death in Pietermaritzburg.

Afrikaner detained in USA for applying for asylum on tourist visa

9 months ago

An Afrikaner detained in the US for violating immigration laws sparks debate among South Africans, highlighting contrasting views on his incarceration.

Dada Morero says Doornkop building which collapsed was illegal

South Africa

9 months ago

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero condemns the illegal construction of a Doornkop house that collapsed, killing three. Community outrage grows over safety concerns.