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

2006 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"A smart buyer": Student's budget-friendly grocery haul for under R1k leaves Mzansi impressed

"A smart buyer": Student's budget-friendly grocery haul for under R1k leaves Mza...

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"We lost a soldier": Man handwashing his bae's underwear sparks major uproar, SA reacts

"We lost a soldier": Man handwashing his bae's underwear sparks major uproar, SA...

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Alleged meteorite stuns Jeffrey’s Bay residents as video shows bright streak and loud booms

Alleged meteorite stuns Jeffrey’s Bay residents as video shows bright streak and...

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“It is unforgivable”: Unsung heroes tackle hunger, say SA has enough land and food to feed all

“It is unforgivable”: Unsung heroes tackle hunger, say SA has enough land and fo...

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"Real Sotho gal": Wholesome white family speaking Sesotho in heartwarming video has SA gushing

"Real Sotho gal": Wholesome white family speaking Sesotho in heartwarming video...

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Viral lion car door video: Man's terrifying encounter amuses South Africans

Viral lion car door video: Man's terrifying encounter amuses South Africans

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"Ready to go to China": Woman shows off 40-inch wig, Shein order gone wrong, SA reacts

"Ready to go to China": Woman shows off 40-inch wig, Shein order gone wrong, SA reacts

A young woman showed off her 40-inch wig from Shein that went wrong in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking a buzz among South Africans.

"Healthy work environment": SA woman shows heartwarming welcome from colleagues, Mzansi gushes

"Healthy work environment": SA woman shows heartwarming welcome from colleagues, Mzansi gushes

A young lady showcased how her colleagues gave her a warm welcome at work in a video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in awe of the work environment.

"It's unjustifiable": Woman showcases teacher's payslip with 18 years of experience, SA outraged

"It's unjustifiable": Woman showcases teacher's payslip with 18 years of experience, SA outraged

A South African woman revealed the payslip of a teacher in the Western Cape with 18 years of experience, shocking Mzansi. The video sparked a buzz online.

Teacher's creative way of greeting pupils showcases their future careers, SA reacts

Teacher's creative way of greeting pupils showcases their future careers, SA reacts

A South African teacher showcased a creative way of greeting his pupils in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people talking.

"You became the father": Woman's drastic pregnancy transformation leaves Mzansi cracking jokes

"You became the father": Woman's drastic pregnancy transformation leaves Mzansi cracking jokes

A woman showed off her drastic pregnancy transformation in a TikTok video that left South Africans amused. The clip went viral, and people cracked jokes online.

Mzansi salesman shares if a R10k salary can afford a car, SA reacts: "That’s the best way"

Mzansi salesman shares if a R10k salary can afford a car, SA reacts: "That’s the best way"

A Mzansi salesman revealed if a R10k salary could afford a person a car in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking buzz in South Africa as people reacted.

"A true South African blood": Afrikaner's dance moves in viral video impress Mzansi

"A true South African blood": Afrikaner's dance moves in viral video impress Mzansi

An Afrikaner showed off his dance moves in a video that impressed many people in South Africa. The clip went viral, sparking a buzz, and people in Mzansi reacted.

KFC employee's makeshift iron leaves Mzansi emotional, video goes viral, SA reacts: "You are strong"

KFC employee's makeshift iron leaves Mzansi emotional, video goes viral, SA reacts: "You are strong"

A KFC employee showcased how he got ready for work using his impressive method of ironing his uniform. The TikTok video went viral, leaving people in their feelings.

"It's a very powerful course": Man shares best short courses to take in 2025, Mzansi reacts

"It's a very powerful course": Man shares best short courses to take in 2025, Mzansi reacts

A young South African man shared the best courses to do in 2025 in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, sparking buzz and receiving mixed reactions.

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