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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Nations fight back: Germany to meet with US after dropping SA from G20 Summit

Politics

9 months ago

Transnet signs deal with Durban Port owner to expand the main terminal

South Africa

9 months ago

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals matric papers leaked by government employee

South Africa

9 months ago

USA politician John Kennedy declares SA an enemy amid growing tensions

Politics

9 months ago

Department of Basic Education confirms breach during matric exam paper marking

Education

9 months ago

Tshwane property evicts Vusimisi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare24 for rent non-payment

South Africa

9 months ago

AfriForum represents family of Brakpan man who was tortured and killed allegedly by law enforcement

South Africa

9 months ago

The family of Emmanuel Mbense, who was tortured and killed allegedly by members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, demand answers for his death.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi warns of fake drugs flooding SA

South Africa

9 months ago

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, said that the government has spend R3 million in destroying counterfeit medication that is flooding the market.

Siboniso Duma rejects MK Party's motion of no confidence against Thami Ntuli

Politics

9 months ago

The African National Congress's KwaZulu-Natal co-convenor Siboniso Duma commented on the MK Party's motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli.

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele turned away at ANC National General Council

Politics

9 months ago

The African National Congress National Executive Committee member Bheki Cele was temporarily prevented from entering the National General Council.

EFF supports MK Party in motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli

Politics

9 months ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters in KwaZulu-Natal said it would support the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's motion of no confidence against Thami Ntuli.

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28 killed on Western Cape roads in first week of December

South Africa

9 months ago

The Western Cape's Mobility Department reported that 28 people were killed on the Western Cape's roads from 21 accidents in the first week of December 2025.

KwaZulu-Natal parents blame doctor for leaving glove on newborn's hand

South Africa

9 months ago

A couple from KwaZulu-Natal blame the Hlengisizwe Community Health Centre after a doctor allegedly tied a glove onto their infant's wrist, causing problems.

Northern Cape woman dies after nurses refuse to work overtime

South Africa

10 months ago

A Sutherland, Northern Cape woman died on 2 December 2025 after she experienced asthma complications and received no help from Sutherland Clinic.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms for provinces as the December festive season weather improves

South Africa

10 months ago

The South African Weather Service warned that parts of the country, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State, will experience rainfall and thunderstorms.

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