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

2587 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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2 Carpet pythons cause stir after dramatic rooftop fight in Doonan, share video

2 Carpet pythons cause stir after dramatic rooftop fight in Doonan, share video

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“This is smart”: SA reacts as man’s creative skit about sick leave leaves South Africa in stitches

“This is smart”: SA reacts as man’s creative skit about sick leave leaves South Africa in stitches

People

22 hours ago

"So beautiful": House built with vibracrete slabs leaves Mzansi impressed

"So beautiful": House built with vibracrete slabs leaves Mzansi impressed

People

a day ago

SA woman left with unfinished braids after hairdresser allegedly flees Operation Dudula raid

SA woman left with unfinished braids after hairdresser allegedly flees Operation Dudula raid

People

a day ago

"Very demure": SA raves as woman transforms 4-room house into a stunning office space

"Very demure": SA raves as woman transforms 4-room house into a stunning office space

People

a day ago

"They are scary": SA gent’s hilarious rant on everyday lies has Mzansi in stitches, shares video

"They are scary": SA gent’s hilarious rant on everyday lies has Mzansi in stitches, shares video

People

a day ago

"What did pap do to you": SA outrage as woman showcases peanut butter pap recipe in video

"What did pap do to you": SA outrage as woman showcases peanut butter pap recipe in video

People

2 days ago

A woman's peanut butter pap with smoked sausage sparked debate on African cuisine, with some questioning its authenticity while others appreciated its creativity.

“You ate and left no breadcrumbs”: Woman stuns in Shein dress at wedding, video impresses SA

“You ate and left no breadcrumbs”: Woman stuns in Shein dress at wedding, video impresses SA

People

2 days ago

A young woman stunned at a wedding in an affordable Shein dress, sparking buzz on social media and proving that budget fashion can shine at high-profile events.

"She ate, I fear": Student’s polite yet creative response to guy’s first-date invite leaves SA proud

"She ate, I fear": Student’s polite yet creative response to guy’s first-date invite leaves SA proud

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A university student creatively declined a guy's first-date invite, sparking a debate on campus dating culture and praising her witty response. The video went viral.

Mom’s phone prank takes kids on emotional roller-coaster in video; SA reacts: "So beautiful"

Mom’s phone prank takes kids on emotional roller-coaster in video; SA reacts: "So beautiful"

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A mom's playful prank on her kids sparked joy online as she first gifted phone cases, then revealed new phones, creating a heartwarming moment that left SA in awe.

American raves about R3.6k Texas-style braai in South Africa, Mzansi reacts to video

American raves about R3.6k Texas-style braai in South Africa, Mzansi reacts to video

People

2 days ago

A US man raved about The Salt Slab's Texas-style BBQ in South Africa, praising its authentic flavours and generous portions, sparking nationwide buzz and interest.

"You will kill us": SA reacts as girls’ cooking session turns chaotic after kitchen fire

"You will kill us": SA reacts as girls’ cooking session turns chaotic after kitchen fire

People

2 days ago

A kitchen fire erupted during a cooking session among girls in a TikTok video, but quick thinking saved the day. The clip sparked a safety debate as it went viral.

SA peeps debate after Korean woman shares correct pronunciation of Hyundai in video

SA peeps debate after Korean woman shares correct pronunciation of Hyundai in video

People

2 days ago

South Africans erupted over the Hyundai pronunciation debate, with some defending 'Hun-day' and others considering 'Hyun Dai' correct. The TikTok video went viral.

"I was dating myself": Woman shares the crazy sacrifice she made for love, leaving Mzansi divided

"I was dating myself": Woman shares the crazy sacrifice she made for love, leaving Mzansi divided

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A woman's shocking confession about selling land for her ex-boyfriend's laptop sparked debate on love and financial decisions. The TikTok video went viral online.

"This can’t be true": Student shares hilarious university exam rule that sparked a frenzy in Mzansi

"This can’t be true": Student shares hilarious university exam rule that sparked a frenzy in Mzansi

People

3 days ago

A university's quirky exam rule that allowed students to 'cry softly' during exams sparked laughter and debate online about academic pressure. The video went viral.

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