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Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, University of Cape Town (2010), Independent Media cadet school (2011), BSc, University of KwaZulu Natal (2018), Finance course, Yale University (2024), Corporate Communications course, University of California (2025),PgDip Management, UCT (2025)

Experience: Independent Media (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023), Briefly News (2019-present)

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds 3 degrees from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN and short course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of experience in journalism, having worked in print, online, and broadcast media. She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1512 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

Economy

a day ago

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

Afrikaner refugees: Is it a brain drain or a bogus narrative?

South Africa

13 days ago

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

"Bridging the gap": New Accelerator Program aims to tackle women's health issues in South Africa

Technology

22 days ago

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

A Look At Duduzane Political Career: "Eyes, ears and legs" for Jacob Zuma

Politics

24 days ago

Wiandre Pretorius and the Shadow of Death Over the Madlanga Commission

Wiandre Pretorius and the Shadow of Death Over the Madlanga Commission

South Africa

25 days ago

From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event

From Wrecking Balls to Water Dunks: HONOR’s X9d Shines at the Unbreakable Event

Cars and Tech

26 days ago

Julius Malema’s Looming Sentence: A Ticking Bomb for the EFF and South Africa’s Fragile Unity?

Julius Malema’s Looming Sentence: A Ticking Bomb for the EFF and South Africa’s Fragile Unity?

Politics

a month ago

Julius Malema returns to East London on 23 January for his pre-sentencing hearing. The outcome could reshape the EFF's and South Africa's political landscape.

US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

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US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

US

2 months ago

US airstrikes in Venezuela raise questions on sovereignty and potential impacts on SA relations. Briefly News analyses geopolitical tensions and their implications.

KeDezemba Boss: A Practical Guide to Dubai for South Africans on a Budget

KeDezemba Boss: A Practical Guide to Dubai for South Africans on a Budget

Asia

2 months ago

Visiting Dubai is not just an experience that is only limited to the rich. There are budget-friendly ways to enjoy the luxury city with Mzansi Rands.

11 Killed, More Than 10 Others Injured in Mass Shooting at Saulsville Hostel

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11 Killed, More Than 10 Others Injured in Mass Shooting at Saulsville Hostel

South Africa

2 months ago

A mass shooting in Attridgeville has left 11 people dead with 14 others fighting for their lives. Police have opened murder and attempted murder dockets.

Who was Witness D: Meet Marius van der Merwe, the Assassinated Madlanga Commission whistleblower

Who was Witness D: Meet Marius van der Merwe, the Assassinated Madlanga Commission whistleblower

South Africa

2 months ago

Marius van der Merwe was a former police officer who served as a witness in the ongoing Madlanga Commission. He was killed on Friday, 5 November 2025.

Madlanga Commission witness who testified against EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi shot dead

Madlanga Commission witness who testified against EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi shot dead

South Africa

2 months ago

A key Madlanga Commission of Inquiry witness, who had testified about Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been shot dead.

From Mogotsi to Matlala: A Case Study in Perjury and Broken Accountability

From Mogotsi to Matlala: A Case Study in Perjury and Broken Accountability

South Africa

3 months ago

The bodies investigating the allegations of corruption within the police have been plagued with incidents of perjury., however no one has been punished.

South Africa’s Job Bloodbath: Retail and 4 Other Industries That Bled in 2025

South Africa’s Job Bloodbath: Retail and 4 Other Industries That Bled in 2025

Industry

3 months ago

The job market has suffered a bloodbath in 2025, however there are five industries that have taken the biggest blow as technological developments take over.

“Professional Liar”: Brown Mogotsi’s Claim About Prince Simakade Disputed

“Professional Liar”: Brown Mogotsi’s Claim About Prince Simakade Disputed

South Africa

3 months ago

Prince Simakade Zulu's camp has officially distanced themselves from claims made by Brown Mogotsi during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission.

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