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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

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"Salute king": SA is impressed with a major house glow-up in a TikTok video

"Salute king": SA is impressed with a major house glow-up in a TikTok video

People

a year ago

Matrics bunk school, caught by principal and forced to ride in bakkie, leaves SA in stitches

Matrics bunk school, caught by principal and forced to ride in bakkie, leaves SA in stitches

People

a year ago

George speaks out on the R18K Gucci shoes slip, SA is not convinced: "What a bad lie"

George speaks out on the R18K Gucci shoes slip, SA is not convinced: "What a bad lie"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man's R32K salary breakdown includes bae and side chick allowances, SA stunned

Man's R32K salary breakdown includes bae and side chick allowances, SA stunned

People

a year ago

Woman breaks silence on societal pressures, SA can relate: "We will be alright"

Woman breaks silence on societal pressures, SA can relate: "We will be alright"

People

a year ago

Tswana woman teaches American husband Setswana, video melts SA's hearts"

Tswana woman teaches American husband Setswana, video melts SA's hearts"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman’s humble house impresses Mzansi, SA gushes: "Perfect home"

Woman’s humble house impresses Mzansi, SA gushes: "Perfect home"

People

a year ago

A young woman showed off her humble home, which impressed many South Africans. The Facebook post went viral online, causing a massive buzz in Mzansi.

South African schoolgirl receives certificate for good deed after returning R40 million bag

South African schoolgirl receives certificate for good deed after returning R40 million bag

People

a year ago

A South African schoolgirl's remarkable good deed earned her recognition from the police. The pupil returned a R40 million bag, leaving peeps with mixed reactions.

South African man bags a job in Europe and shares heartwarming journey

South African man bags a job in Europe and shares heartwarming journey

People

a year ago

A young man shared his emotional journey as he leaves South Africa for a job in Europe. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving many people amazed.

South African woman gives US mother-in-law pap tutorial, video leaves Mzansi amused

South African woman gives US mother-in-law pap tutorial, video leaves Mzansi amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A hilarious TikTok video of a South African woman teaching her American mother-in-law how to cook pap left many people amused. The clip went viral online.

"Most beautiful luxury car": Woman celebrates bestie's new whip in video, SA gushes

"Most beautiful luxury car": Woman celebrates bestie's new whip in video, SA gushes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An adorable TikTok video of a South African woman celebrating her friend's new car purchase went viral on social media. The clip left many people in Mzansi in awe.

“This is an insult”: Chicken bones for R10 at local grocery store sparks outrage in SA

“This is an insult”: Chicken bones for R10 at local grocery store sparks outrage in SA

People

a year ago

A local grocery store in South Africa faced backlash for selling chicken bones as food for R10. The Facebook post sparked outrage among people in Mzansi.

Experts warn of snakebite antivenom shortage in South Africa as reptile season nears

Experts warn of snakebite antivenom shortage in South Africa as reptile season nears

People

a year ago

A new study suggests that expired SAIMR polyvalent antivenom may still be effective against snake venom. Experts have warned South Africa on the antivenom shortage.

Waitress’ payslip has SA asking questions: “No basic salary but pays UIF”

Waitress’ payslip has SA asking questions: “No basic salary but pays UIF”

People

a year ago

A shocking payslip reveals a South African waitress earning zero basic salary but still paying UIF. The TikTok video went viral online, causing a massive debate.

"Bathong Lift": Airline company pokes fun at cheating hubby with Gucci shoes, SA reacts

"Bathong Lift": Airline company pokes fun at cheating hubby with Gucci shoes, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Airline Lift's hilarious response to the Gucci shoe cheating scandal left South Africans in stitches. The TikTok video went viral online, causing a huge buzz.

Johana Mukandila