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Lebogang Mashego
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Freelance Head of Current Affairs Desk, Briefly News
Johannesburg
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Biography
Lebogang Mashego joined the Briefly News team in 2021 and runs the Current Affairs desk. She has over five years of experience in the journalism field. Lebogang has a passion for telling impactful stories that can change lives. She believes journalism is an integral institution that can hold the government accountable and expose social ills. She holds a BA degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies. She is now a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.
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Content
By Lebogang Mashego| Briefly News Verified Gauteng Premier Panyanza Lesufi has proposed a solution to the rising issue of cash-in-transit heistsLesufi believes that the best way to curtail the robberies is by becoming a cashless societyMany South Africans are unenthused about the idea and say a cashless society is not the solutionJOHANNESBURG - Gauteng premier Panyanza Lesufi has offered a solution to cash-in-transit heists following a recent spate of robberies.
By Lebogang Mashego| Briefly News Verified A pastor was killed during a robbery at a church in Newlands, KwaZulu-Natal, prompting a manhunt for the suspectsPastor Dwayne Gordon was a guest preacher when six men stormed the Eagle Christian Center, injuring two people and fatally shooting the pastorSouth Africans are praying for a change in leadership in South Africa because of how rampant lawlessness isNEWLANDS - The KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt after a pastor was killed during a robbery at a church.
By Lebogang Mashego| Briefly News Verified Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng expresses a strong belief that he will become South Africa's presidentThe controversial retired stated that he would become the country's number one citizen miraculously and wouldn't have to contestSouth Africans were surprised by Mogoeng's remarks and stated that it sounded like he might be planning a coupJOHANNESBURG - Former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng is adamant that he has been called to be South Africa's next president someday.
Company Info
Briefly News
Briefly News is a prominent digital media and news platform in South Africa, established in 2014. It is part of the Legit media network, which includes subsidiaries in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The company is dedicated to socially responsible journalism and is a member of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Media Compact. The platform provides a wide range of content, including current affairs, entertainment, and human interest stories, with a focus on women empowerment. Briefly News also offers advertising solutions, such as desktop and mobile banners, social media branded posts, and custom projects. Additionally, it hosts events like the Entertainment Awards to celebrate South African talent and provides training through a copywriting course. With a significant audience reach, Briefly News ranks among South Africa's largest news websites and is recognized for its engaging content. The company has received accolades, including the African Excellence Award for "Best News & Entertainment Platform" for two consecutive years. Its mission is to enhance public awareness and create impactful news that resonates with South Africans.
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Founded: 2014