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Johana Mukandila

Education: National Diploma in Journalism CPUT( 2020-2023); Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Journalist Intern at Bonzia Media (2021), Journalist Intern at UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2022), Journalist Intern at PAICTA (2022), Journalist at BONA Magazine (2022-2023) and Writer at Briefly News (2023- present).

Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

3064 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

“It’s in our DNA”: South Africa raves over epic Parktown Boys High war cry video

“It’s in our DNA”: South Africa raves over epic Parktown Boys High war cry video

People

54 minutes ago

“It’s nothing, bro”: Man reveals senior Java developer payslip, SA reacts to tech industry earnings

“It’s nothing, bro”: Man reveals senior Java developer payslip, SA reacts to tech industry earnings

People

2 hours ago

“The sweater, OMG”: SA raves over woman’s Pick n Pay Clothing haul with dresses under R300

“The sweater, OMG”: SA raves over woman’s Pick n Pay Clothing haul with dresses under R300

People

3 hours ago

Boston woman’s year-long move to SA sparks reactions online: “We are internally angry as a nation”

Boston woman’s year-long move to SA sparks reactions online: “We are internally angry as a nation”

People

19 hours ago

“What a gorgeous bag”: SA buzzing over R169 Mr Price handbag after woman shows off affordable find

“What a gorgeous bag”: SA buzzing over R169 Mr Price handbag after woman shows off affordable find

People

21 hours ago

“This is love personified”: SA touched by truck driver’s emotional reunion with wife and family

“This is love personified”: SA touched by truck driver’s emotional reunion with wife and family

Family and Relationships

22 hours ago

“He might propose”: SA chimes In on woman’s unique Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend

“He might propose”: SA chimes In on woman’s unique Valentine’s Day gift idea for boyfriend

Family and Relationships

23 hours ago

A woman went viral on social media after asking if tyres, brakes, and an oil change made a good Valentine’s gift, sparking humorous and heartfelt reactions.

Woman compares South African Weet Bix with Canadian Weetabix in video

Woman compares South African Weet Bix with Canadian Weetabix in video

People

a day ago

A woman went viral comparing South African Weet Bix and Canadian Weetabix, highlighting differences in texture, flavour, and packing in a fun taste test.

“This is so insightful”: Woman’s Switzerland trip cost breakdown leaves SA debating affordability

“This is so insightful”: Woman’s Switzerland trip cost breakdown leaves SA debating affordability

People

a day ago

A South African woman went viral after sharing her Switzerland trip costs, revealing flights, accommodation, transport, activities, and meals to SA travellers.

“It can only be God”: Father and mother break down after son lands teaching job in viral video

“It can only be God”: Father and mother break down after son lands teaching job in viral video

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A viral TikTok video captured South African parents’ emotional reaction as their son landed a teaching job, leaving viewers touched by their joy and pride.

“Putting pressure on our kids”: SA student’s R8000 grocery haul has Mzansi talking

“Putting pressure on our kids”: SA student’s R8000 grocery haul has Mzansi talking

People

a day ago

A South African student’s R8000 grocery haul left Mzansi stunned, sparking social media buzz over her huge variety of essentials, snacks, and treats.

“DJ Zinhle has options mos”: SA reacts to man’s killer Murdah Bongz dance moves at Sun City

“DJ Zinhle has options mos”: SA reacts to man’s killer Murdah Bongz dance moves at Sun City

People

a day ago

A man stunned crowds at Sun City Convention Centre with Murdah Bongz-inspired dance moves as the viral video impressed Mzansi and sparked rave reactions online.

South African woman tries Nigerian KFC for first time, shares honest thoughts on meal

South African woman tries Nigerian KFC for first time, shares honest thoughts on meal

People

a day ago

A South African woman tried KFC in Nigeria for the first time in a TikTok video reviewing the burger, chicken, fries, and sparking viral social media reactions.

"Big difference": SA raves over woman’s viral body transformation in Foschini shapewear

"Big difference": SA raves over woman’s viral body transformation in Foschini shapewear

People

2 days ago

A Mzansi woman’s Foschini shapewear transformation goes viral in SA, impressing social media with comfort, fit, confidence boost, and flawless results.

American gent’s 1st rugby experience at Cape Town’s DHL stadium leaves SA amused

American gent’s 1st rugby experience at Cape Town’s DHL stadium leaves SA amused

People

2 days ago

An American tourist’s first rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium went viral after a ticket scam and his amazement at SA’s loud, passionate rugby crowd.

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