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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

3103 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

Heartwarming homecoming: SA woman's emotional return from Turkey melts hearts

Heartwarming homecoming: SA woman's emotional return from Turkey melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Insane": SA woman shares cake she ordered vs what she got, Mzansi reacts

"Insane": SA woman shares cake she ordered vs what she got, Mzansi reacts

People

a year ago

“Proud of you, stranger”: Young SA woman becomes homeowner at 20, Mzansi loves it

“Proud of you, stranger”: Young SA woman becomes homeowner at 20, Mzansi loves it

People

a year ago

"Is this a baptism or exorcism": Weird scene on Cape Town beach has SA cracking jokes

"Is this a baptism or exorcism": Weird scene on Cape Town beach has SA cracking jokes

People

a year ago

“Lekker specials”: Mzansi buzzes over SA woman’s Jet cushion sales plug In viral video

“Lekker specials”: Mzansi buzzes over SA woman’s Jet cushion sales plug In viral video

People

a year ago

"This is needed”: Woman’s wholesome fun at Umgowo adult event interests Mzansi

"This is needed”: Woman’s wholesome fun at Umgowo adult event interests Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Me entering a new relationship": Man cycles into ocean in video, leaves SA cracking jokes

"Me entering a new relationship": Man cycles into ocean in video, leaves SA cracking jokes

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a man cycling into the ocean, which left many South Africans amused and confused. The clip went viral, causing a massive buzz online.

“She’s in disbelief”: Woman left speechless as hubby surprises her with dream car, SA reacts

“She’s in disbelief”: Woman left speechless as hubby surprises her with dream car, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared how her husband surprised her with a car in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people with mixed reactions.

"Surprised they aren’t wearing plakkies too”: SA jokes over Springboks sporting shorts in snow

"Surprised they aren’t wearing plakkies too”: SA jokes over Springboks sporting shorts in snow

People

a year ago

A video showcased Springboks players arriving in Wales dressed in shorts while it snowed. The clip left many South Africans amused, and some cracked jokes.

“BlackBerry was the iPhone of that era”: South Africans react to 2013 cellphone prices

“BlackBerry was the iPhone of that era”: South Africans react to 2013 cellphone prices

People

a year ago

South Africans reacted to a TikTok video showcasing cellphone prices from 2013. The footage went viral online, leaving people shocked and causing a massive buzz.

What I ordered vs what I got: SA woman's hilarious clothing haul fail

What I ordered vs what I got: SA woman's hilarious clothing haul fail

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a South African woman unveiling her online order in a what she ordered vs what she got moment. The clip went viral online, leaving peeps amused.

"Our next David Tlale": Mzansi gent goes viral for unique Woolworths bag outfit, SA gushes

"Our next David Tlale": Mzansi gent goes viral for unique Woolworths bag outfit, SA gushes

People

a year ago

A young South African man showcased his unique Woolworths bag outfit in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people amazed and amused.

“I will never heal”: SA woman gets scammed out of R22k by agency for Zanzibar trip

“I will never heal”: SA woman gets scammed out of R22k by agency for Zanzibar trip

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared how she was allegedly scammed of R22k by an agency for a Zanzibar trip. The TikTok video went viral online, causing a massive buzz.

“I’d perish”: Woman’s seshebo disaster sparks laughter and sympathy, SA reacts

“I’d perish”: Woman’s seshebo disaster sparks laughter and sympathy, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off how she spilled seshebo in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people amused and concerned in Mzansi.

“OMG, I’m buying It”: Woolworths rolls out Chuckles beauty range, Mzansi amped

“OMG, I’m buying It”: Woolworths rolls out Chuckles beauty range, Mzansi amped

People

a year ago

Woolworths rolled out their Chuckles beauty range, impressing many people in South Africa. The announcement sparked a massive buzz on social media.

Johana Mukandila