Best News & Entertainment '24

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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"PEP Home is really on point": SA hails woman's budget-friendly home haul

"PEP Home is really on point": SA hails woman's budget-friendly home haul

People

a year ago

"Must-have": SA amps over Mzansi woman's effective tap water filter plug

"Must-have": SA amps over Mzansi woman's effective tap water filter plug

People

a year ago

Girl gets embarrassed by her matric dance date in video, SA feels for her

Girl gets embarrassed by her matric dance date in video, SA feels for her

People

a year ago

Tinder success story: SA woman shows off lavish gifts from her online bae

Tinder success story: SA woman shows off lavish gifts from her online bae

Family and Relationships

a year ago

South African woman gushes about miracle hairline growth product in video

South African woman gushes about miracle hairline growth product in video

People

a year ago

Matric dance 2024: Mom's priceless reaction to seeing daughter in a wig for the first time

Matric dance 2024: Mom's priceless reaction to seeing daughter in a wig for the first time

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"So beautiful": Grade 12 pupils' unique matric dance entrance impresses SA

"So beautiful": Grade 12 pupils' unique matric dance entrance impresses SA

People

a year ago

Grade 12 learners made a stunning entrance to their matric dance in a construction truck that went vrial on TikTok. Their fairy tale-inspired arrival has wowed SA.

“Your dad’s such a vibe”: SA gushes over strict principal’s dance moves with his daughter.

“Your dad’s such a vibe”: SA gushes over strict principal’s dance moves with his daughter.

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A strict principal showed off his fun side in a hilarious TikTok dance with his daughter. The wholesome video went viral online, entertaining many people.

Matric ball disaster: Grade 12 pupil shows off dress she ordered vs what she got

Matric ball disaster: Grade 12 pupil shows off dress she ordered vs what she got

People

a year ago

A South African student showed off her matric ball dress disaster by comparing what she ordered to what she got. The viral TikTok video left people in laughter.

Pupil gets resuscitated for matric ball entrance, viral video raises eyebrows

Pupil gets resuscitated for matric ball entrance, viral video raises eyebrows

People

a year ago

A South African Grade 12 learner's ambulance arrival and fake resuscitation for matric ball entrance sparked mixed reactions on social media. The video went viral.

Deadpool spotted in Durban: Video of Marvel hero riding in a bakkie leaves SA amused

Deadpool spotted in Durban: Video of Marvel hero riding in a bakkie leaves SA amused

People

a year ago

Deadpool took over the streets of Durban in a hilarious viral TikTok video. The Marvel superhero's bakkie ride left many people in South Africa in laughter.

"Absolutely beautiful": Eastern Cape's stunning hidden gem impresses SA

"Absolutely beautiful": Eastern Cape's stunning hidden gem impresses SA

People

a year ago

A woman shared a breathtaking hidden gem in Eastern Cape's Misty Mountain that is budget-friendly. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many people impressed.

SA pupil splurges over R15K on matric dance outfit, ladies drop prices

SA pupil splurges over R15K on matric dance outfit, ladies drop prices

People

a year ago

South African Grade 12 students revealed the shocking prices they paid for their matric dance outfits in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, leaving peeps amused.

"It's giving Sza": Grade 12 pupil impresses SA with fabulous matric dance outfit

"It's giving Sza": Grade 12 pupil impresses SA with fabulous matric dance outfit

People

a year ago

A Grade 12 student slayed at her matric ball dance in a stunning black gown. The TikTok video went viral, impressing South Africans with the pupil's outfit.

"Ni rich": SA is impressed by woman's Apple Watch payment method

"Ni rich": SA is impressed by woman's Apple Watch payment method

People

a year ago

A young South African woman showcased her Apple Watch payment method in a viral TikTok video. The clip left many people in Mzansi impressed and envious.

Johana Mukandila