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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

"Love this": SA interracial couple’s fun Marabastad date wins hearts in Mzansi

"Love this": SA interracial couple’s fun Marabastad date wins hearts in Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Graduate mom heartbroken as son wants nothing to do with her after she left for university

Graduate mom heartbroken as son wants nothing to do with her after she left for university

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"There are bad people": SA slams taxi driver who tried to grab a woman on the road

"There are bad people": SA slams taxi driver who tried to grab a woman on the road

People

a year ago

Cape Town beach rescue: Selfless people save woman caught in rip current

Cape Town beach rescue: Selfless people save woman caught in rip current

People

a year ago

"I made up my mind": SA man risks it all to build a farm supplying major retailers

"I made up my mind": SA man risks it all to build a farm supplying major retailers

People

a year ago

“It’s the best”: South Africans rave over woman's Sorbet foot peel plug

“It’s the best”: South Africans rave over woman's Sorbet foot peel plug

People

a year ago

Couple's tense date after argument in video, SA can relate: "The accuracy"

Couple's tense date after argument in video, SA can relate: "The accuracy"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African couple went viral on social media after showcasing their tense date following an argument in a TikTok video. The clip caused a massive buzz online.

“Like, I’m so confused”: US man’s hurricane Milton prep for his Corvette leaves SA stunned

“Like, I’m so confused”: US man’s hurricane Milton prep for his Corvette leaves SA stunned

People

a year ago

An American man showed off how he prepared for Hurricane Milton by protecting his Corvette in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving peeps in shock.

SA woman’s humble beginnings leave Mzansi impressed: “So proud of you”

SA woman’s humble beginnings leave Mzansi impressed: “So proud of you”

People

a year ago

A South African woman showcased her humble beginnings in a TikTok video, unveiling her home and leaving many in Mzansi impressed and inspired by her clip.

“I want such love to locate me”: SA gushes over man’s gifts to his bae after fight

“I want such love to locate me”: SA gushes over man’s gifts to his bae after fight

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A SA couple went viral after the gent surprised his girlfriend with gifts after making her angry. The TikTok video left people in awe of the heartwarming gesture.

"I tap into your financial discipline": SA reacts to Mom's impressive October budget for kids

"I tap into your financial discipline": SA reacts to Mom's impressive October budget for kids

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African mother showed off her impressive October budget for kids in a TikTok video. The woman amazed Mzansi with her financial discipline and more.

"Keep family in prayers": Rhema Bible Church founder Ray McCauley’s ex-wife speaks out after pastor’s passing

"Keep family in prayers": Rhema Bible Church founder Ray McCauley’s ex-wife speaks out after pastor’s passing

Celebrities

a year ago

Rhema Bible Church founder Ray McCauley’s ex-wife, Lyndie McCauley, spoke out on the pastor's death. The Christian community paid their heartfelt tribute.

“Secure that bag”: Young man ties the knot with older white woman, SA pokes fun

“Secure that bag”: Young man ties the knot with older white woman, SA pokes fun

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a young African man marrying an older white woman. The clip of the wedding went viral online, and many people had mixed reactions.

“He’s so goofy”: Adorable video of interracial couple charms South Africans

“He’s so goofy”: Adorable video of interracial couple charms South Africans

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows an interracial couple's heartwarming interaction that left many people in awe. The footage went viral on social media, causing a buzz in SA.

"This thing is hard": Woman's wig installation fail leaves SA in stitches, video goes viral

"This thing is hard": Woman's wig installation fail leaves SA in stitches, video goes viral

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off her failed wig installation in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, leaving many people laughing and cracking jokes.

Johana Mukandila