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

5265 articles published since 14 Jun 2023

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Economic Freedom Fighters slam United States President Donald Trump

Politics

9 months ago

USA carries out air strikes in Nigeria at Islamic State targets

9 months ago

714 children were born on Christmas across South Africa, South Africans react

South Africa

9 months ago

Limpopo Christmas Day accident kills 2 and injures 7 after bus overturns

South Africa

9 months ago

Mpumalanga DJ shot and killed for switching music off on Christmas Eve

South Africa

9 months ago

Anglican archbishop concerned about gambling in South Africa, SA roasts him

South Africa

9 months ago

Over 95 people killed in car accidents in Mpumalanga during festive season

South Africa

9 months ago

Nearly 100 fatalities on Mpumalanga roads this festive season prompt government action, issuing 20,000 fines amidst alarming accident causes revealed in a report.

City of Johannesburg closes down illegal chicken farm in hijacked building

South Africa

9 months ago

Johannesburg's raid on hijacked buildings revealed an illegal chicken farm, sparking outrage over health violations. MMC Tshwaku highlights public safety risks.

Grootvlei prison raid: drugs, cellphones and sharp objects confiscated

South Africa

9 months ago

A surprise raid at Grootvlei Correctional Centre revealed contraband, including drugs and cellphones, sparking outrage over alleged officer complicity in smuggling.

City of Johannesburg to inspect dilapidated buildings for hijackers

South Africa

9 months ago

The City of Johannesburg plans raids on dilapidated buildings linked to hijacked properties, exposing crime concerns following DJ Warras' murder.

SAPS seize AK47 rifles, explosives and ammunition during an operation in Mpumalanga

South Africa

9 months ago

SAPS arrested eight suspects in Mpumalanga, seizing firearms and preventing a planned robbery, raising concerns about gun prevalence in South Africa.

Bekkersdal tavern death toll rises after victim dies in hospital

South Africa

9 months ago

A 10th victim has died following the Bekkersdal tavern shooting on 21 December 2025, with nine others still hospitalised as SAPS hunt for suspects.

SAWS issues warnings as thundershowers to bring heavy rainfall in 3 provinces

South Africa

9 months ago

Heavy rainfall continues across South Africa, with SAWS warning of floods due to La Niña. Expect thunderstorms and higher temperatures leading up to Christmas.

SAPS arrests suspect for Saulsville shooting which killed 12

South Africa

9 months ago

The South African Police Service arrested one suspect in connection to the mass shooting at the Saulsville Hostel in Attridgeville, Tshwane on 6 December 2025.

Gauteng High Court rejects Eskom and NERSA's tariff hike

South Africa

9 months ago

The High Court in Pretoria ruled against Eskom and NERSA's R54 billion tariff hike, emphasising public consultation and transparency in energy cost adjustments.

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