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

2294 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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“They didn’t think about my future”: Woman in tears after discovering parents’ financial misdeed

“They didn’t think about my future”: Woman in tears after discovering parents’...

Family and Relationships

6 hours ago

South African woman shares how to secure teaching jobs in China, Mzansi shows interest

South African woman shares how to secure teaching jobs in China, Mzansi shows...

People

8 hours ago

“This is beautiful, sisi”: SA raves over security guard’s modest home tour in TikTok video

“This is beautiful, sisi”: SA raves over security guard’s modest home tour in...

People

10 hours ago

"That is so overpriced": Woman showcases R5 million home in Cape Town, sparks outrage in SA

"That is so overpriced": Woman showcases R5 million home in Cape Town, sparks...

People

11 hours ago

American man stunned by gospel music in SA nightclub, Mzansi reacts: "We worship everywhere"

American man stunned by gospel music in SA nightclub, Mzansi reacts: "We worship...

People

14 hours ago

"Impossible": Woman turns seawater into homemade salt and shows step-by-step process, SA stunned

"Impossible": Woman turns seawater into homemade salt and shows step-by-step...

People

16 hours ago

"Such a blessing": SA mother’s joyful reaction to daughter’s new car goes viral, melts hearts

"Such a blessing": SA mother’s joyful reaction to daughter’s new car goes viral, melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A mother's reaction to her daughter's brand-new car in a TikTok video melted hearts online. The footage went viral, sparking praise from South Africans.

"Planned kids": Mom surprises daughter with R900,000 luxury car for 18th birthday, SA reacts

"Planned kids": Mom surprises daughter with R900,000 luxury car for 18th birthday, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A South African mom made her daughter's 18th birthday unforgettable, surprising her with a R900k Mercedes-Benz. The viral TikTok video sparked admiration online.

"She ate the whole Zimbabwean economy": Homeowner confronts domestic worker about meal in video

"She ate the whole Zimbabwean economy": Homeowner confronts domestic worker about meal in video

People

a day ago

A South African homeowner confronted her domestic worker about a meal in a TikTok video that went viral on social media. People reacted with mixed responses.

Petrol attendant's heartwarming recognition at Shell head office sparks reactions: "Give him money"

Petrol attendant's heartwarming recognition at Shell head office sparks reactions: "Give him money"

People

a day ago

A petrol attendant in South Africa was recognised at Shell's head office in a video that went viral. The footage sparked mixed reactions online among Mzansi people.

"This is beautiful": South African woman’s lavish birthday surprise for hubby leaves Mzansi swooning

"This is beautiful": South African woman’s lavish birthday surprise for hubby leaves Mzansi swooning

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A South African woman showcased how she surprised her husband on his birthday with lavish gifts that included a PlayStation 5. The TikTok video sparked admiration.

“It is pure evil”: South Africans outraged as woman shows what R200 of electricity got her

“It is pure evil”: South Africans outraged as woman shows what R200 of electricity got her

People

a day ago

A South African woman showcased what R200 of electricity got her, which left Mzansi outraged. The TikTok video sparked a massive debate on electricity prices.

South African woman's popcorn disaster in KFC bag sparks laughter and concern, shares video

South African woman's popcorn disaster in KFC bag sparks laughter and concern, shares video

People

2 days ago

A young South African woman showcased how she tried making popcorn in a KFC bag in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking laughter and concern in Mzansi.

"Skincare routine": South Africans crack jokes over Mzansi toddler’s Vaseline antics

"Skincare routine": South Africans crack jokes over Mzansi toddler’s Vaseline antics

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

South Africans were amused by a little girl's Vaseline antics, which were captured in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

“She lived before”: 6-Month-old baby’s emotional reaction to birthday song leaves SA cracking jokes

“She lived before”: 6-Month-old baby’s emotional reaction to birthday song leaves SA cracking jokes

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A six-month-old baby's emotional reaction to a birthday song melted hearts on social media. The video went viral as people responded with mixed reactions.

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