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

2461 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

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"Skincare routine": South Africans crack jokes over Mzansi toddler’s Vaseline antics

"Skincare routine": South Africans crack jokes over Mzansi toddler’s Vaseline antics

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“She lived before”: 6-Month-old baby’s emotional reaction to birthday song leaves SA cracking jokes

“She lived before”: 6-Month-old baby’s emotional reaction to birthday song leaves SA cracking jokes

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“This is a masterpiece”: Pupil’s matric dance outfit receives rave reviews from South Africans

“This is a masterpiece”: Pupil’s matric dance outfit receives rave reviews from South Africans

People

a month ago

US couple relocates to South Africa after selling R13M house and shows off dream home in Mzansi

US couple relocates to South Africa after selling R13M house and shows off dream home in Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Photo: Newly discovered Boston Rain Frog expands South Africa's rain frog species

Photo: Newly discovered Boston Rain Frog expands South Africa's rain frog species

People

a month ago

Cape Town woman exposes partner's double life after renting apartment to convince her

Cape Town woman exposes partner's double life after renting apartment to convince her

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"I lost a lot of money": Tourist in tears after being robbed in Cape Town during 3-month stay

"I lost a lot of money": Tourist in tears after being robbed in Cape Town during 3-month stay

People

a month ago

A tourist was robbed during her 3-month stay in Cape Town and shared the emotional story in a viral TikTok video, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans.

SA girl’s reaction to first phone after matric, Mzansi weighs in: "Some parents are so strict

SA girl’s reaction to first phone after matric, Mzansi weighs in: "Some parents are so strict

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A mother in South Africa showcased her daughter's reaction to receiving her first phone after matriculating. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

"I couldn’t breathe": Pregnant woman claims she was poisoned by friend during labour

"I couldn’t breathe": Pregnant woman claims she was poisoned by friend during labour

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African woman shared her story of when she was allegedly poisoned by her friend during labour in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking reactions.

“R20k for that dress": Grade 12 learner gets dragged over matric dance outfit, shares video

“R20k for that dress": Grade 12 learner gets dragged over matric dance outfit, shares video

People

a month ago

A Grade 12 Learner in South Africa sparked mixed reactions over her alleged R20k matric outfit in a TikTok video. The clip went viral as many weighed in on the cost.

"We need more teachers like this": Teacher’s heartfelt send-off by pupils touches South Africa

"We need more teachers like this": Teacher’s heartfelt send-off by pupils touches South Africa

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African teacher's heartfelt send-off by his pupils in a viral TikTok video sparked admiration, as people raved over the emotional moment.

“What an expensive joke”: Young SA girl’s dramatic prank on mom sparks mixed reactions

“What an expensive joke”: Young SA girl’s dramatic prank on mom sparks mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young South African girl's dramatic prank on her African mother sparked mixed reactions in Mzansi. The clip went viral, and people reacted to the kid's actions.

"Present boyfriends": South African man's birthday surprise sets relationship goals, Mzansi raves

"Present boyfriends": South African man's birthday surprise sets relationship goals, Mzansi raves

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African man showcased how he spoiled his girlfriend on her birthday in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration online from Mzansi people.

Woolworths carrot cake discount sparks social media frenzy in Mzansi, SA reacts

Woolworths carrot cake discount sparks social media frenzy in Mzansi, SA reacts

People

a month ago

Woolworths' carrot cakes sparked a massive buzz in South Africa over their discounted price. The TikTok video showcasing the dessert has gone viral, and SA reacted.

From 120kg to 85kg: Young woman’s journey to a healthier lifestyle inspires Mzansi

From 120kg to 85kg: Young woman’s journey to a healthier lifestyle inspires Mzansi

People

a month ago

A young woman shared her inspiring journey to losing weight in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, sparking admiration, and people asked for more information.

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