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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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“A whole legend”: SA hun snaps pic with All Blacks rugby players, has no idea who they are

“A whole legend”: SA hun snaps pic with All Blacks rugby players, has no idea who they are

People

a year ago

“DA is too focused”: Groomsman’s dance moves leave SA cracking jokes

“DA is too focused”: Groomsman’s dance moves leave SA cracking jokes

People

a year ago

“God did”: 20-year-old South African student becomes homeowner

“God did”: 20-year-old South African student becomes homeowner

People

a year ago

Dad hilariously steals Coke at wedding for his daughter, viral video leaves SA in stitches

Dad hilariously steals Coke at wedding for his daughter, viral video leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman’s heartwarming video of styling wig on her dad's head leaves SA in their feelings

Woman’s heartwarming video of styling wig on her dad's head leaves SA in their feelings

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's not easy": Domestic worker in tears over unbearable work conditions

"It's not easy": Domestic worker in tears over unbearable work conditions

People

a year ago

“Totally awesome”: 20-year-old’s impressive home fascinates SA

“Totally awesome”: 20-year-old’s impressive home fascinates SA

People

a year ago

A man showcased his home, which has gone viral on social media. The 20-year-old South African man's impressive interior design and beautiful home wowed many.

“Not enough”: Peeps furious as au pair wins R34 million after boss secretly films

“Not enough”: Peeps furious as au pair wins R34 million after boss secretly films

People

a year ago

An au pair was awarded R34 million after discovering her boss had secretly filmed her in her room with hidden cameras. The woman's story caused a massive debate.

"A living testimony": Man shares powerful journey from homelessness to redemption

"A living testimony": Man shares powerful journey from homelessness to redemption

People

a year ago

A young man shared his incredible journey from being homeless to finding healing and redemption. His viral TikTok video has inspired many South Africans online.

"This is beautiful": Hun impresses SA with stunning renovations to her parent's house

"This is beautiful": Hun impresses SA with stunning renovations to her parent's house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young SA woman fulfilled her promise to renovate her parents' house. She showed off the stunning home makeover in a TikTok video that left people in awe.

“I need this”: Woman’s heel-cleaning solution for pregnant moms leaves SA impressed

“I need this”: Woman’s heel-cleaning solution for pregnant moms leaves SA impressed

People

a year ago

In a TikTok video, a woman showed off an interesting tool to help pregnant women wash their feet. The clip went viral online, impressing many people.

"The energy, love it": Woman and little brother's dance moves win SA hearts

"The energy, love it": Woman and little brother's dance moves win SA hearts

People

a year ago

A woman showcased an adorable moment between her and her little brother as they danced together in a TikTok video. The clip went vrial online, leaving peeps in awe.

SA hun's Temu online shopping experience ends in hilarious wig fail

SA hun's Temu online shopping experience ends in hilarious wig fail

People

a year ago

A South African woman showcased her hilarious reaction to a wig purchase gone wrong from Temu in a TikTok video. The clip went vrial, amusing many people online.

“Mr Price has the best clothes”: SA raves over hun’s denim skirts for summer plug

“Mr Price has the best clothes”: SA raves over hun’s denim skirts for summer plug

People

a year ago

A South African woman plugged Mzansi with Mr Price skirts for summer in a TikTok video. The clip went vrial, leaving many people impressed by the hun's clothing.

Natural hair care: Woman’s plug for hair growth product leaves SA wild

Natural hair care: Woman’s plug for hair growth product leaves SA wild

People

a year ago

A South African babe’s natural hair, alopecia, and dreadlocks product took Mzansi by storm. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many people impressed.

Johana Mukandila