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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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SA woman shares how she went to visit bae vs how she looked after in video

SA woman shares how she went to visit bae vs how she looked after in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"My standards are so high": Hun ends 5-year relationship, vows to stop dating SA men

"My standards are so high": Hun ends 5-year relationship, vows to stop dating SA men

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Beautiful work”: SA artist impresses Mzansi with lipstick paintings of local celebrities

“Beautiful work”: SA artist impresses Mzansi with lipstick paintings of local celebrities

People

a year ago

"Unlimited air conditioning: Woman sleeps in shack with no roof, SA cracks jokes

"Unlimited air conditioning: Woman sleeps in shack with no roof, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

"I’m Influenced": SA jazzed over hun's R2,499 Dyson dupe from Takealot in video

"I’m Influenced": SA jazzed over hun's R2,499 Dyson dupe from Takealot in video

People

a year ago

"What an exercise": SA reacts as woman hilariously jumps on counter after cow crashes into office

"What an exercise": SA reacts as woman hilariously jumps on counter after cow crashes into office

People

a year ago

“I paid off my account”: SA woman celebrates debt-free life, cuts up card after closing account

“I paid off my account”: SA woman celebrates debt-free life, cuts up card after closing account

People

a year ago

A South African woman celebrated her debt-free status by cutting up her card in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving many people inspired.

“I have 9 snakes in total”: Viral BMW driver with a reptile in his car speaks out

“I have 9 snakes in total”: Viral BMW driver with a reptile in his car speaks out

People

a year ago

The shocking TikTok video of a Soweto BMW driver with a snake in his car went viral, leaving people amazed. The man revealed why he had a reptile in his vehicle.

“Never sesi nooo!": Woman’s 40k hairstyle leaves SA with mixed reactions

“Never sesi nooo!": Woman’s 40k hairstyle leaves SA with mixed reactions

People

a year ago

A woman in Nigeria showed off her 40k Naira hairstyle, which is R400 in South Africa. The hairstyle caused a huge reaction online, leaving peeps unimpressed.

"The Jackson 5": Men's camping day ruined by bad weather, video leaves SA cracking jokes

"The Jackson 5": Men's camping day ruined by bad weather, video leaves SA cracking jokes

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows South African men's camping day getting ruined by bad weather. The footage went viral, leaving many people amused by the gents' antics.

“It feels me”: House helper Thembi reacts to boss Malcolm’s new giveaway car

“It feels me”: House helper Thembi reacts to boss Malcolm’s new giveaway car

People

a year ago

A South African house helper, Thembi, reacted to her boss Malcolm’s new giveaway car in a TikTok video. The footage went viral online, leaving peeps amused.

“Sbwl being you”: SA woman's gorilla costume job sparks amusement in video

“Sbwl being you”: SA woman's gorilla costume job sparks amusement in video

People

a year ago

A South African woman who dresses up as a gorilla for a living shocked and amused many online. The TikTok video went viral, leaving peeps with questions.

“I’m worried for makoti”: Son’s heartwarming bond with mom sparks mixed reactions in SA

“I’m worried for makoti”: Son’s heartwarming bond with mom sparks mixed reactions in SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An adorable TikTok video of an African mom's heartwarming interaction with her taxi-driving son sparked mixed reactions and melted hearts in South Africa.

"A very good way to save": South African woman flexes R4K food voucher book

"A very good way to save": South African woman flexes R4K food voucher book

People

a year ago

A viral TikTok video shows a young woman showcasing her R4,000 food vouchers from Shoprite. The clip sparked nostalgia and amazement among South Africans.

"This is beautiful": Woman's little bro buys a car, family's reaction leaves SA in awe

"This is beautiful": Woman's little bro buys a car, family's reaction leaves SA in awe

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man arriving home with his new car sparked joyful reactions from his family. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving peeps in awe.

Johana Mukandila